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 »
The NDP government’s mandate and The Federation’s next steps
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, BC Premier John Horgan released the mandate letters sent to each newly appointed Cabinet Minister as well as select Ministers of State. These letters (and additional information about each […]
Leadership 2020 updates: new cohort, new program, new website
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week in this space I briefly touched on some new developments with the Leadership 2020 program. This week, I want to go into more detail about what the future […]
Project Updates: MCFD Contracting, CLBC Funding Guide, Caregiver Screening Standards, and the Leadership 2020 Program
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis space is often devoted to The Federation’s goals, our strategic priorities, and our responses to the news and issues that affect our members. And many of these goals and […]
The Federation’s priorities for BC’s new NDP government
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisJohn Horgan will be sworn in as BC’s next Premier on July 18, the same day his NDP government take power. The swearing in at Government House in Victoria will […]
Conference reflections and next steps for The Federation
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s June Conference and AGM in Penticton took steps down two important paths. On one hand, we endeavoured to create a space grounded in understanding as we imagined new […]
Read The Federation’s 2016-17 Annual Report
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s mission is to be a catalyst for positive change to British Columbia’s social policies and community programs. This year’s Annual Report reflects that goal and details the many […]
Métis Nation British Columbia and The Federation of Community Social Services of BC announce new collaborative partnership
/in Federation News /by Amy MullisNEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 23, 2017 Métis Nation British Columbia and The Federation of Community Social Services of BC announce new collaborative partnership PENTICTON, BC — Métis Nation […]
Reconciliation in Action: Moving forward, together
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s June Conference, Reconciliation in Action, takes place next week in Penticton. We started this work at our conference last October where we framed reconciliation as a continuous way […]
Engaging with our next provincial government: planning and positioning
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisJust like many of you, we at The Federation office have been watching closely the results of the BC election and the media coverage of the unexpected, unprecedented results. The legislature […]
Reconciliation in action: creating opportunities to think about things differently
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIf you attended our October conference in Richmond or have been reading these weekly updates you will know that reconciliation is one area of work The Federation remains focused on. […]