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
102 - 739 Kings Road
Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
T: 250.480.7387
E: info@fcssbc.ca
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 »
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 […]
Reconciliation in action: creating opportunities to think about things differently
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIf you attended our October conference in Richmond or have been reading these weekly updates you will know that reconciliation is one area of work The Federation remains focused on. […]
It’s time to have our say: every vote matters
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisElection day is less than a week away. Over the past months we’ve worked hard to put social issues on the agenda of candidates and strived to help you, our […]
BC Election: The key issues and our questions for the main parties
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe provincial election on May 9 is drawing close. As we did in the last provincial election, The Federation has sent a series of questions on key issues to each […]
Save the date: The Federation’s June conference and AGM
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s 35 Annual General Meeting will take place on the morning of Friday, June 23rd at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The AGM will follow Thursday’s Reconciliation in Action Conference […]
The BC Election: Putting social issues on the agenda
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThose of you who have been following The Federation’s election strategy efforts will know that our organization is focusing on two main goals: We want social issues to make it onto […]