Caring For Communities Health and Safety Conference

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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC, in partnership with the Community Social Services Health and Safety Association, invites you to join us for the Caring for Communities Health and Safety Conference. From April 9 to 10, 2025 Courtyard Marriott Prince George 900 Brunswick Street Prince George, British Columbia, C ...Read More

SSSTEP Report Now Public: A Key Resource for the Sector

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Dear Members, We’re excited to share that the Social Services Sector Training and Education Plan (SSSTEP) report, developed in partnership between the Federation and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, is now publicly available. The report was originally funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Develo ...Read More

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Social Policy Forum

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The 2025 Social Policy Forum has come to a close, and what an incredible gathering it was! Over two days, we engaged in powerful conversations, learned from sector leaders, and strengthened our collective vision for a more just and equitable future. Key takeaways from the event Inspiring leadership and thought-provoking discus ...Read More

Upcoming changes at the Federation of Community Social Services of BC

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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC prepares for a leadership transition as Executive Director Kishone Roy has announced their resignation, effective June 1, 2025. Under Kishone’s leadership, the Federation has made significant progress, strengthening its internal syste ...Read More

Transform Lives This GivingTuesday: Support BC Youth in Care

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    Since 2009, the Federation’s Youth Education Bursary has empowered young people from care to overcome systemic barriers and pursue meaningful careers in human and social services. This initiative has already provided over $296,000 in funding for tuition, books, and essentials, helping youth achieve the ...Read More

Help Shape the Future of Supervisor Training in Social Services: SSSRT Needs Your Input!

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Dear Members, As you may be aware, the Federation is a member of the Social Services Sector Roundtable and participates in a number of the Roundtable’s committees as well as its Reference Group. It is in this capacity that we are sharing the information and request below. The Social Services Sector Roundtable Reference Grou ...Read More
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Registration is Open! Join us at the Fed’s Social Policy Forum February 12-14, 2025

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Register today and take advantage of the Early Bird fee of $279 Registration: 2025 Social Policy Forum This year, the Federation, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and Board Voice are joining forces and working in partnership to create a thoughtf ...Read More

Get Well Canada – Call to Sign Open Letter

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For those of you who were in attendance in Osoyoos in June, you will remember Dr. Paul Kershaw’s compelling presentation, “Social supports matter more for health than medical care. So let’s fund social services appropriately.” Using data, Paul and the Generation Squeeze team illustrated that more urgent social i ...Read More

Suncha Baptiste is moving to CSSHSA

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Dear Members, I have some exciting news to share. Suncha Baptiste has accepted a position as a Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Consultant with the Community Social Services Health and Safety Association (CSSHSA). While the Federation is very sad to see Suncha go, we are also very excited for her and for the creation of ...Read More

Federation response to part 1 (of two) of the RCY new report: No Time to Wait: A review of MCFD’s child welfare workforce – Part One

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Dear Members,  On July 23, the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) tabled a special report on workforce capacity in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). “No Time to Wait: A review of MCFD’s ...Read More