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 »
BC Budget 2021
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, Federation Executive Director Rick FitzZaland and Member Engagement and Policy Coordinator Pam Alcorn provided members with an overview and explanation of BC Budget 2021. While it did not […]
Updates to the Community Social Services Training Fund
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn February, The Federation opened applications for the Community Social Services Training Fund (CSSTF) and since then, dozens of organizations have signed up to get support for organizational training or […]
Award for Excellence Nominations
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisEvery spring, The Federation begins accepting nominations for its Award for Excellence. After the year that we have been through and the trying months that still lay ahead, I feel […]
Support to Practice: New Training to Support Staff Supervision
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast January, The Federation launched the first iteration of a new program for our members, allies, and partners throughout the sector—an ongoing series of regional training opportunities across the province. […]
Social Services Labour Market Research Project: Final Report Released
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisFor the past three years, The Federation has been working with SPARC BC and CSSEA on a research study of the community social services sector labour market. In August, we […]
Three New Workshops and Seminars
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast month, I had the pleasure of announcing the launch of applications for the Community Social Services Training Fund. If you haven’t already done so, please visit the Training Fund […]
Police Act Reform Submission
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn December, the BC government appointed a Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. The committee’s mandate was to examine, inquire into, and make recommendations to the government on reforms […]
Community Social Services Training Fund
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOne year ago this month, as part of the 2020 provincial budget, we were told that BC’s community social services sector would be receiving funds for training and professional development. […]
Youth Education Bursary
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisSupporting young people who want to support others As most of you now know, when I was first considering joining The Federation crew, the Youth Education Bursary was one of […]
Looking Forward: Roles at The Federation Team for 2021
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, I offered a bit of a road map in terms of where The Federation was headed in 2021—highlighting some of the biggest issues and initiatives ahead of us. […]