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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC connects and works with over 155 organizations that form the backbone of a healthy, just and caring B.C. We strengthen the sector through advocacy, training and community rooted in equity and impact.
Your perspective matters. RCY is gathering leadership and frontline insights on staffed residential care through two confidential surveys.
Read the article and participate by Jan. 19: fcssbc.ca/news/rcy-inv...
#SocialServices #CareSector #ChildWelfare
Read the article and participate by Jan. 19: fcssbc.ca/news/rcy-inv...
#SocialServices #CareSector #ChildWelfare
RCY invites leaders to share perspectives on staffed residential care | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is continuing its review of staffed residential resources and is inviting sector leaders to share their perspectives through a confidential online…
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December 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Your perspective matters. RCY is gathering leadership and frontline insights on staffed residential care through two confidential surveys.
Read the article and participate by Jan. 19: fcssbc.ca/news/rcy-inv...
#SocialServices #CareSector #ChildWelfare
Read the article and participate by Jan. 19: fcssbc.ca/news/rcy-inv...
#SocialServices #CareSector #ChildWelfare
RCY is inviting owners, executive directors and managers to complete a confidential survey as part of its review of staffed residential resources. A separate survey is available for direct service providers.
Read the article and access the surveys: buff.ly/zK3cRRu
#ChildYouthCare
Read the article and access the surveys: buff.ly/zK3cRRu
#ChildYouthCare
RCY invites leaders to share perspectives on staffed residential care | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is continuing its review of staffed residential resources and is inviting sector leaders to share their perspectives through a confidential online…
fcssbc.ca
December 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
RCY is inviting owners, executive directors and managers to complete a confidential survey as part of its review of staffed residential resources. A separate survey is available for direct service providers.
Read the article and access the surveys: buff.ly/zK3cRRu
#ChildYouthCare
Read the article and access the surveys: buff.ly/zK3cRRu
#ChildYouthCare
A strong social services sector doesn’t happen by accident. It takes coordination, advocacy and collective leadership.
That’s the work of The Federation: supporting 155+ organizations working every day to build a healthier, more caring B.C.
#BCNonprofits #CommunityCare
That’s the work of The Federation: supporting 155+ organizations working every day to build a healthier, more caring B.C.
#BCNonprofits #CommunityCare
December 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A strong social services sector doesn’t happen by accident. It takes coordination, advocacy and collective leadership.
That’s the work of The Federation: supporting 155+ organizations working every day to build a healthier, more caring B.C.
#BCNonprofits #CommunityCare
That’s the work of The Federation: supporting 155+ organizations working every day to build a healthier, more caring B.C.
#BCNonprofits #CommunityCare
Community social services work happens everywhere in B.C., and so do we.
The Federation connects organizations across regions to share knowledge, strengthen practice and advocate for systems that reflect real community needs.
#BC #CommunityServices #Advocacy
The Federation connects organizations across regions to share knowledge, strengthen practice and advocate for systems that reflect real community needs.
#BC #CommunityServices #Advocacy
December 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Community social services work happens everywhere in B.C., and so do we.
The Federation connects organizations across regions to share knowledge, strengthen practice and advocate for systems that reflect real community needs.
#BC #CommunityServices #Advocacy
The Federation connects organizations across regions to share knowledge, strengthen practice and advocate for systems that reflect real community needs.
#BC #CommunityServices #Advocacy
The Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund is open again to donations.
Funds will be granted to organizations supporting flood-impacted Abbotsford residents. Resources are limited, and needs are expected to be significant, especially close to the holidays.
Please share if you can: buff.ly/LjINQrp
Funds will be granted to organizations supporting flood-impacted Abbotsford residents. Resources are limited, and needs are expected to be significant, especially close to the holidays.
Please share if you can: buff.ly/LjINQrp
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund is open again to donations.
Funds will be granted to organizations supporting flood-impacted Abbotsford residents. Resources are limited, and needs are expected to be significant, especially close to the holidays.
Please share if you can: buff.ly/LjINQrp
Funds will be granted to organizations supporting flood-impacted Abbotsford residents. Resources are limited, and needs are expected to be significant, especially close to the holidays.
Please share if you can: buff.ly/LjINQrp
The Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund has been reactivated as of Dec. 11, 2025, in response to growing flood risk.
The fund supports Abbotsford residents impacted by flooding and helps meet critical needs during recovery and rebuilding.
Donate or share: abbotsfordcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
The fund supports Abbotsford residents impacted by flooding and helps meet critical needs during recovery and rebuilding.
