The Federation’s second member survey report is out now!

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Earlier this year, The Federation released a report analyzing the data from the 2015 Federation Member Survey and a study done in partnership with the University of Victoria. That report, the first in a series of four, looked at the health and sustainability of B.C.’s community social service sector. Today, I ...Read More

It’s time for change

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The B.C. government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will begin its annual province-wide public consultations next week. These consultations give citizens, groups, and organizations the opportunity to provide input on the priorities for our next provincial budget. Each fall, The Federation develops a su ...Read More

The Fed’s Communication Strategy: Let us know what’s most important to you

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The Federation’s mission is to act as a catalyst for positive change to B.C.’s social policies and community programs. We strive to influence social policy and improve social conditions in our province by building stronger, better informed, and more supportive connections between the sector, ...Read More

2020 Resources – Al Etmanski’s speaking notes from the FCSSBC Social Policy Forum

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The political announcement in Tuesday’s budget to increase spending for children in care occurred in large part because FOR THE LAST 15 – 20 YEARS: You spoke up IN DEFENSE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S children and families You worked with public service and political allies to prevent further cuts You developed new resources wit ...Read More

Al Etmanski’s speaking notes from the FCSSBC Social Policy Forum

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The political announcement in Tuesday’s budget to increase spending for children in care occurred in large part because FOR THE LAST 15 – 20 YEARS: You spoke up IN DEFENSE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S children and families You worked with public service and political allies to prevent further cuts You developed new resources with ...Read More