Caring Families Society

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers CFS Office, #102-6421 Applecross Road, Nanaimo
Exploring Acrylics Tuesday, June 23rd 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Join CFS Coordinators Bonnie and Sandra in exploring various easy painting techniques including squeegees, stencils, and balloons to create masterpieces! Pick your favorite or try them all! CFS will provide all materials. No previous art skills needed! CFS is asking foster caregivers to contribute $5 towards costs; Caring Families Society will pay the rest. Limited spaces available. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9b4c7be

Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Area Foster Family Summer Fun!
2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:30
Foster Family Summer Fun! Joint Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Area Event Tuesday, July 28th, 10:00am to 12:30pm Open to all Foster Families! Transfer Beach Park, Captain Tristan de Konnick Way, Ladysmith Come join us at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith for some summer fun! Fun, Food, Games, and Crafts for the whole family! CFS has reserved the Sportsman Shelter, a fantastic location near the washrooms, water park, and playground. Families are welcome to come anytime during this event. Please bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting plus swim gear and towels for those who want to get wet at the waterpark or in the ocean! BONUS: Hailey from the BCAA Child Passenger Safety Program will be available to answer any child passenger safety questions and check your car seats. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fz7k7qg

FREE Clothing Event for Foster Caregivers
2026-08-19 12:00 - 15:00
FREE Clothing Event for Foster Caregivers Wednesday, August 19th, 12:00 noon to 3:00pm Open to all Foster Caregivers! Join the Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local and Caring Families Society’s Coordinators for this fun event! Foster caregivers can enjoy a coffee/tea, visit with other foster caregivers, and look through an abundance of FREE gently-used clothing to take home for all the children in their families! Stop by anytime between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm! Event is located between Chemainus and Ladysmith (address is in the confirmation of registration email). This is an outdoor event and weather dependent. Foster caregivers register at: FREE Clothing Event for Foster Caregivers