Donate or share: abbotsfordcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund has been reactivated as of Dec. 11, 2025, in response to growing flood risk.
The fund supports Abbotsford residents impacted by flooding and helps meet critical needs during recovery and rebuilding.
Donate or share: abbotsfordcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
The fund supports Abbotsford residents impacted by flooding and helps meet critical needs during recovery and rebuilding.
Donate or share: abbotsfordcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
Leadership opportunity to share 📣
Board Voice Society of BC is seeking an executive director to lead its 2025–2027 strategic plan and expand governance support across B.C.’s social services sector.
This is not a Federation role, but we’re proud to help amplify it.
Apply by Jan. 15, 2026.
Board Voice Society of BC is seeking an executive director to lead its 2025–2027 strategic plan and expand governance support across B.C.’s social services sector.
This is not a Federation role, but we’re proud to help amplify it.
Apply by Jan. 15, 2026.
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Leadership opportunity to share 📣
Board Voice Society of BC is seeking an executive director to lead its 2025–2027 strategic plan and expand governance support across B.C.’s social services sector.
This is not a Federation role, but we’re proud to help amplify it.
Apply by Jan. 15, 2026.
Board Voice Society of BC is seeking an executive director to lead its 2025–2027 strategic plan and expand governance support across B.C.’s social services sector.
This is not a Federation role, but we’re proud to help amplify it.
Apply by Jan. 15, 2026.
We’re helping spread the word for the Board Voice Society of BC.
Board Voice is hiring its next executive director. A part-time, remote role focused on governance education, advocacy and strengthening boards across the community social services sector.
Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026.
Board Voice is hiring its next executive director. A part-time, remote role focused on governance education, advocacy and strengthening boards across the community social services sector.
Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We’re helping spread the word for the Board Voice Society of BC.
Board Voice is hiring its next executive director. A part-time, remote role focused on governance education, advocacy and strengthening boards across the community social services sector.
Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026.
Board Voice is hiring its next executive director. A part-time, remote role focused on governance education, advocacy and strengthening boards across the community social services sector.
Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026.
Designed for social services. Trusted for decades.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports B.C. organizations with reliable, custom benefits.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports B.C. organizations with reliable, custom benefits.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
Insurance and benefits programs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Protecting the people who care for our communitiesThe Federation is committed to ensuring the community social services sector feels secure and protected. That is why we offer our member agencies…
fcssbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Designed for social services. Trusted for decades.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports B.C. organizations with reliable, custom benefits.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports B.C. organizations with reliable, custom benefits.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
Benefits built for the realities of social services work.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan delivers sector-specific coverage and steady renewals across B.C.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan delivers sector-specific coverage and steady renewals across B.C.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
Insurance and benefits programs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Protecting the people who care for our communitiesThe Federation is committed to ensuring the community social services sector feels secure and protected. That is why we offer our member agencies…
fcssbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Benefits built for the realities of social services work.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan delivers sector-specific coverage and steady renewals across B.C.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan delivers sector-specific coverage and steady renewals across B.C.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
Your support helps youth from care study social services and build brighter futures 💙
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/policy-and-a...
#FCSSBC #SupportYouth #Bursary #DonorImpact #SocialServices
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/policy-and-a...
#FCSSBC #SupportYouth #Bursary #DonorImpact #SocialServices
Youth Bursary | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary assists young people who are or have been in care and want to pur
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December 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Your support helps youth from care study social services and build brighter futures 💙
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/policy-and-a...
#FCSSBC #SupportYouth #Bursary #DonorImpact #SocialServices
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/policy-and-a...
#FCSSBC #SupportYouth #Bursary #DonorImpact #SocialServices
B.C.’s community social services sector is strongest when we work together.
The Federation brings 155+ organizations together to learn, collaborate and influence the policies that shape our work.
Learn more about joining:
fcssbc.ca/membership-m...
#MembershipMatters #CommunitySocialServices #BC
The Federation brings 155+ organizations together to learn, collaborate and influence the policies that shape our work.
Learn more about joining:
fcssbc.ca/membership-m...
#MembershipMatters #CommunitySocialServices #BC
Membership matters | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Who we areThe Federation of Community Social Services of BC is a provincial association representing over 155 social services organizations that deliver essential social services throughout B.C. Our…
fcssbc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
B.C.’s community social services sector is strongest when we work together.
The Federation brings 155+ organizations together to learn, collaborate and influence the policies that shape our work.
Learn more about joining:
fcssbc.ca/membership-m...
