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 »
Caring for our clients, caring for ourselves
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOne of the things we’ve been hearing a lot from members over the past few years is that the people you serve are dealing with increasingly complex issues. More and more—regardless of […]
Make Your Voice Heard: The Select Standing Committee Consultations
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIt’s been a little over a year since the BC NDP formed its minority government with the support of the BC Green Party. Over that time, our new government has […]
Expanding Our Reach: Staff Sign-Up Contest
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs The Federation strives to meet the needs of our members (and to respond to the complexity inherent in the social care sector), the content, services, and supports we are […]
CRA Ruling and Charities: An Update
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier this month, we shared details of an important ruling made by the Ontario Superior Court that struck down restrictions related to charities and political activities. (You can read that […]
Research Bulletin August 2018: Seniors and Aging
/in Member Engagement, Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin is sharing research, reviews, analyses, and evaluations on issues related to seniors and aging. This is a broad area of interest so we cast a big […]
The Canada Revenue Agency, charities, and political activities
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court passed a ground-breaking ruling that struck down restrictions related to charities and political activities. Prior to this ruling, organizations that publicly criticized or recommended changes […]
The Research to Practice Network: A long-term study on street-Involved youth
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn November, I had the privilege of announcing the return of The Federation’s Research to Practice Network. Now, six months later, we are excited to begin sharing the articles and summaries […]
Poverty Reduction in BC
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, the BC government released a report called What We Heard About Poverty in BC. It reflects the feedback collected from thousands of people across the province who participated […]
Statement: Appointment of BC’s next Representative for Children and Youth
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier today, an all-party special committee of BC’s Legislative Assembly unanimously recommended that Jennifer Charlesworth be appointed as British Columbia’s next Representative for Childen and Youth. The Federation has released […]
Announcing the Apprentice Circle
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisFor as long as I have held this role, The Federation has always understood the value of trying new things. It’s how we approach many of our programs and services—our […]