Weekly Update Blog

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.

📰 FCSSBC: May 31, 2024 Social Services Update

SOCIAL 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?

Practically 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

SOCIAL 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 […]

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📰 FCSSBC: May 24, 2024 Social Services Update

SOCIAL 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 […]

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CMHA resisting stigma: A call for a compassionate public health approach to drug policy and services

CMHA 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 […]

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📰 FCSSBC: May 22, 2024 Social Services Update

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 22, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Children […]

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Notice of the Federation’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

Please join us Friday, June 14, 2024, for the Federation’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, taking place in person in Osoyoos as part of the Federation’s annual Current and Emerging Issues […]

📰 FCSSBC: May 17, 2024 Social Services Update

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 17, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Social […]

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RCY Systemic Review Survey

Dear Service Providers, The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is conducting a review of the government system serving children, youth, and families. As part of this important initiative, […]

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📰 FCSSBC: May 14, 2024 Social Services Update

SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS News, updates, and stories about social care in BC Unfold the recent happenings and advancements in social services May 14, 2024 Subscribe HERE Table of contents Mental […]