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
/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 by Vantage Point and The Federation of Community Social Serv ...Read More
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, that are in or have been in care, and want to pursue a career in human and social services. Bursarie ...Read More
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 the next iteration of management practice workshops. Support to Practice Managemen ...Read More
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 and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program envisions that every y ...Read More
Recognizing and Combatting Antisemitism
/in Federation News /by Amy Mulliswith 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
/in Federation News /by Amy MullisPromising 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
/in Federation News /by Amy MullisEvery 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
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisTake 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
Police Act Reform Submission
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn December, the BC government appointed a Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. The committee’s mandate was to examine, inquire into, and make recommendations to the government on reforms related to the modernization of policing in our province. (A committee was initially appointed in July, but the 2020 provincial ...Read More
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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
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Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
T: 250.480.7387
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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.
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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 »