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.
The Federation’s 2018 Annual Report
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe past year was a very eventful and very significant one for The Federation. We began the year preparing for an important provincial election—partnering with Federation members on a series of editorials, creating a […]
Introducing the Reconciliation Book Club
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonNext week at our June Conference in Penticton, we will be honouring National Aboriginal Day with the launch of The Federation’s Reconciliation Book Club! Many of our members have expressed that […]
Editorial on BC’s residential resources for youth in care
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThis week, Bernard Richard shared his worries about what he describes as a “lack of appropriate ministry oversight” when it comes to staffed residential resources. In response, Minister Conroy has ordered a review of […]
Last chance to register for the June Conference in Penticton
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonWhen you renewed your membership in March, we asked you to share information about the kinds of services you deliver. This information helps us coordinate our advocacy efforts, helps us […]
Research Bulletin May 2018: Mental Health And Addictions
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThis month’s research bulletin focuses on research and analysis related to mental health and addictions and collects resources from Canada and Australia. In both countries, these issues are top of […]
May Projects & Issues Update
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonOver the past few months, The Federation board members, staff team, and I have been focused on a number of ongoing projects and initiatives. We have been meeting with government […]
The CSS Health & Safety Handbook
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonFollowing three years of work, The Federation and our partners at the Community Social Services Employers’ Association of BC (CSSEA), WorkSafeBC, and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), are […]
Celebrate BC Child and Youth in Care Week
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe Federation is a proud member of the BC Youth in Care Advisory Committee and we are excited to help raise awareness about BC Child and Youth in Care Week taking […]
Updated MCFD Caregiver Screening Policy
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonIn December 2014, MCFD implemented a new caregiver screening policy. Since then, a number of Federation members faced challenges implementing the new requirements and, over the past three years, we […]
The benefits of partnerships: Federation Insurance Products
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe Federation believes that in order to be strong and sustainable, BC’s community social services sector must have access to high quality and affordable insurance products. That’s one big reason […]