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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.
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The latest CSSHSA newsletter highlights upcoming training, free webinars and more.

🪶 Indigenous Veterans Day – Nov. 8
🎖️ Remembrance Day – Nov. 11
💬 Return-to-Work Community of Practice – Nov. 18
🧠 Leadership + MHFA training – all this month

Read the full update at csshsa.ca

#HealthAndSafety
Community Social Services Health and Safety Association
Health and Safety Resources for Community Social Services Sector.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Looking to better support clients facing financial challenges?

Join The Federation and Family Services of Greater Vancouver for a free online Benefits Wayfinder workshop on Nov. 20, 1–2:30 p.m. PST.

Learn how to use Prosper Canada's Wayfinder tool to help clients find the benefits they deserve...
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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The Youth Education Bursary helps youth from care study social services 💙

It’s powered by donors who believe in change.
🎁 fcssbc.ca/policy-and-a...

#FCSSBC #SupportYouth #Bursary #SocialServices #DonorImpact
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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November 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Registration is open for Voices and Vision: leading change in social services!

📍 Victoria | 📅 Feb. 11–13, 2026

Join leaders, advocates and front-line workers from across B.C. to share ideas, build connections and lead change in community social services.

Highlights include:
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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A strong, connected community social services sector builds a healthier B.C. 💙

The Federation represents 155+ organizations across the province, supporting, advocating for and leading the people who care for our communities.

Learn more about becoming a member:
👉 fcssbc.ca/membership-m...

#Members
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…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Archway Community Services has spent 50+ years building a sense of belonging, and now they're reshaping what community-based mental wellness can look like.

Free counselling, trauma support, youth programs, and care for the caregivers themselves.
Healing through community: Archway Community Services’ commitment to mental wellness | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
For over five decades, Archway Community Services has been a cornerstone of support and advocacy in British Columbia, offering essential programs and services to individuals and families in need. As…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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💼 Federation members are hiring in B.C.’s community social services sector.

Browse openings or post a job today:
🔗 fcssbc.ca/jobs

#BCJobs #Hiring #CommunitySocialServices #NonProfitJobs
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November 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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When floods hit the Fraser Valley in 2021, FVCDC stepped in to help families in crisis, providing essentials, joy for kids and hope for the community. 💛

For 40+ years, they've been supporting children and youth through early learning, mental health and family services.
Resilience in action: how Fraser Valley Child Development Centre supports families through crisis | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
When the Fraser Valley floods devastated communities in November 2021, families faced immediate and overwhelming challenges: they were displaced from their homes, cut off from essential supplies and…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Built for B.C.'s social services sector. Backed by 40 years of trust.

The Federation Association Benefit Plan delivers custom coverage and dependable renewals.

More info: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...

#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #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…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Family Services of the North Shore is helping families thrive, one connection at a time. 💙

From early childhood support to gender-based violence prevention and mental health training, FSNS is building a stronger, more resilient community.

Read how: buff.ly/EAOxJhI

#CommunityCare #FamilySupport
Supporting families, building communities: The impact of Family Services of the North Shore | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS) has been a foundational part of the North Shore community for decades, providing vital support to children, parents, and families. Under the direction of…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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💡 Frontline staff, want to better help clients with financial struggles?

Join us Nov. 20, 1–2:30 p.m. PST for a free virtual Benefits Wayfinder workshop, delivered by Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Connection is at the heart of everything arc programs does.

From youth supports to family connection centres, this Okanagan and West Kootenay agency is building belonging and hope through collaboration and care.
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We lead with advocacy, connection and care.

The Federation brings member voices to the table, influences policy and builds sector resilience through collaboration and shared learning.

Because a strong, connected social services sector means a stronger, more caring B.C. 💚
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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We are The Federation of Community Social Services of BC. A network of 155+ organizations delivering essential social services across the province.

For over 40 years, we've supported and connected those working on the front lines of care. Strengthening the systems that help people thrive. 🌿
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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We're proud to represent B.C.'s community social service agencies. Working together for equity, justice and healthy communities across the province.

Our vision: a society where everyone has access to inclusive, high-quality social services.

#CommunitySocialServices #BC #Equity #SocialJustice
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Health starts with housing, income, care and education. The work you do every day.

The Federation supports @gensqueeze.bsky.social's call for B.C. to fund prevention, not just treatment.

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#GetWellCanada #BCPoli
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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.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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A bursary can open doors that once seemed out of reach 💙

Support youth from care studying social services:
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#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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October 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Ever reacted in a way that shut down a good conversation?

CSSHSA's new People Working Well article, "Mastering Reactivity," shares three strategies leaders can use to build psychological safety and support team well-being.

Read the article: peopleworkingwellbc.ca/learning-hub...
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Membership matters.

We connect 155+ community social services organizations across B.C. We support, advocate and lead so the sector and communities can thrive.

Learn more: fcssbc.ca/membership-m...

#MembershipMatters #CommunitySocialServices #BC #Advocacy #Equity
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…
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October 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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🌿 Federation members are hiring across B.C.

Explore new career opportunities in community social services:
🔗 fcssbc.ca/jobs

#BCJobs #Hiring #CommunitySocialServices
Jobs | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
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October 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Benefits made for the people who care for others.

The Federation Association Benefit Plan offers custom coverage and consistent renewals for B.C.'s social services sector.

Details: fcssbc.ca/member-servi...

#SocialServices #Nonprofits #EmployeeBenefits #BC #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…
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October 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Helping clients with financial challenges? 💸
Join a free virtual Benefits Wayfinder training with Family Services of Greater Vancouver!

🗓 Thurs, Nov. 20 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. PST
Learn to:
• Use Prosper Canada’s tool to find benefits
• Build trauma-informed money conversation skills
Benefits Wayfinder Training for Frontline Staff | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Are you looking to improve how you help clients with financial struggles? Prosper Canada's Benefits Wayfinder is a powerful tool!
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October 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Archway Community Services is breaking barriers in mental health.

Counsellors help Abbotsford residents rebuild confidence, regain stability and reconnect with family despite funding gaps and rising demand.

Read more: buff.ly/y6PjjmI

#MentalHealth #CommunityServices #SocialImpact #Counselling
Breaking barriers in mental health: an inside look at Archway Community Services | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
The work of community social service organizations often goes unseen, yet the impact they have on individuals, families and communities is profound. At Archway Community Services, the impact is felt…
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October 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Children and youth with disabilities in B.C. deserve better.

Our new article breaks down a joint call for a real provincial disability strategy. One that delivers timely, fair and culturally safe supports for every family.

Read the article → fcssbc.ca/news/organiz...
Organizations urge improved supports for children and youth with disabilities in B.C. | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Four provincial organizations are urging the B.C. government to act on long-standing promises to improve supports and services for children and youth with disabilities, warning that tens of thousands ...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre has spent 40+ years empowering children, youth and families through collaboration and care. 💙

CEO Karen Dickenson Smith reminds us: “None of us can do it alone.”

Read how FVCDC builds stronger and more inclusive communities. 👇
Building brighter futures: the power of collaboration at Fraser Valley Child Development Centre | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
In the heart of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) has been a beacon of hope for over 40 years. The organization’s dedication to empowering children…
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October 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM