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.
Projects & Issues Update: COVID-19, Labour Market Research, HR Strategy, Research
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation team talks a lot about how interconnected our work is—how our leadership development work is also related to our recruitment and retention work and how our commitment to […]
Social Services in a Time of Crisis
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOne of the messages that The Federation has been using for many, many years describes our sector as one of three legs of a stool. The point this makes is […]
COVID-19: Updates, Supports & Resources for Federation Members
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, we are doing our very best to keep Federation members informed and up-to-date. We are in constant communication with our members, government colleagues, and sector […]
COVID-19 Update for Members
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs many of you know, events are being cancelled, businesses are closing, and BC’s top doctor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, is urging people to follow directions regarding hand hygiene, social distancing, […]
Training Opportunities for Fed Members
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast fall, The Federation launched a new program for our members—an ongoing series of regional training opportunities across the province. It is something we have wanted to do for a […]
The Federation’s Award for Excellence
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast week, I spoke about the Federation’s Youth Education Bursary and the way that it serves to welcome young people into our sector and our work. Today, I want to […]
Youth Education Bursary Applications
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisMany of you already know that the idea behind The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary actually came from Federation members, not the board of directors or staff team. But what you […]
Federation Research Bulletin: February 2020
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin includes new articles and reports about foster and kinship care, the needs of young parents in care, public perceptions of child protection work, intimate partner violence, […]
An Important Leadership 2020 Update
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIn November, The Federation’s 13th cohort of Leadership 2020 graduates completed the program. They joined the ranks over 400 alumni from across BC who have participated since 2011. Around the […]
A new year at The Federation: Changes & Opportunities
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy Mullis1. Our continuing mission… For many of us, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we want to go […]