This page contains a list of upcoming webinars for Federation members and a collection of past webinar recordings, notes, and slide decks. Some recordings and/or resources are restricted to Federation members only—you can learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member here.
Preparing your Organization for the 2024 Fire Season, a webinar and Q&A session
This webinar included information and research shared by leading experts with the goal of helping your organization prepare for this year’s fire season. Presenters were:
The webinar was moderated by GTEC, Executive Director, Arden Henley.
Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Please email Amy Mullis – amy@fcssbc.ca – for a link.
Member Engagement Session for Proposed Changes to MCFD Policy Regarding Gender-Affirming Care (non-SHSS)
In June 2023, the Representative for Children and Youth released a report called “Right to Thrive – An Urgent Call to Recognize, Respect and Nurture Two Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary and other Gender Diverse Children and Youth.” One of the recommendations in that report is for residential services to “have policies that are specific to gender-affirming care,” and “require mandatory training to ensure that staff provide appropriate care that protects 2STNBGD children and youth from discrimination in the resource and ensures their safety.” This recommendation is due on March 31, 2024. While SHSS policies already include references to gender affirming care, the Standards for Staffed Children’s Residential Services do not. This session will provide an overview of gender affirming care from MCFD, and seek input and engagement from FCSSBC members on how best to update the Standards for Staffed Children’s Residential Services to meet the RCY recommendation.
SAJE | Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment: Updates and Insights
The Federation, in collaboration with MCFD, hosted a series of virtual information sessions about the SAJE program.
MCFD provided updates about the new SAJE program including an overview of pre- and post-19 transition planning supports (SAJE Guides and SAJE Navigators), the expansion of AYA to 84-months, the $600-a-month rent supplement for up to two years, providing additional medical benefits, and more.
Recording: Island Health Session
Slide Deck: February 27, 2024
Recording: Northern Health Session
Slide Deck: March 5, 2024
Recording: Interior Health Session
Slide Deck: March 7, 2024
Recording: Vancouver Coastal Health Session
Slide Deck: March 12, 2024
Recording: Fraser Health Session
Slide Deck: March 14, 2024
Benefit Wayfinder Training for Frontline Staff
Are you looking to improve how your frontline staff help clients with financial struggles? Prosper Canada’s Benefits Wayfinder is a powerful tool! This workshop will help frontline staff learn how to use it to assist clients in discovering and applying for the benefits they are entitled to.
This FREE online workshop was offered on three separate dates.
Specialized Homes and Support Services Information Session
September 14th and October 5th, 2023
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and The Federation of Community Social Service of BC co-hosted the first of two virtual information sessions to discuss the Network of Care’s new Specialized Homes and Support Services (SHSS). Participants received an overview of the program and learned more about the opportunities that exist for service providers.
Recording: September Session and October Session
Slide Deck: Slide Deck
Member Support and Information Exchange Meetings
These are meetings for Federation members to discuss policy and practice concerns, raise issues, make requests, and bring forward items to be addressed by our government partners.
You can view the minutes from past meetings here. Federation members are emailed participation information prior to each meeting.
CFCSA Engagement Session
May 17th, 2022
An engagement session on child and family services legislative reform with MCFD. You can visit the Child and Family Services Legislative Reform engagement website for more information on this initiative.
Recording: No recording
Slide Deck: Slide deck
Health Equity Research Presentation
August 19th, 2021
Ministry of Citizens Services presentation on how people in BC can more equitably access and understand COVID-19 health information and services, how to address barriers that exists, and ways to create solutions.
Recording: Government presentation
Slide Deck: Slide deck
The Jig is Up (Pt. 2)
November 25, 2020
The Jig is Up: A Story of Brave Engagement (Part 2). Sian Lewis and Aleece Laird share how engaging their stakeholders uncovered some challenging gaps and unearthed new opportunities increase their organization’s impact on their community and clients.
The Jig is Up (Pt. 1)
November 18, 2020
The Jig is Up: A Story of Brave Engagement (Part 1). Sian Lewis and Aleece Laird share how engaging their stakeholders uncovered some challenging gaps and unearthed new opportunities increase their organization’s impact on their community and clients.
MCFD Centralized Services HUB Webinar
July 15, 2020
Self-report audit tool SRAT Hot Topics for Centralized Screening Hub Webinar.
Recording: No recording
Slide Deck: Slide deck
Webinar Wednesday: Mental Wellness in a Virtual World
June 24, 2020
Merlyn Horton and Denise Williams explore sustainable foundations for teams transitioning to virtual working and ways to translate social service work through digital connections. Presented in partnership with Community Action Initiative.
Webinar Wednesday: The Power of Disability with Al Etmanski
June 17, 2020
Al Etmanski, social advocate, author and long-time friend of The Federation hosted an interactive discussion to celebrate The Power of Disability where he shared uplifting stories and excerpts from his recently published book.
Webinar Wednesday: Digital Platforms for Social Service Delivery
June 10, 2020
Merlyn Horton and Denise Williams explore the reality of digital equity and online collaborative tools and practices. Presented in partnership with Community Action Initiative.
MCFD Centralized Services HUB Webinar
May 20, 2020
What’s working What’s not for Centralized Screening Hub Webinar.
Recording: Members Only
Slide Deck: Slide deck
Webinar Wednesday: Cybersecurity
May 20, 2020
Calvin Engen, CTO at F12, explained the current cyber threat landscape for organizations, provided examples of cyber breaches, known breach methods, and explained how to protect your organization’s finances and identity.
MCFD Centralized Services HUB Webinar
April 22, 2020
Webinar for Federation members to discuss questions and concerns with staff from MCFD’s Centralized Services HUB.
Recording: Member’s Only
Slide Deck: No slide deck
MCFD Update Re: COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Updates from MCFD on services and supports to young people, screening process, contract management, practice guidelines, emergency funding & more. Discussion notes can be found on our Member’s Only page.
Recording: https://vimeo.com/472340603/ba156314c4
Slide Deck: [ PDF ]
Centralized Services Hub
March 18, 2020
The devil is in the details for Centralized Screening Hub Webinar.
Recording: No recording
Slide Deck: [ PDF ]
MCFD COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2020
Webinar with MCFD Deputy Minister Allison Bond on the COVID-19 pandemic and social services. Discussion notes can be found on our Member’s Only page.
Recording: https://vimeo.com/472374593/ca80a278e7
Slide Deck: No slide deck
Organizational Update
February 27, 2020
Organizational update on initiatives, issues, and advocacy efforts for Federation members.
Recording: Members Only
Slide Deck: No slide deck
Indigenous Child Welfare
February 10, 2020
Webinar with MCFD’s Director of Operational Child Welfare and Reconciliation Policy about the new federal Indigenous child welfare legislation (Bill C-92). More info here.
Recording: https://vimeo.com/472304309/6805b16a51
Slide Deck: [ PDF ]
2019 BC Budget Analysis
February 20, 2019
Rick FitzZaland and Rebecca Ataya Lang analyze the 2019 BC Budget for Federation members.
Recording: Members Only
Slide Deck: No slide deck
Cannabis Legalization Implications
November 27, 2018
Discussing the implications of cannabis legalization for the community social services sector.
Recording: Members Only
Blog Post: fcssbc.ca/legalization-of-cannabis-implications/
The Federation has produced trouble shooting guides for both Zoom and MS Teams.
Please note that certain Federation meetings may be recorded for training and/or future viewing purposes and may be shared with our membership and other provincial organizations. If you require further assistance, please email info@fcssbc.ca.