Weekly Update Blog

In a fast-paced sector constantly changing, our members need regular information and updates on policy changes, government priorities, research, and program updates. That’s why our Executive Director posts a sector update each week for all of our members. Those posts appear here the following week.

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Community Connect – May 06, 2025

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Stories, updates and insights from B.C.’s social services sector Table of contents Reconciliation Careers and events Families Get Well Canada toolkit webinar Children Stronger Together 2025 Women Seniors Youth Disabilities Good […]

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Statement from the Federation of Community Social Services of BC On the Provincial Day of Mourning for the Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy

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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC joins our members and communities across the province in mourning the lives lost and the many harmed by the Lapu Lapu Day […]

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March 28 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 28, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Housing Opportunities brought […]

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Mar. 25 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 25, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Families Opportunities brought […]

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Mar. 21 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 21, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health Opportunities brought […]

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Mar. 18 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 18, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Children Opportunities brought […]

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Mar. 14 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 14, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Mental health Opportunities […]

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Mar. 11 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 11, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Reconciliation Opportunities brought […]

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Mar. 07 Biweekly Update: Social Services Key Insights

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SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services March 07, 2025 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Child care Opportunities […]

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Budget 2025: Standing Strong for BC

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Dear Members, The Federation attended the BC Budget lockup today, in anticipation of Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C. and its release this afternoon. The budget outlined a measured plan […]

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