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BCMSA & BCACC Launch New Mental Health Helpline for BC Municipal Workers

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BCACC is pleased to announce the launch of a mental health helpline for BC Municipal Workers through the new “Connections to Care” program. The British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) has partnered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) to introduce a phone service that connects municipa ...Read More

Non-Profit North 2024: Agenda

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About Non-Profit North is a new conference and professional development opportunity for non-profit organizations across Northern British Columbia. Co-hosted by Vantage Point and The Federation of Community Social Services of BC, Non-Profit North will focus on the unique challenges that non-profits working in the North face. ...Read More

The Federation’s Community Chronicles: April 30, 2024 🌍

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC April 30, 2024 Subscribe HERE APPLICATIONS EXTENDED The Youth Education Bursary assists young people who are, or have been, in care and want to pursue a career in the field of Human Social Services. Since 2009, we’ve awarded $296,925 in bursaries to 217 recipients to ...Read More

Update session: Representative for Children and Youth

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The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) invites you to an update session in follow-up to the engagement session that has informed a systemic review of the child welfare system in British Columbia. Session date: Monday, May 13, 2024 9 am to 10:30 am PDT via Zoom Email the RCY at ...Read More

The Federation’s Community Chronicles: April 26, 2024 🌍

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC April 23, 2024 Subscribe HERE APPLICATIONS EXTENDED The Youth Education Bursary assists young people who are, or have been, in care and want to pursue a career in the field of Human Social Services. Since 2009, we’ve awarded $296,925 in bursaries to 217 recipients to ...Read More

How to create a culture of recognition and acknowledge contributions: FCSSBC and CMHA

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Welcome to our upcoming workshop, “How to Create a Culture of Recognition and Acknowledge Contributions”! In this engaging one-hour session, we’ll dive into the pivotal role that recognition and rewards play in fostering a psychologically safe workplace. Our interactive workshop is designed to equip you ...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

Parenting workshops: Parent Support Services Society of BC

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Free online parenting workshops for parents and kinship caregivers in BC Creating and Deepening Attachment with Our Children Wed., May 1st – 10:00 am – 11:30 am Children need healthy attachments to feel safe, seen, and secure. In this workshop, we will introduce the different attachments that children develop and how we can me ...Read More

The Federation’s Community Chronicles: April 23, 2024 🌍

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC April 23, 2024 Registration is OPEN! June 2024 Current & Emerging Issues Conference   Our June conference focuses on current and emerging issues that our members have said they want to hear more about. The Federation AGM w ...Read More

Justice After Exploitation: Supporting Youth Navigate the Justice System

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About this event Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver as Brenda Lochhead, a long-time Victim Support Worker and counter-exploitation expert, shares her insights into how best to support exploited youth as they navigate the justice system—whether you’re a support worker, fami ...Read More