Supporting the health and welfare of vulnerable populations during the pandemic requires balancing measures that need to be taken to prevent transmission of COVID-19 against the risks of withdrawing your essential services such as housing/shelter, food security, mental health supports, personal care, overdose prevention, harm reduction.
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COVID-19 Update for Members
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs many of you know, events are being cancelled, businesses are closing, and BC’s top doctor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, is urging people to follow directions regarding hand hygiene, social distancing, and self-quarantine. Given the frequent updates and nature of these precautions, we wanted to let our members know what we are ...Read More
An Important Leadership 2020 Update
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn November, The Federation’s 13th cohort of Leadership 2020 graduates completed the program. They joined the ranks over 400 alumni from across BC who have participated since 2011. Around the same time, we started to plan The Federation’s initiatives and resource allocation for this upcoming year. As part ...Read More
A new year at The Federation: Changes & Opportunities
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy Mullis1. Our continuing mission…
For many of us, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we want to go in the months ahead. Over the past twelve months, we experienced a number of significant changes at The Federation and, through a lot of hard work a ...Read More
2019 Annual General Meeting Recap
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThank you to those of you who attended our Conference and Annual General Meeting in Penticton last month. It was a full two days of learning, sharing, and connecting. Below is a review of some key items for those that weren’t there (and those who might appreciate a recap).
Annual Report
At the AGM, I shared The Federat ...Read More
Addressing Recruitment & Retention: Addressing Recruitment & Retention: The Social Services Labour Market Research Project
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOver the past few months, The Federation and our partners at the Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association of BC (CSSEA) have been conducting labour market research to ...Read More
The Federation’s Award for Excellence
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisTaking time to recognize the work of our colleagues is important. It’s why The Federation devotes time to things like honouring retiring members, thanking outgoing board members, and sharing accreditation news. It’s also why we created the Award for Excellence all the way back in 1995.
The work we do in this sector ...Read More
Building Strong & Sustainable Community Social Services
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast February, the 2018 Social Policy Forum identified and focused on four of the key factors affecting the sustainability and capacity of British Columbia’s community social services sector:
Inclusive and culturally safe workplaces
Attraction and retention
Supervision and training
A coordinated sy ...Read More
What it means to be a part of this Federation
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIt was great to see so many of you at The Federation’s October Conference and General Meeting last week. And I am very happy to announce that our Federation is even stronger after welcoming the Prince George Native Friendship Centre and The Foundry as new members.
The theme of this conference—Caring for Our ...Read More
On Being a Leader: A Leadership 2020 Update
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis week’s Federation update is coming to you from our Director of Programs and Services, Rebecca Ataya-Lang, who is overseeing the Leadership 2020 program.
A simple but powerful question
Those of you who are history buffs will know that Helen of Troy was famously described by the playwright and poet Ch ...Read More
Contact Info
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
102 - 739 Kings Road
Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
T: 250.480.7387
E: info@fcssbc.ca
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 »