People who rely on community social services on southern Vancouver Island are in jeopardy because of the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s new South Island Contracted Service Delivery Plan. The plan is currently being implemented.

Agencies that provide support and programs for adults with developmental disabilities have over the past month had no other option but to sign contracts

TORONTO, June 7 /CNW/ - Children's Aid Society workers in five communities will be operating lemonade stands and hosting BBQs today to demonstrate the desperation facing many agencies by the government's refusal to fully-fund services for vulnerable children.

As a result of the hard work and dedication of community social service workers across the province,

a recent proclamation by the provincial government has established that March 2010 will forever be known as "Community Social Services Month" in British Columbia. 

I recently visited fellow BCGEU members who work at the homeless shelter at 201 Central Street in Vancouver. The shelter is operated by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. Its funding and funding for several similar facilities will run out on April 30.

Developmental Services: Worker Appreciation Day

From The Wellesley Institute's Michael Shapcott

Canada’s non-profit sector has passed the vital $100 billion mark – measuring the overall contribution to GDP.

November 24th, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the 1989 unanimous resolution of this House to eliminate poverty among Canadian children by the year 2000.

Three Saskatchewan unions combine efforts to improve wages and working conditions for those who help the most vulnerable people in society.

The province of Saskatchewan has proclaimed November 6, 2009, as CBO Workers Appreciation Day in recognition of the tremendous work being done by the staff of the hundreds of community-based organizations (CBOs) across Saskatchewan.