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.
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
102 - 739 Kings Road
Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
T: 250.480.7387
E: info@fcssbc.ca
Our committment to reconciliation and decolonization includes recognizing that our work takes place on the unceded lands of many First Nations. In all that we do, The Federation strives to create more equitable relationships for and with our Indigenous partners and community members.
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC has been a provincial leader in the child, youth, adult, and family serving field for 40 years. We provide tools and supports that enable BC’s community social services to do their best work. Read more »
Budget 2023 Consultation Report
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisRecommendations for next year’s provincial budget Each year, The Federation makes a submission and presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services—the committee that makes recommendations to […]
More Transformative Reconciliation
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisApply to participate in the program’s next cohort! In 2020, The Federation partnered with Dr. Dustin Louie from the University of Calgary (now at UBC) to create a custom-built, cohort-based, […]
New grant funding for technology
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisSupporting the long-term sustainability of our sector Back in 2020, we launched the Community Social Services Training Fund—a pool of grant funding provided by the provincial government to support broad […]
Another year of the Reconciliation Book Club…
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLiving into reconciliation has been an intentional goal of The Federation for nearly a decade and is also the foundation of our strategic plan. It is not easy. We have […]
2022 Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Health
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThank you for the opportunity to participate in this committee’s important work. My name is Michelle Bell and I am the Director of Child, Youth and Family Advocacy for The […]
The Federation’s Annual General Meeting Recap
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThank you to everyone who attended The Federation’s 2022 Annual General Meeting in Penticton last week. It was our first time meeting in person in over two years and it […]
National Indigenous People’s Day: Responsibility, Accountability, Opportunity
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisTuesday, June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day. It is an opportunity for all Canadians to reflect, learn, support, and participate in celebrations of Indigenous culture in our communities. We […]
Investing in Services, Supports & Sustainability
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Every year, The Federation makes a submission and presents to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and […]
Select Standing Committee Submissions: Have Your Say About the Next BC Budget…
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEvery year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds a public consultation on the next provincial budget. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to share […]
Projects & Issues Update: Child and Family Service Legislation, Procurement, Support to Practice, CYSN Framework
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe one thing I know about our members is that you are doing a lot of things all of the time. Things move incredibly quickly in this sector and a […]