The latest SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS is here! 🎉
Kamloops' new urgent care centre
Drug crisis updates
Reconciliation Book Club
2025 Social Policy Forum info
📅 Read now & subscribe! fcssbc.ca/dec-13-2024/#BCSocialServices#CommunityCare
🚨BC Disability Collaborative launched a campaign to highlight the 80,000 children in BC with support needs who are underserved. Families share their stories, urging @Dave_Eby to fulfill his promises.
📸 IG: @bcdisabilitycollaborative
📘 FB: BCDisabCollab
🐦 X: @bcdisabilitycol
📉 Canada gets an "F" on the 2024 Disability Poverty Report Card.
Key findings:
➡️ 1 in 6 people with disabilities live in poverty.
➡️ Poverty rates are 2x higher than for those without disabilities.
➡️ Avg. income needed to reach the poverty line: 30%.
disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/…
Applications for Cohort 5 of the Transformative Reconciliation Program are OPEN!
🌍 For leaders ready to create real-world reconciliation practices.
💡 Learn decolonizing principles & Indigenous Knowledges.
💸 Bursaries available!
📅 Apply by Dec. 16: fcssbc.ca/programs/transform…
📢 Exciting Update from Our Member!
St. Leonard's Youth & Family Services is now LEO STREET Youth & Family Services 🎉. Same mission, new name—a place where belonging sparks growth & change.
#SocialJustice#YouthSupport#Community
📢 In today's SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS:
- Historic reforms for First Nations families
- Disability cheque delays during postal strike
- Dakelh couple’s 1,500-km journey for child welfare reform
Read & subscribe: fcssbc.ca/dec-10-2024/#SocialServices#Reconciliation#ChildWelfare
🌟 Support the Next Generation of Social Services Leaders!
The Youth Education Bursary helps youth in care pursue careers in human & social services. We've awarded $296,925 to 217 students.
Make a difference! Donate today: fcssbc.ca/programs/youth-edu…#SocialServices#YouthEducation
📖 Join The Federation's Reconciliation Book Club! On Dec 18, we'll discuss Fatty Legs—a story of resilience & hope. Open to staff at member organizations. Let's learn & grow together. #Reconciliation#FCSSBC#BookClub
Sign up ➡️ fcssbc.ca/bookclub/
🚨 SOCIAL SERVICES NEWS is here!
Get the latest updates on:
- Health challenges in BC hospitals 🏥
- Mental health post-COVID 🧠
- Housing solutions 🏘️
- Advocacy & Reconciliation 📚
🔗 Read & subscribe: fcssbc.ca/dec-06-2024/#SocialServices#CommunityCare#BCNews
The Federation sends our well wishes to Minister Lore as she focuses on her recovery - we have valued our relationship & look forward to working together again in the future.
We're confident that Minister Wickens' experience & knowledge will serve MCFD well as she temporarily takes on this portfolio as acting Minister & collaborates with our sector.
📢 Mark your calendar! Feb. 12–14, 2025: The Social Policy Forum in Victoria, BC. Learn, connect, and inspire action on topics like decolonization, cybersecurity & advocacy. Early Bird: $279 (ends Jan. 13). Register now! eventbrite.com/e/2025-federa…#SocialPolicyForum2025#BC
🚨 Applications for Cohort 5 of the Transformative Reconciliation Program are OPEN!
Join us to explore decolonizing principles, Indigenous Knowledges, & more.
📆 Apply by Dec. 16.
💸 50% bursary available for eligible organizations.
Details & Apply: fcssbc.ca/programs/transform…
The Federation's Youth Education Bursary has supported youth from care to pursue careers in social services—over $296K awarded so far!
This #GivingTuesday, your donation can help even more students succeed. Learn more & donate: fcssbc.ca/programs/youth-edu…#GivingTuesdayCA
Ready to lead change? Join The Federation's Transformative Reconciliation Program (Cohort 5)! 🌍
📅 Start Date: Jan 15, 2025
🌟 Monthly sessions to transform practice through decolonizing principles & Indigenous Knowledges.
Apply now: fcssbc.ca/programs/transform…