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An important message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocates: You can too! – Published July 26
B.C. moves to Step 3 of Restart Plan – Published July 6
Invite your staff to our COVID-19 telephone update with Minister Simons and Dr. Bonnie Henry – Published June 22
CORRECTION – The original email version of this message included an incorrect phone number for the BC Government Get Vaccinated system. The correct number, 1-833-838-2323, is now included in the message below.
Update on COVID-19 vaccinations and information on second doses – Published May 28
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published May 20
Expedited Criminal Record Check Process offered to CLBC Service Providers – Published May 13
Join CLBC’s April 26 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published April 20
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published April 14
Important update on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible for CLBC – Published April 9
Information on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible for CLBC – Published March 26
Join CLBC’s April 1 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published March 25
COVID-19 Service Level Offset Process – Published March 17
As of March 2021, CLBC service providers required to complete Service Level Reporting received COVID-19 Service Level Offset Process materials to prepare them to complete (as appropriate) a Service Level Offset Report form they will receive from CLBC Finance in late March / early April.
- Read the message to Service Providers on the Service Level Offset Process here
- Find more information and supporting documents here
Temporary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) initiative expires March 24, 2021 – Published March 15
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – March 2021 – Published March 10
Information to prepare for COVID-19 vaccinations – Published February 25
B.C. Public Health guidance on masks for CLBC service providers – Published February 19
Updated guidance on Critical Incident Reporting – Published January 27
Join CLBC’s Jan. 26 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published January 20
New grant to help individuals with disabilities return to workforce – Published January 18
The Province has dedicated $9.7 million to a grant program CLBC employment service providers can apply to supplement employment support services to assist about 1,100 people with disabilities who lost their jobs during COVID-19, to prepare them to re-enter the workforce. Applications are through Inclusion BC and are open from January 25 – February 15, 2021.
- For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions here or visit the Inclusion BC webpage here.
- For more information, read the Province’s news release here
Update On B.C. Temporary Pandemic Pay Program Claim Process – Published December 15
Join CLBC’s Dec. 8 COVID-19 teleconference call plus a special award presentation – Published December 3
Send us your COVID-related questions for Dec 8 call and remember these resources – Published December 1
Next CLBC Service Provider call scheduled For December 8 – Published November 25
Update regarding CLBC Service Monitoring during the COVID Pandemic – Published November 17
CLBC funded services in Lower Mainland unaffected by November 7 PHO orders – Published November 9
Updates and reminders about the B.C. Temporary Pandemic Pay Program Claim Process – Published October 22
Join CLBC’s October 26 teleconference COVID-19 update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published October 21
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – October 2020 – Published October 8
Update on B.C. Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) Program Claim Process – Published September 23
Update from the Provincial PPE Supply Hub – Published September 17
Update on B.C. Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) Program Claim Process – Published September 14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the TPP Program
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published September 4
Steps to take when responding to COVID incidents this fall – Published September 1
Message for Direct Funded Home Sharing Providers
Quick Reference Guide for Home Sharing Providers
Update on B.C. Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) Program Claim Process – Published August 17
FAQs about the B.C. TPP Program
PPE available for purchase through Provincial COVID-19 Supply Hub – Published August 7
Update on B.C. Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) Program – Published July 24
Virtual Art Program & Regional Community Of Practice Sessions Extended – Published July 16
Reminder about full staff deployment and emergency funding – Published June 26
Service Level Reporting during COVID-19 (Information for service providers who are required to do Service Level Reporting) – Published June 17
Important Information: Interim Guidance for First Aid Certification during COVID-19 – Published June 10
Share Your Stage 2 Experiences & Questions with Other Agencies and CLBC at Regional Communities of Practice Sessions (for agencies who serve multiple people) – Published June 10
Information about temporary pandemic pay for front-line community living employees – Published June 5
Join a CLBC Webinar to Learn About Stage 2 Recovery – June 5 or 8 – Published June 3
Important Information on CLBC’s COVID-19 Stage 2 Recovery – Published May 29:
- Letter for Service Providers
- Stage 2 Recovery: Self-Assessment for Service Providers
- Letter for Home Sharing Providers
CLBC Update on Hospital Visits – Published May 20
CLBC Update on COVID-19 Recovery Planning – Published May 13
Interim guidance on Critical Incident Reporting – Published April 28
News Release – Emergency Supports For Home Share, Support Service Providers – Published April 21
Reporting COVID-19 Incidents After Hours – Published April 9
Interim guidance from Provincial Health Officer to Social Service Providers for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in their facilities – Published April 5
Further adaptations recommended by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Published April 1
Guidance on the use of video conferencing services by service providers – Published March 30
Update for Service Providers on CLBC projects – Published March 27
Update from CLBC and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Published March 24
For Home Sharing Providers: Update on COVID-19 – Published March 23
Update on adjusting services to keep people safe but still supported – Published March 20
Update on the Provincial Health Officer’s direction to not suspend services – Published March 19
Letter to the social service sector from the B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer regarding COVID-19 – Published March 18
Update on clarification of continuity of day program services – Published March 18
Update to Service Providers on continuity of services such as day programs – Published March 17
Update to Service Providers on COVID-19 – Published March 16
Update to Service Providers on COVID-19 – Published March 6