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

Federation Response to New RCY Report, Don’t Look Away

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Dear Members, Today, Tuesday, July 16, the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) released Don’t Look Away – How one boy’s story has the power to shift a system of care for children and youth, which calls for collective responsibility and action in five key areas: enhancing child well-being, add ...Read More
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2024 annual report & org chart

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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC has released its comprehensive 2024 annual report detailing significant updates and developments within the sector. This pivotal document, alongside the organization’s latest organizational chart, is now readily available for download in PDF format. Please see the link ...Read More

Register Today for Non-Profit North Pre Conference

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Register Today! Better Together: A Gathering of Northern Community Social Services. May 8, 2024 The Federation of Community Social Services of BC is pleased to invite you to Better Together: A Gathering of Northern Community Social Services, a Non-Profit North pre-conference. Our goal is to bring the N ...Read More
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Budget 2024: A Fed Overview

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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