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SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree 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 activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2025-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T170000
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n#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 for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings/2025-03-11/1/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T174706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T180050Z
UID:10000100-1741687200-1741692600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n#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 for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings/2025-03-11/2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T172521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z
UID:10000083-1742376600-1742383800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan 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 are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T173516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T173516Z
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SUMMARY:Pouring Magic Foster Family Paint Event
DESCRIPTION:Pouring Magic Foster Family Paint Event Thursday\, March 27th\, 1:00pm to 3:00PM Arbutus Ridge Seaside Community\, Cobble Hill Open to All Cowichan Valley Foster Families! Fluid artist Catherine O’Reilly Dennis (aka “Resinista”) has graciously offered to host a foster family painting event in her studio! She will guide participants in creating two magical artwork pieces. Each participant can make one poured art 8X8 canvas and one smaller dipped art canvas or tile. All materials provided! Spaces are limited! Registrants will receive a confirmation of registration email including complete address and directions. Notes: This workshop has a suggested minimum developmental age of 8 and there are flights of stairs to access the studio. Register at: https://bit.ly/4hhDvlq.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/pouring-magic-foster-family-paint-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T133000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T173416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z
UID:10000098-1743164100-1743168600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree 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 activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174842Z
UID:10000113-1743256800-1743264000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Ladysmith Foster Family Fun Recreation Event
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Fun Recreation Event Saturday\, March 29th\, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Frank Jameson Community Centre\, 810 6 Avenue\, Ladysmith Join other foster families in playing ping-pong\, air hockey\, or fooseball! There will also be a Creation Station for crafts. Registration is required due to Ladysmith Parks and Rec room capacity limits. Note that the downstairs Youth Rec Room is only accessible via stairs and washrooms/water are on the main floor. Register at https:// bit.ly/3PGVYMs
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-foster-family-fun-recreation-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T172752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T172752Z
UID:10000097-1743586200-1743591600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, April 2nd\, 9:30am to 11:00am MCFD Office\, 15 Craig Street Participation can be in-person or via Teams. These gatherings are opportunities for foster caregivers and social workers to network\, share information\, ask questions\, and identify common issues. MCFD office doors open at 9:00am and foster caregivers are welcome to come catch up with one another and resource workers before the start of the 9:30am meeting. Please look for an email from MCFD with more information and the optional virtual participation link closer to event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/mcfd-partnership-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T175338Z
UID:10000117-1744387200-1744394400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Spring Fling Friday\, April 11th\, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Comox Valley Playhouse\, #9 3080 Kilpatrick Avenue\, Courtenay With the success of last years event our social committee would like you to save the date for this year’s Spring Fling! We have rented the whole CV playhouse for this social gathering of Children and Youth in Care\, Foster families\, and social workers. There will be a small craft/ activity for older kiddos\, wifi available and dinner provided. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-spring-fling/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T173416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z
UID:10000120-1745583300-1745587800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree 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 activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2025-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250305T174936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174936Z
UID:10000114-1745931600-1745935200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Nanaimo Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ladysmith-Nanaimo Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, April 29th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm #102\, 488 Albert Street Nanaimo and Virtually via Teams These meetings occur in the MCFD Board Room. They are great opportunities to connect with the Resource Team and other caregivers\, ask questions\, and learn about changes in MCFD policies and practices. MCFD will send out an email reminder to foster caregivers closer to the meeting date along with the virtual link for those not able to attend inperson.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-nanaimo-foster-caregivers-mcfd-resource-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T175728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T175729Z
UID:10000416-1757412000-1757417400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Tuesday\, September 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday\, October 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am CFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Drop in to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering gifts us with. Nanaimo Coordinator Bonnie will host these mornings which include coffee/tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Watch your emails for more details closer to each event date!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings-2-2/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T181432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T181432Z
UID:10000403-1758101400-1758108600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings Wednesday\, September 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Wednesday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Cowichan Community Center – Nitinat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. The Nitinat Room is on the second floor of the Cowichan Community Center. As September is FASD Awareness month\, printed relevant resources material and book prizes will be available at the gathering. October is Foster Caregiver Appreciation month so for this month’s gathering\, your Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local is collaborating with CFS Coordinator Sandra to cook up something special! Please watch your emails for more information about these meetings!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings-2/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T000000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T171240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185211Z
UID:10000464-1758499200-1758499200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup Monday\, September 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:45am Monday\, October 27th\, 10:00am to 11:45am Monarch Room\, Oliver Woods Community Centre Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is resuming in September with a change from the 4th Friday afternoon to the 4th Monday morning of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup-2/2025-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T171337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T171337Z
UID:10000429-1758632400-1758636000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Nanaimo MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ladysmith-Nanaimo MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Office\, #102 – 488 Albert Street or virtual via Teams These gatherings are opportunities for foster caregivers and resource social workers to connect\, identify common issues\, review policy updates\, ask questions and have input for future education. Participants can attend in-person at the MCFD Resource Office board room or join via Teams. Watch your emails for the meeting invite with more details and the virtual link from your Resource Team. If you have a question or item you would like to see on the agenda\, please send it to your resource social worker\, CFS Coordinators Bonnie (npcoord@fpsss.com) or Sandra (cicoord@fpsss.com).
