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.
FASD Across the Lifespan: What Caregivers Need to Know
By Janet Christie, Parent of a Young Adult with FASD, and former FASD Key Worker…
FASD: A Whole-Body Condition Every Foster Caregiver Should Understand
By Janet Christie, Parent of a Young Adult with FASD, and former FASD Key Worker…
FASD Awareness Day: Why Talking About Drinking During Pregnancy Matters
By Janet Christie, Parent of a Young Adult with FASD, and former FASD Key Worker…
FASD and the Education System in BC: A Foster Caregiver’s Guide
By Janet Christie, Parent of a Young Adult with FASD, and former FASD Key Worker…
Safe Babies Training
Join Our Facebook Groups!
Our Foster Caregiver Connection Facebook Groups were created to offer caregivers a way to come…
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2 events,Thursday, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training […] Thursday, September 18th and September 25th, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and […] |
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Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers Monday, March 9th, 9:00am to 10:30am CR Family Services Art Room, 487-10th Avenue (Third Monday of the month) The Resource Enhancement Counsellor team hope […] |
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Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday, March 10th, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom, 1334 Island Hwy (Second Tuesday of every second month) All foster caregivers, MCFD social workers, C&Y Mental Health […]
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Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Tuesday, March 10th, 10:00am to 11:30am Caring Families Society Office, #102-6421 Applecross Road, Nanaimo These mornings are a great way to connect with other caregivers about […] |
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6 events,Thursday, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training […] Thursday, September 18th and September 25th, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and […]
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First Aid Training Thursday, March 12th, 9:30am to 1:30pm Alert First Aid, 109 Finlayson Street, Nanaimo Open to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. Do you remember how to perform infant or […] |
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Joint Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Event Foster Family BINGO Saturday, March 14th, 1:30pm to 3:30pm Eagles Hall, 921 – 1st Avenue, Ladysmith OPEN to ALL FOSTER FAMILIES! Caring Families Society […] |
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Foster Caregivers Mornings Wednesday, March 18th, 9:30am to 11:30am Cowichan Community Center – Nitinat Room 2687 James Street, Duncan These gatherings are great to connect with other foster caregivers who […] |
3 events,Thursday, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training […] Thursday, September 18th and September 25th, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and […]
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Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange Thursday, March 19th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Substance Use Updates and Trends (Third Thursday of the month) Calling all Safe Babies Caregivers! Join us online […] |
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4 events,Thursday, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training […] Thursday, September 18th and September 25th, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and […] Safe Babies Meetings Thursday, September 25th, 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday, October 23rd, 11:00am to 1:00pm Safe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch to connect, support one another, and discuss information […] |
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Caregiver Coffee In-Person Mornings Tuesday, March 31st, 9:00am to 12:00 noon Welcome to a warm, supportive space, a perfect spot to connect with caregivers and friends, swap stories, share tips, […] |
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Cowichan Valley MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday, April 1st, 9:00/9:30am to 11:00am MCFD Office, 161- 4th Street, Duncan The office doors open at 9:00am and foster caregivers are welcome to come […] |
2 events,Thursday, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training […] Thursday, September 18th and September 25th, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and […] |
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