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SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings
DESCRIPTION: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 Series Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents and caregivers meeting the everyday needs of children impacted by foster care and/or adoption. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. The Hope for the Journey Conference series includes four high-level learning modules based on the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). Embedded within each learning module will be a “Going Deeper” teaching video\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. Week 1 – Introduction to TBRI Week 2 – Connecting Principles Week 3 – Empowering Principles Week 4 – Correcting While Connecting Principles All sessions combine evidenced-based theory with every day\, practical strategies that caregivers can readily apply in their homes. Contact: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION: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 rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:First Aid Training \nThursday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm \nAlert First Aid\, 109 Finlayson Street\, Nanaimo \nOpen to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. \nDo you remember how to perform infant or child CPR? Is your first aid \ncertification current? \nAn instructor from Alert First Aid Inc will lead participants through a \nhands-on approach to gain confidence\, learn to improvise\, and react in \nemergency situations. Includes initial assessment\, adult\, child\, and \ninfant CPR (Level C). Alert First Aid will provide a certificate (valid for 3 \nyears) to participants upon successful completion. \n$60.00 per participant. \nFoster caregivers will receive a $35 reimbursement from Caring Families Society upon course completion. Please note this reimbursement only applies to foster caregivers. Register at \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s75e4g2.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/first-aid-training/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn Thursday\, September 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm CR Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue (2nd Thursday of the month) All foster caregivers are welcome. This is your space for connecting with peers\, building community\, and sharing practical learnings for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about discussion topics. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-campbell-river/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nThursday\, March 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nPresenter: Myra Kohler\, Program Coordinator\, Sexual Abuse Intervention program (SAIP)  \nTopic: CRFS Sexual Abuse Program  \nCampbell River Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Second Thursday of the month) \nCaregiver Lunch and Learn is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. March and April’s learnings introduce participants to Campbell River Family Services SAIP and Victim Services programs. If you have an interest in this topic\, whether or not currently caring for children or youth\, please join us. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-3/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Hopping into Spring Family Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:SIFPA Hopping into Spring Family Fun Day! \nThursday\, March 12th\, 3:00pm to 5:00pm \nColwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) \nMilitary Family Resource Centre\, 2610 Rosebank Road \nJoin us for an in-person good vibes family event. Kids and \nyouth can run wild (in the best way) with games and \nactivities in the gym\, plus snack bags and treats to keep \nthe energy going. The best part? Every family heads home \nwith a special Spring Break activity gift to kick off the \nbreak with something fun. \nBring the whole crew and come hang out-it’s going to be a \ngreat time. Tropical Bouncy Castle and Slides included! \nPlease R.S.V.P. to Sandy at slcase@shaw.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hopping-into-spring-family-fun-day/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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