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Rising insurance and cybersecurity costs are affecting community agencies across B.C.

Sustainable service agreements must reflect real operating expenses to protect continuity of care and public accountability.

#Budget2026 #CommunityServices #PublicPolicy #BuildBC #PublicValue

Community-based supports help people stay connected to housing, education and employment during times of uncertainty.

Strong partnerships across B.C. continue to strengthen resilience and long-term stability.

#BuildBC #CommunityResilience #CommunityCare #SectorVoices

Service demand is growing in many communities, with agencies supporting increasingly complex needs.

Sustained funding and clear implementation plans will determine whether recent investments translate into stability and continuity of care across B.C.

#Budget2026 #CommunityServices #BuildBC

Strong transitions to adulthood reduce long-term system pressure and support lifelong stability.

Consistent housing, mentorship and community connections matter for youth leaving care. Sector partners across B.C. continue working together on practical solutions.

#YouthTransitions #BuildBC

Key gaps: wages, administration funding, supervision, housing and inclusive services.

The Federation will continue to advocate and work with the government on implementation.

Learn more: fcssbc.ca/news/budget-...

Budget 2026 funds children in care, kids with support needs, family support and child care. Front-line services continue, but many community supports remain unfunded.

Agencies and Indigenous partners remain the core service providers; government oversight is increasing.

Pink Shirt Day Tickets for our annual Pink Luncheon fundraiser are now on sale! Click to get tickets

Pink Shirt Day is a national call to stand up to bullying.

1 in 5 students is affected. Bullying, physical, verbal, social or online, thrives on power imbalances and can cause lasting harm. Reach out. Lead with kindness.

Resources: www.pinkshirtday.ca

#PinkShirtDay #AntiBullying #KindnessMatters

From hate to hope exhibit: Victoria | BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Join us for an interactive exhibit featuring important stories and art inspired by our From Hate to Hope report.

Spot misinformation. Strengthen communities.

March 4–5, the interactive "Misinformation: Can you STOP it?" campaign joins the "From Hate to Hope" exhibit in Victoria. Free and open to the public.

Learn more: bchumanrights.ca/news-and-eve...

#MediaLiteracy #HumanRightsBC #CommunityWellbeing

From hate to hope exhibit: Victoria | BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Join us for an interactive exhibit featuring important stories and art inspired by our From Hate to Hope report.

From March 3–9, visit the free "From Hate to Hope" exhibit at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria. Hear youth voices, explore art and learn how communities across B.C. are working to stop hate and misinformation.

Details: bchumanrights.ca/news-and-eve...

#HumanRights #EndHateBC #BCSocialServices

Community agencies provide prevention that reduces pressure on hospitals, classrooms and courts.

As budget conversations continue, stable workforce funding and sustainable service agreements remain key to continuity of care across B.C.

#Budget2026 #CommunityCare #PublicPolicy #BuildBC

Early supports help families stay connected to work, school and community life. That benefits children today and strengthens B.C.’s workforce tomorrow.

We’re proud to work with partners across the province to support stability and a sense of belonging.

#BuildBC #EarlySupport #CommunityServices

Population growth and shifting needs mean services must adapt quickly. But fixed agreements can limit timely adjustments.

More responsive contracting would help agencies meet community needs while protecting public accountability.

#PolicyMatters #CommunityServices #BuildBC #PublicValue

Small and remote communities depend on community organizations for a range of supports, including youth programs, family services and outreach.

Flexible approaches help ensure people can access help close to home across B.C.

#RuralCommunities #CommunityCare #BuildBC #SectorVoices

Employee Ownership in the Social Services Sector Lessons from the UK and Taproot’s Transition to 100% Employee-Owned

Leadership transitions and recruitment pressures are real across our sector.

Employee ownership is one model worth exploring. Learn how it could support mission, stability and community impact at this upcoming webinar.

Sign up: buff.ly/RvMTt3B

#CommunitySocialServices #SectorLeadership

Employee Ownership in the Social Services Sector Lessons from the UK and Taproot’s Transition to 100% Employee-Owned

What could employee ownership mean for community social services in B.C.?

Join Taproot Community Support Services for a webinar exploring governance, succession and workforce stability through employee ownership models.

Register: buff.ly/RvMTt3B

#CommunitySocialServices #EmployeeOwnership

Complex reporting processes require agencies to dedicate significant staff time to administration instead of direct support.

