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 »
October Projects and Issues Update
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs always, The Federation has been focused on a number of ongoing projects and issues on behalf of our members. Your board members, Rebecca, and I have been advocating and […]
Poverty Reduction in BC: New Legislation & Next Steps
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, our provincial government tabled the Poverty Reduction Act (Bill 39). The proposed legislation uses the Market Basket Measure (which is now Canada’s official poverty line measure) and identifies the following targets—decreasing […]
The Research to Practice Network: Gender-Based Violence and Ideas of Honour
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisA few months ago, The Federation re-launched our Research to Practice Network with an excellent summary of a long-term study about street-involved youth. This month, we are excited to release […]
On Being a Leader: A Leadership 2020 Update
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis week’s Federation update is coming to you from our Director of Programs and Services, Rebecca Ataya-Lang, who is overseeing the Leadership 2020 program. A simple but powerful question Those […]
2018 Select Standing Committee Presentation
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisBelow is The Federation’s presentation to the 2018 Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. You can learn more about the committee, the consultation process, and how to make […]
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 […]