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-nanaimo-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T175728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T175729Z
UID:10000454-1760436000-1760441400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Tuesday\, September 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday\, October 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am CFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Drop in to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering gifts us with. Nanaimo Coordinator Bonnie will host these mornings which include coffee/tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Watch your emails for more details closer to each event date!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings-2-2/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T181432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T181432Z
UID:10000456-1760520600-1760527800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings Wednesday\, September 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Wednesday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Cowichan Community Center – Nitinat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. The Nitinat Room is on the second floor of the Cowichan Community Center. As September is FASD Awareness month\, printed relevant resources material and book prizes will be available at the gathering. October is Foster Caregiver Appreciation month so for this month’s gathering\, your Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local is collaborating with CFS Coordinator Sandra to cook up something special! Please watch your emails for more information about these meetings!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings-2/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T000000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20250925T171240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185211Z
UID:10000471-1761523200-1761523200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup Monday\, September 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:45am Monday\, October 27th\, 10:00am to 11:45am Monarch Room\, Oliver Woods Community Centre Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is resuming in September with a change from the 4th Friday afternoon to the 4th Monday morning of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup-2/2025-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20251008T210219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172222Z
UID:10000472-1762601400-1762606800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Family Swim: Cowichan Valley & Comox Valley
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Swim! \nOpen to ALL Cowichan Valley and Central Island FOSTER FAMILIES! \nSaturday\, November 8th\,  11:30am to 1:00pm \nFrank Jameson Aquatic Centre \n810 6th Avenue\, Ladysmith \nCaring Families Society arranged to have the whole pool just for foster families! \nRegistration is required and spaces are limited! \nEvery participant will receive a snack bag after the swim! \nFoster caregivers click here to register your family: \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nd3kpj3 \nAnyone not wanting to get wet is welcome to hang out on the pool deck. \nThere will be a lifeguard on duty\, but foster caregivers will need to stay to support their children or youth.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-swim-cowichan-valley-comox-valley/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20251030T201437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T201437Z
UID:10000479-1763631000-1763636400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver Support Mornings for Central Island \nWednesday\, November 20th\, 9:30am to 11:00am  \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am*  \n*Special Festive Event  \nSt. John’s Church\, 486 Jubilee Street\, Duncan  \nThese gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. Our best resource and support are each other! Please watch your emails for more information. Note that December’s meeting will coincide with the CVFP Local’s Festive Foster Family Event.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-support-mornings/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20251030T202121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202121Z
UID:10000481-1763978400-1763983800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup  \nMonday\, November 24th\, 10:00am to 11:45am
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup-3/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20251030T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202253Z
UID:10000482-1764064800-1764068400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Nanaimo MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ladysmith-Nanaimo MCFD Partnership Meeting  \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am  \nIn-person #102 – 488 Albert Street or virtual via Teams  \nImportant! The time for these meetings has shifted from afternoon to morning. These gatherings are opportunities for foster caregivers and resource social workers to connect\, identify common issues\, review policy updates\, ask questions\, and have input for future education. Participants can attend in-person at the MCFD Resource Office Board Room or join via Teams. Watch your emails for the meeting invite with more details and the virtual link from your Team Resource Team. If you have a question or an item you would like to see on the agenda\, send it to your resource social worker\, CFS Coordinators Bonnie (npcoord@fpsss.com) or Sandra (cicoord@fpsss.com).
