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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:For Foster Caregivers and Social Workers \nBusiness Side of Fostering \nThursday Mornings \nOctober 22nd and 29th \n9:30am to 11:30am \nDo you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4 hour course is for you! You must attend BOTH sessions in order to obtain a certificate. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfoctthurs/2026-10-22/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T193000
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T170718Z
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SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Program Training and Refresher (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Caring Families Society is currently looking for volunteers to join our Investigation and Resolution Support team. Investigation and Resolution Support Workers provide support to foster caregivers who are involved in a Quality-of-Care Review\, Family Care Home Investigation\, or engaged in a serious dispute with Ministry staff. This is a great refresher course too. You must attend both training sessions to complete the training. Contact Dianne for more information at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. Registration email to be out shortly. \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle Monday\, October 19th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Wednesday\, October 21st\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/investigation-and-resolution-support-worker-program-training-and-refresher-virtual/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T170718Z
CREATED:20260910T170718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T170718Z
UID:10000553-1792402200-1792416600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Program Training and Refresher (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Caring Families Society is currently looking for volunteers to join our Investigation and Resolution Support team. Investigation and Resolution Support Workers provide support to foster caregivers who are involved in a Quality-of-Care Review\, Family Care Home Investigation\, or engaged in a serious dispute with Ministry staff. This is a great refresher course too. You must attend both training sessions to complete the training. Contact Dianne for more information at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. Registration email to be out shortly. \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle Monday\, October 19th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Wednesday\, October 21st\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/investigation-and-resolution-support-worker-program-training-and-refresher-virtual/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180423Z
CREATED:20260910T180423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180423Z
UID:10000565-1792402200-1792409400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:For Foster Caregivers and Social Workers \nBusiness Side of Fostering \nMonday Mornings \nOctober 19th and 26th \n9:30am to 11:30am \nDo you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4 hour course is for you! \nYou must attend BOTH sessions in order to obtain a certificate. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfoctmon/2026-10-19/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171304Z
CREATED:20260910T171304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171304Z
UID:10000558-1792060200-1792063800@caring-families.ca
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/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T221545Z
CREATED:20260914T221545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T221545Z
UID:10000580-1791979200-1791982800@caring-families.ca
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-5/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175602Z
CREATED:20260910T175602Z
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UID:10000564-1791894600-1791900000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Circle of Security Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:For Foster Caregivers \nCircle of Security Parenting Program \nTuesday Afternoons\, October 13th to December 1st from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm \nLearn to better understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs. Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions. Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem and honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/cospfc2026/2026-10-13/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/circle-of-security-parenting-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T221152Z
CREATED:20260914T221152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T221152Z
UID:10000579-1791397800-1791401400@caring-families.ca
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-4/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175215Z
CREATED:20260910T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175215Z
UID:10000562-1790933400-1790940600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Building Strong Relationships Workshop
DESCRIPTION:For All CLN Members \nBuilding Strong Relationships \nFriday\, October 2nd \n9:30am to 11:30am \nStrong relationships can help children and youth in care feel safe\, understood\, and supported. This workshop brings together foster parents\, kinship and out-of-care caregivers\, and professionals to explore practical ways to build trust\, improve communication\, and work together to help children and youth in care thrive. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsrfyic/2026-10-02/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/building-strong-relationships-workshop/
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:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T220316Z
CREATED:20260914T220316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T220316Z
UID:10000577-1790188200-1790191800@caring-families.ca
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;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260910T172137Z
CREATED:20260910T172137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172137Z
UID:10000559-1790035200-1791331199@caring-families.ca
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:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171304Z
CREATED:20260910T171304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171304Z
UID:10000557-1789641000-1789644600@caring-families.ca
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;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T215126Z
CREATED:20260914T215126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T215126Z
UID:10000576-1789560000-1789563600@caring-families.ca
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=UTC:20250129T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T170000
DTSTAMP:20241221T004045Z
CREATED:20241220T060641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T004045Z
UID:10000005-1738137600-1738170000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering Foster Parents of Children and Youth with Autism and ADHD 
DESCRIPTION:Presented by BC Foster Parents Association  \nWednesday\, January 29th\, 2025\, 8:00am to 3:00pm  \nHotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria  \nSpeaker Jessica Pfeffer\, MACP\, MEM\, RCC\, CCC  \nOpen to Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers.  \nThis workshop is specifically designed for foster caregivers caring for children and youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will gain valuable insights into the unique challenges and strengths of these neurodivergent children and learn effective strategies to support their growth and development.  \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be equipped with practical tools\, resources\, and a deeper understanding of how to foster emotional regulation\, support daily living skills\, and navigate challenges associated with ADHD and Autism.  \nTopics Include:  \n• Understanding ADHD and Autism: Explore characteristics\, the diagnostic process in BC\, and strategies for identifying strengths.  \n• Supporting Emotional Regulation and Awareness: Techniques to help children recognize emotions and triggers\, with practical implementation strategies.  \n• Bio-Psycho-Social Mental Health: Understanding mental health challenges\, identifying warning signs\, and fostering healthy environments.  \n• Executive Functioning and Daily Living Skills: Tools for promoting independence through structured routines and visual supports.  \n• Navigating Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating: Discuss prevalence and risks\, with strategies for providing appropriate support.  \n• Building a Supportive Network: Strategies for effective collaboration with educators\, mental health care and other healthcare providers.  \nThrough interactive discussions\, role-playing scenarios\, and practical activities\, foster caregivers will leave this workshop with the tools necessary for holistic support. Participants will receive handouts and a supportive resource list.  \nJoin us for this valuable opportunity to connect with fellow foster caregivers and share insights that can make a lasting impact on the lives of the children you support.  \nJessica’s passion for working with children\, youth\, and families is evident through her longstanding commitment to service\, including volunteer roles with Scouts Canada\, the University of Victoria Health Coaching program\, and the Royal Jubilee Hospital Emergency Department. Her diverse experience enriches her ability to connect deeply with clients and foster their well-being.  \nRegister at: FREE Workshops for Foster Caregivers Winter 2025 | BC Foster Parents Association 
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/empowering-foster-parents-of-children-and-youth-with-autism-and-adhd/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Island-Wide In Person
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