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 »
A New Team Member Has Appeared…
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisHello Federation Members, My name is Catherine Rana and I am the new Director of Programs and Services at The Federation. There is a lot going on in our sector […]
New Funding & Subsidized Training
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisMost of you are already well aware of the grant funding that is available for organizations through the Community Social Services Training Fund and many Federation members have applied for […]
2021 Select Standing Committee Submission
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEvery year, The Federation makes an official submission and presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. This committee holds province-wide consultations on the upcoming provincial budget […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
/in Reconciliation Dialogues, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWhat we are doing and what you can do… September 30th has been introduced as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation by the federal government. The day—a new federal […]
Projects and Issues Update: Subsidized Training, Specialized Homes and Support Services, Adolescent Health Survey
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe past few weeks have been a whirlwind of meetings and announcements and consultations and issue management at The Federation. We are continuing to work and advocate on many different […]
Transformative Reconciliation
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisApply to participate in the program’s next cohort! Last year, The Federation partnered with Dr. Dustin Louie from the University of Calgary to offer a cohort-based, year-long program called Transformative […]
Projects & Issues Update: Mental Health Budget, Master Insurance Plan, Round Table, Health & Safety Council
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOver the past 18 months, the entire Federation team has been focusing a lot of time and energy on supporting you and your organizations through the chaos and uncertainty of […]
Support to Practice Training
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisNew Fall Cohorts Open for Registration In the spring, The Federation launched the latest iteration of our regional training opportunities for members, allies, and partners across the sector—Support to Practice […]
Join the Reconciliation Book Club
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisTake another step toward reconciliation You have probably heard, over the past few years, Federation staff and board members speaking about our organization’s commitment to reconciliation and resurgence. Most of […]
Youth Education Bursary Awards 2021
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisA personal thank you and a call for donations Each year, when The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary Committee reviews the application from dedicated and deserving young people beginning or continuing […]