Welcome to our new website! The Foster Parents Support Services Society (FPSSS) is now the Caring Families Society. We still are the same organization, supporting BC family caregivers with a wide range of education and support services.
Over the years both the language used to describe foster caregiving and the inclusiveness of the term have changed and evolved. Our old name, Foster Parents Support Services Society, used the term ‘foster parent’, which is still commonly used. We have updated this to ‘foster caregiver’ on the new site, to better include the broader fostering community, and reflect the changing role of caregivers. We’ve also expanded our services to be more inclusive of kinship and extended family caregivers, who play an increasingly central and acknowledged role in the fostering community.
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Foster Family Swim
Foster Family Swim
Foster Family Swim Thursday, January 2nd, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Frank Jameson Aquatic Centre, 810 6th Avenue, Ladysmith Open to all foster families in the Cowichan Valley and Central Island Areas! Join other foster families for a swimmingly good time! Caring Families Society has reserved the whole pool just for foster families! Non swimmers are welcome […]
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Caregiver Lunch and Learn
Caregiver Lunch and Learn
Caregiver Lunch and Learn Metis Cultural session Who Are the Métis? Thursday, January 9th 11:30am to 1:30pm CR Family Services, conference room, 487-10th Avenue (Thursday once/month) Do you have questions about Métis and what that means as a caregiver? This presentation facilitated by the North Island Metis Association offers an overview of Métis culture, history, […]
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Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk, Bruce Parry, Dan Seigel, Brene Brown, and Harvard University. […]
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Foster Caregivers Social Morning
Foster Caregivers Social Morning
Tuesday, January 14th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, February 11th, 10:00am to 11:30am Caring Families Society office, #102-6421 Applecross Road Connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can bring. Watch your emails for more information! January’s theme is New Beginnings, and February’s is The Power of Love. Foster caregivers please […]
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Foster Family Toy Exchange
Foster Family Toy Exchange
Foster Family Toy Exchange Tuesday, January 15th, 10:00am to 11:30am 6250 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo Caring Families warmly invites all foster caregivers to attend this special event. We will be meeting in the large room at the Vancouver Island Public Library’s Nanaimo North Branch. Please bring toys, books, puzzles, or crafts that are in clean […]
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Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
Thursday, January 16th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Working with Indigenous Families Thursday, February 20th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Infant Development – activities to promote healthy development Mary Catherine Williams facilitates these informative and focused meetings and offers a chance for caregivers to learn and connect. To register, please email safebabies@fpsss.com.
Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk, Bruce Parry, Dan Seigel, Brene Brown, and Harvard University. The first module is […]
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Foster Caregiver Mornings
Foster Caregiver Mornings
Foster Caregiver Mornings Wednesday, January 17th, 9:30am to 11:00am Wednesday, February 21st, 9:30am to 11:00am Cowichan Community Centre (Nitnat Room), 2687 James Street These Cowichan Valley Local hosted gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. Our best source of wisdom and support […]
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Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk, Bruce Parry, Dan Seigel, Brene Brown, and Harvard University. […]
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Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk, Bruce Parry, Dan Seigel, Brene Brown, and Harvard University. The first module is […]
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Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday, January 24th, 10:00am to 11:00am Friday, February 28th, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue (4th Friday of the month) These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in […]
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Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk, Bruce Parry, Dan Seigel, Brene Brown, and Harvard University. […]
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Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting
Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting
Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday, January 28th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, February 25th, 10:00am to 11:30am Host: Tom Robinson (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend their casual round the kitchen table gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and […]
Nanaimo-Ladysmith Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting
Nanaimo-Ladysmith Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting
Nanaimo-Ladysmith Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting Tuesday, January 28th, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Board Room #102, 488 Albert Street and Virtually via Teams These meetings are a great opportunity to connect with the Resource Team and other caregivers, ask questions, and stay up to date with changes in MCFD policies and practices. MCFD will send […]
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Empowering Foster Parents of Children and Youth with Autism and ADHD
Empowering Foster Parents of Children and Youth with Autism and ADHD
Presented by BC Foster Parents Association Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 8:00am to 3:00pm Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria Speaker Jessica Pfeffer, MACP, MEM, RCC, CCC Open to Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers. This workshop is specifically designed for foster caregivers caring for children and youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum […]
Talking About Sexting CLN (Virtual)
Talking About Sexting CLN (Virtual)
Wednesday, January 29th, 6:30pm to 8:00 pm Presented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham Open to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. Sexting refers to the sending of sexual messages, photos or videos using a mobile device. In this workshop, you will learn… 1. Why someone would ask someone to send them a nude 2. Why […]
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Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk, Bruce Parry, Dan Seigel, Brene Brown, and Harvard University. The first module is […]
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