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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Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
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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 »
Youth Education Bursary Applications
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisMany of you already know that the idea behind The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary actually came from Federation members, not the board of directors or staff team. But what you […]
Federation Research Bulletin: February 2020
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin includes new articles and reports about foster and kinship care, the needs of young parents in care, public perceptions of child protection work, intimate partner violence, […]
An Important Leadership 2020 Update
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn November, The Federation’s 13th cohort of Leadership 2020 graduates completed the program. They joined the ranks over 400 alumni from across BC who have participated since 2011. Around the […]
A new year at The Federation: Changes & Opportunities
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy Mullis1. Our continuing mission… For many of us, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we want to go […]
Federation Research Bulletin: January 2020
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin includes new articles and reports about intimate partner violence and parenting, social workers’ competence around intimate partner violence, disclosures of child abuse, inter-generational involvement in child […]
Federation Research Bulletin: November 2019
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin includes new articles and reports about services and supports for children with neuro-diverse special needs, outcomes for children in care, young adults aging out of care, […]
Working with MCFD
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLike any long-term relationship, the one between The Federation and MCFD has had a series of ups and downs over the years. People, priorities, and policies have changed and then […]
Training & Learning Opportunities
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOne thing we hear a lot from members is the need for local training opportunities—especially from those members that aren’t based in the south-west corner of the province. This is […]
Federation Research Bulletin: October 2019
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin includes new articles and reports about preventing child neglect and maltreatment, family preservation, foster parent training and supports, care proceedings, recurring interactions with the family justice […]
Issues, Advocacy, and Election Resources
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis week we are sharing info about a new section of The Federation website devoted to tracking the issues and advocacy efforts we’re working on and providing Federation members some […]