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SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Community Center\, Nitinat Room\, 2687 James Street Foster Caregivers Mornings resume in September after the summer break and are open to all foster caregivers. Join others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering\, meet members of the Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local\, and connect with other wonderful caregivers. Watch your email for more details. \nWednesday\, September 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, October 21st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings-4/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Fostering can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It can also be very challenging and frustrating at times\, and it is important to take the time to consider if it is right for you and your family at this time. \nPeople choose to become foster parents for many reasons\, but all share a love for children and the desire to help those in need without an expectation of receiving something in return. \n\n  \nRegister here: https://fosterhope.ca/events/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/virtual-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T103000
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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Monthly Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies caregivers from across Vancouver Island are welcome to attend these monthly online learning and discussion sessions. The zoom link is available by emailing safebabies@fpsss.com . We hope you can join us! \nThursday\, September 17th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: FASD – Working with Parents with Cognitive Challenges \nThursday\, October 15th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Sleep – Why it Matters and How to Get Some!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-monthly-knowledge-exchange/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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SUMMARY:How to Care Give During Times of Grief and Loss Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This recorded workshop is open to foster and kinship caregivers\, social workers\, and others connected to fostering. Originally offered in April 2025\, the workshop recording will be available for limited time viewing. Grief and loss are part of the fostering experience\, and caregivers may support multiple placements with complex needs\, making these challenges especially difficult. Presenter Ashleigh Martinflatt explores how caregivers can provide care during times of grief and loss\, with a focus on deaths related to overdose and suicide. Ashleigh is a registered social worker\, clinical counsellor\, and post-secondary instructor who teaches trauma\, child abuse\, and neglect in Social Work and Child and Youth Care degree programs. Registrants can access the recording anytime during the two-week period. \nTuesday\, September 22nd to Tuesday\, October 6th On Demand CLN \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/2026replay-how-to-care-give-during-times-of-grief-and-loss/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/how-to-care-give-during-times-of-grief-and-loss-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T172558Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Connections – Paint Party
DESCRIPTION:Each participant will receive a pre-printed canvas\, paints\, a palette\, brushes\, a disposable apron\, and an instruction sheet. \nNanaimo Area Coordinator Bonnie will offer painting tips\, ideas\, and support. \nParticipants will take home their masterpieces\, along with the paints\, brushes\, and palette they used during the event! \nAll supplies are provided! No previous art skills needed! \nOpen only to foster caregivers. Limited spaces available and registration required. \nREGISTER at: CREATIVE CONNECTIONS: Paint Party TREE \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00noon \nCaring Families Society Applecross Office \n#102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-connections-paint-party/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Fostering can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It can also be very challenging and frustrating at times\, and it is important to take the time to consider if it is right for you and your family at this time. \nPeople choose to become foster parents for many reasons\, but all share a love for children and the desire to help those in need without an expectation of receiving something in return. \n\nRegister here: https://fosterhope.ca/events/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/virtual-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175439Z
CREATED:20260910T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175439Z
UID:10000563-1790622000-1790627400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:AgedOut.com Information Session
DESCRIPTION:For All CLN Members \nAgedOut.com Information Session \nMonday\, September 28th \n7:00pm to 8:30pm \nThis workshop introduces participants to AgedOut.com\, a provincial resource platform developed by the Belonging Network in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development for youth in and from government care in BC (ages 14–25). Attendees will learn how to set up an account\, navigate the site’s information\, complete interactive learning modules (“Quests”)\, and access Real World Perks earned through site engagement. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/agedout/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/agedout-com-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T173540Z
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SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local Dinner & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday September 29th 6:30pm to 8:30pm \n2739 James Street\, Duncan \nKidz Co #2  \nCVFP Local wishes to invite all new and seasoned foster caregivers to attend this event! \nThe Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local uplifts\, inspires\, and supports foster caregivers and foster families. \nCome celebrate incredible local foster caregivers and help build a strong\, connected\, resourceful fostering community. \n Fun! Food! Door Prizes! \nAll positions will be open for nominations. \nPlease consider how you can help your Local to continue to thrive. \nPlease register at: Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local Dinner and AGM \nWant to learn more about the CVFP Local or how you can help? Please email cvfplocal@gamil.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-parents-local-dinner-agm/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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