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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.

Stories


Respecting the Person Behind the Story: FSGV’s Client Story Philosophy

There's no doubt: stories are powerful. In the non-profit sector, they help people outside of the work understand its impact, inspire community support, and bri...

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Parent-Teen Mediation: Conflict Skills for Life

PTM supports families (of all kinds) who are experiencing interpersonal conflict between caregivers and teenage youth. Families are referred to our program by ...

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In Their Own Words: Client Quotes from 2025

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we don't often share client stories. It's a balance of reasons which mostly comes down to prioritizing keeping people s...

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Advocacy


Respecting the Person Behind the Story: FSGV’s Client Story Philosophy

There's no doubt: stories are powerful. In the non-profit sector, they help people outside of the work understand its impact, inspire community support, and bri...

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There’s More Support for Survivors: What Client-Led and Trauma-Informed Means at FSGV

Client-Led Care Survivors deserve to be believed – not only about their experiences, but about their needs and goals too. Surviving isn't just about making i...

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There’s More to Brenda’s Story

Brenda Lochhead doesn’t particularly like the spotlight to be on her, however we’re sharing a bit of her work and advocacy today to celebrate what she has ...

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News


More Than Food and a Bed: Care with Dignity at the Core

When we first walked in the door, a youth worker asked us if we were hydrated. Sitting down in the staff office to start the interview, a different youth worker...

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Running a Home for 9 Teenagers: What it Takes to Operate a 24/7/365 Youth Safehouse

How do you begin to summarize what it’s like running a Safehouse for youth? Well, to start, imagine a house with nine teenagers. Among the six bedrooms, ther...

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A Family Day 2025 Pop-Up Wrap-Up

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Family Services of Greater Vancouver teamed up with Vancouver Public Library for a resource fair pop-up event to let the communi...

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