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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Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Tuesday, March 11th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, April 8th, 10:00am to 11:30am #102-6421 Applecross Road, Nanaimo Come connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can have. These Mornings include coffee/ tea, snacks, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers, please check your emails […]
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Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
Foster Caregivers Mornings Wednesday, March 19th, 9:30am to 11:30am Wednesday, April 16th, 9:30am to 11:30am Cowichan Community Center Nitnat Room, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break, children and youth […]
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Safe Babies Meetings
Safe Babies Meetings
Safe Babies Meetings Thursday, March 27th, 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday, April 24th, 11:00am to 1:00pm Safe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch monthly, in-person to connect, support, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are sometimes invited.
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Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
Bridge to Belonging Playgroup Friday, March 28th, 12:15pm to 1:30pm Friday, April 25th, 12:15pm to 1:30pm Tree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5, these sessions will include play-based […]
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