Streamlined agreements and clear performance measures would protect public accountability and service capacity.

#PublicValue #CommunityServices #BuildBC #PolicyMatters

Community social services support people in staying housed, remaining employed and participating in community life.

A stable community supports reducing pressure on health care and other public systems. Sector partners across B.C. continue working together toward this shared outcome.

Random Acts of Kindness Week & Random Acts of Kindness Day® Help up celebrate kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Week & Random Acts of Kindness Day®. Visit our site for fun kindness ideas to do!

Feb. 17 is "Random Acts of Kindness Day".

In community social services, kindness looks like helping someone find housing, supporting recovery or simply listening without judgment. It's skilled work that keeps people connected and strengthens B.C.

#RandomActsofKindnessDay #CommunitySocialServices

Amy Mullis, in a red blouse, delivers remarks at a podium to a seated audience of community social services professionals gathered for the "Voices and Vision" event in a bright atrium meeting space.

Thank you to every participant, speaker and partner who helped create space for honest conversation and collective direction. Together, we support each other and strengthen the sector.

#VoicesAndVision #CommunitySocialServices #SectorUnity #BuildBC #BCBudget #StrongerTogether

On budget day, when uncertainty, funding constraints and administrative pressures are expected, unity matters. The path forward is collaboration, not competition. When the sector gathers, we reduce fragmentation and increase our ability to advocate effectively for communities across the province.

In challenging moments for the sector, the most important thing we can do is come together to listen, learn and shape a shared vision for community social services in B.C. Events like "Voices and Visions" help organizations move from working in parallel to working in partnership.

"Voices and Vision" wrapped up today.

Community agencies aren't peripheral to public systems; they're essential partners in prevention, stability and well-being across B.C.

Strong social services help build a stronger province.

#VoicesAndVision #Prevention #BCSocialServices #BuildBC

Day 2 at "Voices and Vision": leadership and sustainability.

Today's keynote examines joy and rest as leadership practices because workforce well-being affects service quality and community stability.

Supporting workers supports communities.

#VoicesAndVision #WorkforceWellbeing #CommunityServices

You can also grab West Coast Seeds for spring and Saleema Noon programs for trusted, age-appropriate sexual health education.

Browse. Bid. Share.
www.32auctions.com/youth2026

Your bid supports real services for real youth.

#BC #Fundraising #Nonprofit #Youth #CommunitySupport

Support FCSSBC and BCAAFC Youth Programs Silent auction 'Support FCSSBC and BCAAFC Youth Programs' hosted online at 32auctions.

Imagine this: centre-ice Canucks tickets, a seaside hotel stay, skiing at Mount Washington and dinner at The Keg — all while helping young people in B.C.

Our silent auction ends today (Feb. 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.), and bidding only takes a minute.

Today's "Voices and Vision" sessions cover public health partnerships, leadership retention, reconciliation and responsible AI.

Innovation in social services isn't just tech. It's improving outcomes for children, families and communities across B.C.

#PublicHealth #ResponsibleAI #CommunityServices

Every bid strengthens the community services children, youth and families depend on across B.C.

Bid now, share widely and help turn opportunity into belonging:
www.32auctions.com/youth2026

When communities show up, young people do better.

#CommunitySocialServices #YouthServices #StrongerTogether

Support FCSSBC and BCAAFC Youth Programs Silent auction 'Support FCSSBC and BCAAFC Youth Programs' hosted online at 32auctions.

🏒 Vancouver Canucks vs. Florida Panthers centre-ice tickets
🌊 One-night stay at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
⛷ Mount Washington Ski Bus passes
🥩 The Keg gift card
🌱 West Coast Seeds gift card for spring planting
💻 Saleema Noon online sexual health programs for families and educators

Support FCSSBC and BCAAFC Youth Programs Silent auction 'Support FCSSBC and BCAAFC Youth Programs' hosted online at 32auctions.

What if your next great night out, or weekend away, helped a young person feel safer and supported?

Our silent auction is ending today (Feb. 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.), and the experiences are exceptional:

"Voices and Vision" opens with a welcome to the territory and a session on Two-Eyed Seeing leadership.

Blending Indigenous and Western knowledge helps organizations move from authority-based leadership to relationship-based leadership.

That's how systems improve.

#Reconciliation #BCSocialServices