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 »
Justice After Exploitation: Supporting Youth Navigate the Justice System
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoAbout this event Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver as Brenda Lochhead, a long-time Victim Support Worker and counter-exploitation expert, shares her insights into how best to support exploited youth as […]
A Way Forward: BCACDI
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoFriends of BCACDI, We are pleased to share our vision for service delivery for children and youth with support needs. BCACDI member agencies are community-based not-for-profits and have had the […]
Budget 2024: A Fed Overview
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Uncategorized, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIt’s been a minute since the BC government released its 2024 Budget, and we’ve had that time to digest it and to find the areas where there are improvements for […]
Preparing your Organization for the 2024 Fire Season, a webinar and Q&A session
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Member Support & Information, Uncategorized, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisJoin us on Monday, April 8 from 12:00-1:00pm (PST) for Preparing your Organization for the 2024 Fire Season, a webinar and Q&A lead by GTEC, Executive Director, Arden Henley. This […]
Registration is OPEN! Join is at Non-Profit North, May 9, 2024, in Prince George
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Uncategorized, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisPlease join us in Prince George on May 9, 2024, for Non-Profit North, a new conference and professional development opportunity specific to non-profit organizations working across Northern British Columbia. Co-hosted […]
Applications for the 2024 FCSSBC Youth Education Bursary are now open.
/in Federation News, Member Support & Information, Uncategorized, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Fed is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 FCSSBC Youth Education Bursary are now open. The FCSSBC Youth Education Bursary assists young people, ages 30 or younger, […]
Support 2 Practice Management to be offered virtually in April 2024
/in Federation News, Member Support & Information, Uncategorized, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOverview Building on the learning and feedback through delivering Support to Practice Supervision (S2PS) to over 16 cohorts, the Federation, through facilitators Chris Burt and Gord Cote, is now piloting […]
SAJE | Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment: Updates and Insights
/in Federation News, Member Support & Information, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is implementing new programs and expanding services and supports for youth and young adults with experience in government care. The Strengthening Abilities […]
Applications to participate in Cohort 4 of the Transformative Reconciliation program is open
/in Uncategorized, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWe are excited to announce that applications to participate in Cohort 4 of the Transformative Reconciliation program is open. This program has been designed for Federation members to engage in […]
Government Engagement & Advocacy: Get Involved
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisSince 1982, The Federation has been a strong representative voice for BC’s social care sector. We bring forward issues and concerns—as well as possible solutions—on behalf of our members, their […]