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.
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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 »
Award for Excellence Nominations
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonLast week, I spoke about the Federation’s Youth Education Bursary and the way that it serves to welcome young people into our sector and our work. Today, I want to […]
BC’s new Employer Health Tax
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonOne of the big changes revealed in the BC budget speech a few weeks ago was the announcement of a new progressive tax that will replace MSP premiums in our province. […]
Federation Champions: Supporting each other
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonAs we were getting ready for February’s Social Policy Forum in Victoria, we came up with a simple new idea that we thought might help keep our provincial events affordable […]
Youth Education Bursary: Supporting youth in care
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonAs many of you know, The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary was an initiative that was actually established by Federation members. But you may not know that its creation was inspired by two […]
Budgets, Issues, and Action Plans
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThere’s a lot going on in BC and at The Federation this week so my weekly update will cover a few different topics: this week’s provincial budget, the next steps […]
Research Bulletin February 2018: Sustainable Community Social Services
/in Federation News, Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThis month’s research bulletin is the final collection in preparation of The Federation’s 2018 Social Policy Forum. As such, the reports and analysis below contain research, information, and ideas about strengthening, […]
A time for thanks and for looking forward
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonIt’s that time of year when we focus on what matters most to us and when we reflect on where we’ve come from and where we want to go in […]
Creating stronger and more sustainable community social services
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonThe past five months have been busy at The Federation. The NDP government’s focus on social issues like poverty and childcare means there are many opportunities for The Federation to engage […]
Research Bulletin December 2017: Creating a strong, sustainable sector
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Marshall WatsonWe’ve spent the last month (among many other things) tracking research, analyses, and evaluations from across Canada that can help inform and improve service delivery in BC. This month’s research […]
The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary and Holiday Giving
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Marshall Watson“There was a point in life where I thought I could never succeed or amount to anything. Receiving this award really gives me a sense of purpose in my career […]