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📰 FCSSBC: May 31, 2024 Social Services Update

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

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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
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📰 FCSSBC: May 28, 2024 Social Services Update

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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
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📰 FCSSBC: May 24, 2024 Social Services Update

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

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CMHA BC’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
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📰 FCSSBC: May 22, 2024 Social Services Update

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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
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Notice of the Federation’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

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Please join us Friday, June 14, 2024, for the Federation’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, taking place in person in Osoyoos as part of the Federation’s annual Current and Emerging Issues Conference. A complete agenda and additional information will be shared soon. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM. Voting Ballots and Envelopes ...Read More

📰 FCSSBC: May 17, 2024 Social Services Update

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 17, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Social services FCSSBC: June 2024 current and emerging issues conference & AGM Children Youth bursary Mental health Week highlights Reconciliation Survey ...Read More
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RCY Systemic Review Survey

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Dear Service Providers, The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is conducting a review of the government system serving children, youth, and families. As part of this important initiative, we invite individuals from various backgrounds to participate in surveys focused on specific areas within that syste ...Read More
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📰 FCSSBC: May 14, 2024 Social Services Update

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 14, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Mental health FCSSBC: June 2024 current and emerging issues conference & AGM Health Youth bursary Communities This week highlights Toxic drugs Reconciliat ...Read More