Weekly Update Blog

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.

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin Sep. 05, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services September 05, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Communities & Families […]

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin Aug. 29, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services August 29, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Communities & Families […]

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin Aug. 22, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services August 22, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health & Mental […]

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin Aug. 15, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services August 15, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Report Homelessness & […]

Get Well Canada – Call to Sign Open Letter

For those of you who were in attendance in Osoyoos in June, you will remember Dr. Paul Kershaw’s compelling presentation, “Social supports matter more for health than medical care. So […]

Suncha Baptiste is moving to CSSHSA

Dear Members, I have some exciting news to share. Suncha Baptiste has accepted a position as a Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Consultant with the Community Social Services Health and […]

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin Aug. 8, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services August 8, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health & Mental […]

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin Aug. 1, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services August 1, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Toxic Drugs Reconciliation […]

Community Social Services: Weekly Bulletin July 25, 2024

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services July 11, 2024 Subscribe HERE No Time to Wait: A review […]

Federation response to part 1 (of two) of the RCY new report: No Time to Wait: A review of MCFD’s child welfare workforce – Part One

Dear Members,  On July 23, the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) tabled a special report on workforce capacity in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). “No Time […]