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
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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 »
Projects and Issues Update
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisFor the past several months, we have focused our attention on supporting you and your organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other important issues and […]
Response Paper: Building BC’s Recovery, Together
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOver the past month, the BC government has been soliciting feedback, ideas, and priorities for our province’s economic recovery. The discussion paper, Building BC’s Recovery, Together, asked key questions like: What […]
BC Social Care Oral History Project
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAll the way back in 2011, The Federation and the United Community Services Coop (now Realize Strategies) partnered on a pilot project to interview social sector leaders and document the […]
Federation Research Bulletin: July 2020
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin includes new articles and reports about youth substance use, treatment needs and barriers to accessing services, hospital stays relate to youth substance use, and a systematic […]
Summer Reconciliation Reading List
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisSummer is upon us! And while this summer already feels quite different from years past, there are familiar things that I am looking forward to—and one of those things is […]
2020 Select Standing Committee Submission
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEvery year, The Federation presents during the consultations of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. This year was no different. (Although our presentation was done virtually rather […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Normally at this time, we would be sharing various events and celebrations that are taking place around the province. This year, we will […]
COVID-19 Going Forward: Key Pieces of Information for Members
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarly on in the COVID-19 state of emergency, The Federation team decided that one of the best ways we could serve our members and the community social services sector as […]
Learning Opportunities for Members
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation supports our members and strengthens BC’s community social services sector through advocacy and outreach, networking, exchanging information, and consistently bringing a balanced perspective to discussions with provincial and […]
COVID-19 and Kids (and a survey)
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOver the past few weeks, we have been getting more information about how COVID-19 is affecting children in particular. The slides from Dr. Behn Smith’s presentation during the MCFD Town […]