#MembershipMatters #CommunitySocialServices #BC
The Federation brings 155+ organizations together to learn, collaborate and influence the policies that shape our work.
Learn more about joining:
fcssbc.ca/membership-m...
#MembershipMatters #CommunitySocialServices #BC
Lone-parent families in B.C. face nearly five times the poverty risk of couple families. In 2023, 45.1% of children in lone-parent households lived in poverty. Inequality is stark: the highest-earning 10% of lone-parent families made 86 times more than those with the lowest incomes.
2025 Child Poverty Report Card - First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society
About the 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card This year’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card highlights widening income inequality, rising housing and food insecurity, and the growing number of families…
firstcallbc.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Lone-parent families in B.C. face nearly five times the poverty risk of couple families. In 2023, 45.1% of children in lone-parent households lived in poverty. Inequality is stark: the highest-earning 10% of lone-parent families made 86 times more than those with the lowest incomes.
BC’s child poverty rate stayed at 16.7% in 2023, but the depth of poverty worsened. Families are falling further below the poverty line and losing ground as housing, food and essentials become increasingly out of reach.
2025 Child Poverty Report Card - First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society
About the 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card This year’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card highlights widening income inequality, rising housing and food insecurity, and the growing number of families…
firstcallbc.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
BC’s child poverty rate stayed at 16.7% in 2023, but the depth of poverty worsened. Families are falling further below the poverty line and losing ground as housing, food and essentials become increasingly out of reach.
Thank you to CARF Canada, a sponsor of "Voices and Vision."
CARF supports high-quality community services across Canada through peer-review accreditation in aging, behavioural health, child and youth services, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation and vision rehabilitation.
CARF supports high-quality community services across Canada through peer-review accreditation in aging, behavioural health, child and youth services, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation and vision rehabilitation.
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Thank you to CARF Canada, a sponsor of "Voices and Vision."
CARF supports high-quality community services across Canada through peer-review accreditation in aging, behavioural health, child and youth services, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation and vision rehabilitation.
CARF supports high-quality community services across Canada through peer-review accreditation in aging, behavioural health, child and youth services, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation and vision rehabilitation.
Sponsor spotlight: CARF Canada
We’re proud to have CARF Canada supporting "Voices and Vision," and registration is almost sold out.
CARF’s peer-review accreditation helps service providers across Canada meet international standards for quality, accountability and continuous improvement...
We’re proud to have CARF Canada supporting "Voices and Vision," and registration is almost sold out.
CARF’s peer-review accreditation helps service providers across Canada meet international standards for quality, accountability and continuous improvement...
December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sponsor spotlight: CARF Canada
We’re proud to have CARF Canada supporting "Voices and Vision," and registration is almost sold out.
CARF’s peer-review accreditation helps service providers across Canada meet international standards for quality, accountability and continuous improvement...
We’re proud to have CARF Canada supporting "Voices and Vision," and registration is almost sold out.
CARF’s peer-review accreditation helps service providers across Canada meet international standards for quality, accountability and continuous improvement...
Careers that make a difference start here.
Find job openings with Federation members across B.C.:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#Jobs #BCJobs #CommunitySocialServices
Find job openings with Federation members across B.C.:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#Jobs #BCJobs #CommunitySocialServices
Jobs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Register
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December 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Careers that make a difference start here.
Find job openings with Federation members across B.C.:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#Jobs #BCJobs #CommunitySocialServices
Find job openings with Federation members across B.C.:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#Jobs #BCJobs #CommunitySocialServices
Federation members across B.C. are hiring.
Browse current job postings in community social services:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#BCJobs #Hiring #CommunitySocialServices
Browse current job postings in community social services:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#BCJobs #Hiring #CommunitySocialServices
Jobs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
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December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Federation members across B.C. are hiring.
Browse current job postings in community social services:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#BCJobs #Hiring #CommunitySocialServices
Browse current job postings in community social services:
fcssbc.ca/jobs
#BCJobs #Hiring #CommunitySocialServices
You help prevent illness through housing, income, care and education.
But B.C. still spends far more on treatment than prevention.
The Federation supports @gensqueeze.bsky.social’s call to shift that balance.
🔗 www.gensqueeze.ca/get_well_can...
#GetWellCanada
But B.C. still spends far more on treatment than prevention.
The Federation supports @gensqueeze.bsky.social’s call to shift that balance.
🔗 www.gensqueeze.ca/get_well_can...
