person holding pencil near laptop computer - photo by scott grahamscott graham

Communique Accreditation Policy Update June 2024 | MCFD

/in /by
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has updated its Third-Party Accreditation of Contracted Community Social Service Providers Policy in 2024. The policy requires that Service Providers receiving $500,000 or more in annual funding from MCFD and/or Community Living British Columbia be accredited. The u ...Read More
silver laptop computer beside white ruled paper - photo by maya macekamaya maceka

๐Ÿ“Ž FCSSBC: Comprehensive June 07, 2024 Updates

/in /by
SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services June 04, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Highlights Communities & families Conferences & events Health & mental health Training opportunities Children & youth Reconciliation Homelessness & ...Read More
woman sitting on brown wooden chair while using silver laptop computer in a cafe | photo by brooke caglebrooke cagle

Complimentary Access to Online Labour Relations Courses Now Available | CSSEA

/in /by
CSSEA is thrilled to announce that, due to funding made possible through the Federation of Social Services of BC (the Federation), members can enjoy one year of complimentary access to Labour Relations courses on the MyLeadershipHubย online platform. MyLeadershipHub was first launched in December 2021 as a paid subscriptio ...Read More
virtual reality kit over white countertop | photo by vinicius amnx amanovinicius amnx amano

๐Ÿ“Ž FCSSBC: Comprehensive June 04, 2024 Updates

/in /by
SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services June 04, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health & mental health Conferences & events Communities & families Highlights Reconciliation Children & youth Homelessness & housing Good news Hea ...Read More
a playground with a slide and play structure | photo by fahim junaidFahim Junaid

๐Ÿ“ฐ FCSSBC: May 31, 2024 Social Services Update

/in /by
SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 31, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Toxic drugs Conferences & events Health & mental health Highlights Disability Children & youth Reconciliation Communities & families Homelessn ...Read More
a group of children playing with toys on the floor | photo by bbc creativebbc creative

What Do British Columbians Think About $10aDay Child Care?

/in /by
Practically four in five British Columbians agree that employers benefit from investments in child care cause more parents can go to work. Introduction In March 2024, the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC worked with Research Co. to conduct a provincial poll asking British Columbians about their views on $10aDay child care. The ...Read More
dextrose hanging on stainless steel iv stand | photo by marcelo lealMarcelo Leal

๐Ÿ“ฐ FCSSBC: May 28, 2024 Social Services Update

/in /by
SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 28, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health & mental health FCSSBC: June 2024 current and emerging issues conference & AGM Children & youth Youth bursary Disability Week highlights Co ...Read More
girl in pink hair doll being reflected in a mirror she is holding with pills on top of it | photo by matteo badini

๐Ÿ“ฐ FCSSBC: May 24, 2024 Social Services Update

/in /by
SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 24, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Toxic drugs FCSSBC: June 2024 current and emerging issues conference & AGM Reconciliation Youth bursary Communities & families Week highlights Health ...Read More
man in grey hoodie lying on gray concrete floor during daytime | photo by jon tyson

CMHA resisting stigma: A call for a compassionate public health approach to drug policy and services

/in /by
CMHA BCโ€™s Statement on recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces Since 2016, when the toxic drug crisis was recognized as a public health emergency, we have lost over 14,000 community members and loved ones in BC to an unpredictable supply of illicit substances cut with a myriad of unknown and dangerous additives. This ...Read More
a stack of newspapers sitting on top of a wooden table | photo by annie spratt

๐Ÿ“ฐ FCSSBC: May 22, 2024 Social Services Update

/in /by
SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 22, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Children & youth FCSSBC: June 2024 current and emerging issues conference & AGM Families & community Youth bursary Health & mental health Week ...Read More