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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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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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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:20261022T110000
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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings Thursday\, September 25th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 23rd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Safe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch to connect\, support one another\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are often invited.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings-2/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T120000
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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-7/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261104T183000
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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-8/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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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-9/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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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-10/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261202T120000
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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-11/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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