WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD
Let’s talk about what’s happening in our own backyard
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges. Our Backyard is where we come together to share stories, provide resources for the community, and create dialogue about complex issues such as homelessness, trauma, and poverty. There’s more to every story, so let’s dive in.
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Come one, come all – join Family Services of Greater Vancouver at The Soirée
When life is at its most difficult, finding support can be a challenge, but Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) – one of the region’s oldest and deepest non-profit social services providers – meets people in crisis where they’re at.…
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Statement on Directions Youth Detox Closure
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has played an active role in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community since 1928. For close to 30 years, FSGV has operated withdrawal management services at Directions Youth Detox, a voluntary home-like…
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#ExploreTheAnd
Explore the And marks our commitment to acknowledging the experiences and perspectives of victims and survivors of crime and bringing them to a wider audience.
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Tickets on Sale for Fam Jam Kitchen
Family Day, taking place in British Columbia on February 21, is a day for loved ones to spend quality time together – but not every family has that luxury. This year, Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is encouraging the…
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Partner Highlight: The Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
The Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre exists to help Vancouver children and youth who have experienced abuse get back to feeling like kids again. The Treehouse co-locates a number of services and support workers, including social workers from the…
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Building Inclusive Communities Through Literacy
“Literacy is foundational. It’s what we need to make life easier.” These were the first words from Maureen Kehler, Program Manager at Decoda Literacy Solutions, when we sat down to talk about why literacy is important to the health…
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Navigating the Financial Marketplace
November is Financial Literacy Month and here at FSGV, we believe that all British Columbians should have access to tools and knowledge to feel empowered about finances. The theme for Week Four is “Navigating the Financial Marketplace” and to get…
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Managing Savings
November is Financial Literacy Month and here at FSGV, we believe that all British Columbians should have access to tools and knowledge to feel empowered about finances. The theme for Week Three is “Managing Savings” and to get some practical…
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Managing Debt
November is Financial Literacy Month and here at FSGV, we believe that all British Columbians should have access to tools and knowledge to feel empowered about finances. The theme for Week Two is “Managing Debt” and to get some practical…
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Supporting Foster Families Where They’re At
Viola Su is a Counsellor with FSGV Foster Family Support Services. She’s been with the agency since 2019, supporting foster families as they navigate the ups and downs of parenting during a pandemic. Viola’s previous experience as a behavior interventionist…
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Slipper Soirée Helps People Find a Safe Place to Sleep
A safe place to sleep is not always guaranteed, but Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), one of the region’s oldest and deepest non-profit social services providers, supports those in crisis.