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 »
📎 FCSSBC: Comprehensive June 11, 2024 Updates
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoSOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services June 11, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Reconciliation Training opportunities […]
Communique Accreditation Policy Update June 2024 | MCFD
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoThe Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has updated its Third-Party Accreditation of Contracted Community Social Service Providers Policy in 2024. The policy requires that Service Providers receiving $500,000 […]
📎 FCSSBC: Comprehensive June 07, 2024 Updates
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoSOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services June 04, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Highlights Communities & […]
Complimentary Access to Online Labour Relations Courses Now Available | CSSEA
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoCSSEA is thrilled to announce that, due to funding made possible through the Federation of Social Services of BC (the Federation), members can enjoy one year of complimentary access to […]
📎 FCSSBC: Comprehensive June 04, 2024 Updates
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoSOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unveiling the latest developments in social services June 04, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health & mental […]
📰 FCSSBC: May 31, 2024 Social Services Update
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoSOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 31, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Toxic […]
What Do British Columbians Think About $10aDay Child Care?
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoPractically four in five British Columbians agree that employers benefit from investments in child care cause more parents can go to work. Introduction In March 2024, the Coalition of Child […]
📰 FCSSBC: May 28, 2024 Social Services Update
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoSOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 28, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Health […]
📰 FCSSBC: May 24, 2024 Social Services Update
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoSOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 24, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Toxic […]
CMHA resisting stigma: A call for a compassionate public health approach to drug policy and services
/in Weekly Update /by Giovani Izidorio CesconettoCMHA BC’s Statement on recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces Since 2016, when the toxic drug crisis was recognized as a public health emergency, we have lost over […]