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-nanaimo-mcfd-partnership-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20251030T202532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202532Z
UID:10000484-1765274400-1765278000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings  \nTuesday\, December 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nCFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo  \nPlease note there will not be a meeting on November 11th (Remembrance Day). Nanaimo Coordinator Bonnie Cook has plans for a festive December 9th morning that will include coffee/tea\, special snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-support-mornings-nanaimo/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20251030T201437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T201437Z
UID:10000480-1765359000-1765364400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver Support Mornings for Central Island \nWednesday\, November 20th\, 9:30am to 11:00am  \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am*  \n*Special Festive Event  \nSt. John’s Church\, 486 Jubilee Street\, Duncan  \nThese gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. Our best resource and support are each other! Please watch your emails for more information. Note that December’s meeting will coincide with the CVFP Local’s Festive Foster Family Event.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-support-mornings/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T233000
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UID:10000478-1765359000-1765409400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Festive Foster Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Festive Foster Family Event in the Cowichan Valley \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am  \nSt. John’s Church\, 486 Jubilee Street\, Duncan  \nCowichan Valley Foster Parents Local invites area foster caregivers to register their families for this special event! Registrants will receive treats and fun for the whole family and a gift for each registered child and youth! A great chance for Foster Caregivers to visit and take a breath before the upcoming holiday season. Coffee\, tea\, and snacks will be available. Registration is required. Watch your email for more information and registration instructions!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/festive-foster-family-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20260304T000446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T000446Z
UID:10000503-1773136800-1773142200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nCaring Families Society Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nThese mornings are a great way to connect with other caregivers \nabout the unique experiences and challenges fostering can have\, ask \nquestions\, share successes\, recharge\, and learn about resources. \nThere will also be opportunities for caregivers to work on Life Book \npages if desired and CFS will provide support\, supplies\, and tools. \nFoster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to \nthe morning dates!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-support-mornings/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20260304T172238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172238Z
UID:10000505-1773307800-1773322200@caring-families.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20260303T225133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T225133Z
UID:10000499-1773495000-1773502200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Family BINGO
DESCRIPTION:Joint Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Event \nFoster Family BINGO \nSaturday\, March 14th\, 1:30pm to 3:30pm \nEagles Hall\, 921 – 1st Avenue\, Ladysmith \nOPEN to ALL FOSTER FAMILIES! \nCaring Families Society has rented the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith for this \nevent! Join other foster families for FUN\, FOOD\, and PRIZES! Doors will \nopen at 1:15pm to allow time for families to settle and set up for \nBINGO to start promptly at 1:30pm. We will play multiple rounds of \nBINGO with prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place. CFS will provide snacks \nand beverages. Register your foster family here: https:// \nlp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9a8w824.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20260303T231413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T231413Z
UID:10000500-1773826200-1773833400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 18th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center – Nitinat Room \n2687 James Street\, Duncan \nThese gatherings are great to connect with other foster caregivers \nwho understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. The \nNitinat Room is at the end of the hall on the second floor of the \nCowichan Community Center. Come and meet members of your \nCowichan Valley Foster Parents Local and other wonderful foster \ncaregivers! March’s meeting is during spring break\, so this will be a \nfamily friendly morning! Arrangements for a guest speaker for April’s \nmeeting are in process. Watch your emails for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260705T012648
CREATED:20260303T232446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T232446Z
UID:10000502-1775034000-1775041200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Valley MCFD Partnership Meeting \nWednesday\, April 1st\, 9:00/9:30am to 11:00am \nMCFD Office\, 161- 4th Street\, Duncan \nThe office doors open at 9:00am and foster caregivers are welcome to \ncome in to catch up with one another and local resource workers – the \nmeeting will start at 9:30am. Stay as long as you can! Participation can \nbe in-person or virtually via Teams. Something on your mind you’d like \nto discuss? Send agenda items to mylisa.evans@gov.bc.ca. Look for an \nemail from the MCFD Resource Team closer to the meeting that \nincludes the link for those wishing to participate virtually.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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