Blog Posts and Updates
Changes happen quickly in our sector. Check this space for Weekly Updates from our Executive director, news releases, issue tracking, and posts from our leadership blog.
Contact Info
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
102 - 739 Kings Road
Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
T: 250.480.7387
E: info@fcssbc.ca
Reconciliation
Our committment to reconciliation and decolonization includes recognizing that our work takes place on the unceded lands of many First Nations. In all that we do, The Federation strives to create more equitable relationships for and with our Indigenous partners and community members.
Resources
About The Federation
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC has been a provincial leader in the child, youth, adult, and family serving field for 40 years. We provide tools and supports that enable BC’s community social services to do their best work. Read more »
Research Bulletin February 2018: Sustainable Community Social Services
/in Federation News, Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin is the final collection in preparation of The Federation’s 2018 Social Policy Forum. As such, the reports and analysis below contain research, information, and ideas about strengthening, […]
Federation Webinar Guide
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Member Engagement /by Amy MullisThis guide will help you take part in Adobe Connect webinar meetings with The Federation. Follow the steps in order to prepare for and participate in online webinar meetings. Please […]
Caregiver Screening Webinar (Nov 2017)
/in Federation News, Member Engagement /by Amy MullisBelow is a recording of the first of three online sessions The Federation is hosting for contracted agencies across the province regarding MCFD’s caregiver screening policy changes. Staff from MCFD […]
A time for thanks and for looking forward
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIt’s that time of year when we focus on what matters most to us and when we reflect on where we’ve come from and where we want to go in […]
Creating stronger and more sustainable community social services
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe past five months have been busy at The Federation. The NDP government’s focus on social issues like poverty and childcare means there are many opportunities for The Federation to engage […]
Research Bulletin December 2017: Creating a strong, sustainable sector
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWe’ve spent the last month (among many other things) tracking research, analyses, and evaluations from across Canada that can help inform and improve service delivery in BC. This month’s research […]
The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary and Holiday Giving
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy Mullis“There was a point in life where I thought I could never succeed or amount to anything. Receiving this award really gives me a sense of purpose in my career […]
Considering Secure Care in BC
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe need for, and appropriateness of, safe or secure care has been discussed and debated in British Columbia for nearly two decades. The current overdose crisis has once again brought […]
Research Bulletin November 2017: Sector Issues
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe relaunch of The Federation’s (new and improved) research bulletins in August was met with a great and positive response. Since then, we have continued to track research, analyses, and evaluations […]
Conversation & Collaboration: Engaging with the BC’s social care ministries
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week’s ‘Building on Success’ conference was a big success. Over two days, The Federation and MCFD brought together practitioners and leaders from across the province—and across the sector—to examine […]