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 »
Creating stronger and more sustainable community social services
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe 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 Amy MullisWe’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 Amy Mullis“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 […]
Considering Secure Care in BC
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe need for, and appropriateness of, safe or secure care has been discussed and debated in British Columbia for nearly two decades. The current overdose crisis has once again brought […]
Research Bulletin November 2017: Sector Issues
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe relaunch of The Federation’s (new and improved) research bulletins in August was met with a great and positive response. Since then, we have continued to track research, analyses, and evaluations […]
Conversation & Collaboration: Engaging with the BC’s social care ministries
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week’s ‘Building on Success’ conference was a big success. Over two days, The Federation and MCFD brought together practitioners and leaders from across the province—and across the sector—to examine […]
2017 Select Standing Committee Presentation
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisBelow is the full text of the 2017 Select Standing Committee Presentation submitted by The Federation of Community Social Services of BC. 2017 Select Standing Committee Presentation Thank you for […]
Advocating for sustainable social services
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier this week, I stood before the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government services on behalf of all Federation members. I explained to them the importance of community social […]
Making our voice heard: Engaging with BC’s new government
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEarlier this month, BC’s NDP government released their first budget which mapped out an initial financial plan for our province. I was, like many of you, happy to see new social spending […]
Supporting our youth: Tuition waivers and the Youth Education Bursary
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast Friday, like so many of you, I was thrilled to hear that the Provincial Government has expanded it’s tuition waiver program to include all 25 of BC’s public post-secondary institutions. It is […]