#GetWellCanada
Get Well Canada BC Toolkit
Health doesn’t begin with medical care – it begins in the conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work and age. Growing spending on social services is a win-win-win-win strategy for BC.
www.gensqueeze.ca
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
You help prevent illness through housing, income, care and education.
But B.C. still spends far more on treatment than prevention.
The Federation supports @gensqueeze.bsky.social’s call to shift that balance.
🔗 www.gensqueeze.ca/get_well_can...
#GetWellCanada
But B.C. still spends far more on treatment than prevention.
The Federation supports @gensqueeze.bsky.social’s call to shift that balance.
🔗 www.gensqueeze.ca/get_well_can...
#GetWellCanada
Reconciliation takes more than intention. It takes action.
Applications are open for cohort 6 of "Transformative Reconciliation in Community Social Services" (January – December 2026). Learn more: fcssbc.ca/news/applica...
#Reconciliation #CommunityServices #Leadership
Applications are open for cohort 6 of "Transformative Reconciliation in Community Social Services" (January – December 2026). Learn more: fcssbc.ca/news/applica...
#Reconciliation #CommunityServices #Leadership
Applications open for Transformative Reconciliation in Community Social Services cohort 6 | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
If you have participated in a previous cohort of the Transformative Reconciliation program, please log in to navigate to the online community and resources. If you are having trouble accessing the…
fcssbc.ca
December 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reconciliation takes more than intention. It takes action.
Applications are open for cohort 6 of "Transformative Reconciliation in Community Social Services" (January – December 2026). Learn more: fcssbc.ca/news/applica...
#Reconciliation #CommunityServices #Leadership
Applications are open for cohort 6 of "Transformative Reconciliation in Community Social Services" (January – December 2026). Learn more: fcssbc.ca/news/applica...
#Reconciliation #CommunityServices #Leadership
Tomorrow, Dec. 6, we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We remember the 14 women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal and recommit to ending gender-based violence. Wear white. Take action.
#16Days
#16Days
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Tomorrow, Dec. 6, we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We remember the 14 women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal and recommit to ending gender-based violence. Wear white. Take action.
#16Days
#16Days
Across B.C., community social services organizations are doing essential work often without the systems or funding they deserve. The Federation connects 155+ organizations to advocate, share knowledge and build collective strength because a healthy society depends on a strong social services sector.
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Across B.C., community social services organizations are doing essential work often without the systems or funding they deserve. The Federation connects 155+ organizations to advocate, share knowledge and build collective strength because a healthy society depends on a strong social services sector.
Stable, sector-specific benefits since 1983.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports social services employers and their teams across B.C.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports social services employers and their teams across B.C.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
Insurance and benefits programs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Protecting the people who care for our communitiesThe Federation is committed to ensuring the community social services sector feels secure and protected. That is why we offer our member agencies…
fcssbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Stable, sector-specific benefits since 1983.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports social services employers and their teams across B.C.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan supports social services employers and their teams across B.C.
Learn more: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#BC #SocialServices #Nonprofits #Benefits #Wellness
Built for B.C.’s community social services sector.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan offers custom coverage and consistent renewals with no surprises.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan offers custom coverage and consistent renewals with no surprises.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
Insurance and benefits programs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Protecting the people who care for our communitiesThe Federation is committed to ensuring the community social services sector feels secure and protected. That is why we offer our member agencies…
fcssbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Built for B.C.’s community social services sector.
The Federation Association Benefit Plan offers custom coverage and consistent renewals with no surprises.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
The Federation Association Benefit Plan offers custom coverage and consistent renewals with no surprises.
Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...
#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #WorkplaceWellness
Disability inclusion is not optional.
The UN Disability Inclusion Strategy affirms that the rights of persons with disabilities are integral to all human rights. Advancing social progress depends on dignity, autonomy and agency for all.
#IDPD #DisabilityRights #Equity
The UN Disability Inclusion Strategy affirms that the rights of persons with disabilities are integral to all human rights. Advancing social progress depends on dignity, autonomy and agency for all.
#IDPD #DisabilityRights #Equity
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Disability inclusion is not optional.
The UN Disability Inclusion Strategy affirms that the rights of persons with disabilities are integral to all human rights. Advancing social progress depends on dignity, autonomy and agency for all.
#IDPD #DisabilityRights #Equity
The UN Disability Inclusion Strategy affirms that the rights of persons with disabilities are integral to all human rights. Advancing social progress depends on dignity, autonomy and agency for all.
#IDPD #DisabilityRights #Equity