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Budget 2024: A Fed Overview

It’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 our sector — as well as those where there are not. The province has increased spending on social services in 2024/25 to$10.47 billion, compared to $9.15 billion last ...Read More

Preparing your Organization for the 2024 Fire Season, a webinar and Q&A session

Join 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 webinar will include information and research shared by leading experts with the goal of hel ...Read More

Registration is OPEN! Join is at Non-Profit North, May 9, 2024, in Prince George

Please 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 by Vantage Point and The Federation of Community Social Serv ...Read More

Applications for the 2024 FCSSBC Youth Education Bursary are now open.

The 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, that are in or have been in care, and want to pursue a career in human and social services. Bursarie ...Read More
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Support 2 Practice Management to be offered virtually in April 2024

Overview 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 the next iteration of management practice workshops. Support to Practice Managemen ...Read More

SAJE | Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment: Updates and Insights

The 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 and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program envisions that every y ...Read More

Recognizing and Combatting Antisemitism

with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Wednesday, April 26th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (PST) At this workshop, our learning begins with an overview of the Jewish people highlighting their cultural, religious, and national diversity. We then introduce the topic of antisemitism: how it is defined, how it ...Read More

Motivational Interview Informed Wraparound and High Fidelity Wraparound

Promising Practice Models that Provide a Holistic Approach Tuesday, April 4th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (PST) High Fidelity Wraparound is a team-based planning process intended to provide individualized, coordinated, and family-driven care that will meet the complex needs of youth, adu ...Read More

2022 Select Standing Committee Presentation

Every year, The Federation makes a submission and presents to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to share their thoughts, ideas, and priorities regarding provincial services and funding decisions. This year, our submission a ...Read More

Join the Reconciliation Book Club

Take another step toward reconciliation You have probably heard, over the past few years, Federation staff and board members speaking about our organization’s commitment to reconciliation and resurgence. Most of you probably know that The Federation has MOU’s with the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres and ...Read More