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 2017: Child welfare, mental health, social change
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis is the first iteration of the new and improved Federation research bulletins. This member service reviews and shares research that explains, analyzes and addresses issues related to what’s going on in […]
Insuring a strong and sustainable social services sector: Some benefits of being a Federation member
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWe are a sector that takes care of people. In order for us to do that job well, we need to also take care our organizations and the people that […]
The NDP government’s mandate and The Federation’s next steps
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, BC Premier John Horgan released the mandate letters sent to each newly appointed Cabinet Minister as well as select Ministers of State. These letters (and additional information about each […]
Leadership 2020 updates: new cohort, new program, new website
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week in this space I briefly touched on some new developments with the Leadership 2020 program. This week, I want to go into more detail about what the future […]
Project Updates: MCFD Contracting, CLBC Funding Guide, Caregiver Screening Standards, and the Leadership 2020 Program
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis space is often devoted to The Federation’s goals, our strategic priorities, and our responses to the news and issues that affect our members. And many of these goals and […]
The Federation’s priorities for BC’s new NDP government
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisJohn Horgan will be sworn in as BC’s next Premier on July 18, the same day his NDP government take power. The swearing in at Government House in Victoria will […]
Conference reflections and next steps for The Federation
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s June Conference and AGM in Penticton took steps down two important paths. On one hand, we endeavoured to create a space grounded in understanding as we imagined new […]
Read The Federation’s 2016-17 Annual Report
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s mission is to be a catalyst for positive change to British Columbia’s social policies and community programs. This year’s Annual Report reflects that goal and details the many […]
Reconciliation in Action: Moving forward, together
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s June Conference, Reconciliation in Action, takes place next week in Penticton. We started this work at our conference last October where we framed reconciliation as a continuous way […]
Engaging with our next provincial government: planning and positioning
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisJust like many of you, we at The Federation office have been watching closely the results of the BC election and the media coverage of the unexpected, unprecedented results. The legislature […]