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 »
Research Bulletin July 2018: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care
/in Member Engagement, Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s bulletin focuses on research, reports, and evaluations related to trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, and the implementation of trauma-informed approaches to care. The first two reports are companion pieces—the first looks […]
The Federation’s 2018 Annual Report
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe 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 Amy MullisNext 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 Amy MullisThis 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 Amy MullisWhen 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 Amy MullisThis 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 Amy MullisOver 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 Amy MullisFollowing 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 Amy MullisThe 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 Amy MullisIn 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 […]