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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Education Event \nThrough Their Eyes: Supporting and Understanding Indigenous Youth in Care Friday\, May 8th\, 10:00am to 1:00pm In-person at The Old House Hotel\, 1730 Riverside Lane\, Courtenay Join MSW-ITR Candidates Adam Gauthier and Tarra Tipton for this participatory course. This session supports caregivers in seeing Indigenous youth in care with a trauma-informed\, culturally rooted perspective that honours behaviour\, mental health\, substance use\, and development across ages and stages. Participants will gain practical tools to strengthen connection\, access supports\, and advocate with youth in ways that uphold safety\, belonging\, and resilience.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-education-event/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (Second Tuesday of every second month) All foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff and foster support staff are invited. Caregivers are encouraged to take this hour and share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley at Ashley.Visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn Thursday\, September 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm CR Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue (2nd Thursday of the month) All foster caregivers are welcome. This is your space for connecting with peers\, building community\, and sharing practical learnings for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about discussion topics. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-campbell-river/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, May 26th\, 10:00am to 11:30am No group in June. Host to be announced by email. (Fourth Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend their casual “round the kitchen table” gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. Watch your email for information or contact Judy at (text/ call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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