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 »
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 […]
The Canada Revenue Agency, charities, and political activities
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court passed a ground-breaking ruling that struck down restrictions related to charities and political activities. Prior to this ruling, organizations that publicly criticized or recommended changes […]
The Research to Practice Network: A long-term study on street-Involved youth
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn November, I had the privilege of announcing the return of The Federation’s Research to Practice Network. Now, six months later, we are excited to begin sharing the articles and summaries […]
Poverty Reduction in BC
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, the BC government released a report called What We Heard About Poverty in BC. It reflects the feedback collected from thousands of people across the province who participated […]
Statement: Appointment of BC’s next Representative for Children and Youth
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier today, an all-party special committee of BC’s Legislative Assembly unanimously recommended that Jennifer Charlesworth be appointed as British Columbia’s next Representative for Childen and Youth. The Federation has released […]
Announcing the Apprentice Circle
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisFor as long as I have held this role, The Federation has always understood the value of trying new things. It’s how we approach many of our programs and services—our […]
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 […]