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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/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
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SUMMARY:Child and Youth in Care week: Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:Child and Youth in Care week June 1st to 7th Local event: Wednesday\, June 3rd\, 3:00pm to 6:00pm CR Community Centre Gym\, 401 11th Avenue \nChild and Youth in Care week June 1st to 7th Local event in Campbell River: Wednesday\, June 3rd\, 3:00pm to 6:00pm CR Community Centre Gym\, 401 11th Avenue Bring your family and friends and join in the celebration of the abilities\, gifts\, and aspirations the children and youth placed in government care. Contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com for updates or to join the planning group. Watch for details to come.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/child-and-youth-in-care-week-campbell-river/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260507T213720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213720Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000441-1778758200-1778763600@caring-families.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260507T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213223Z
UID:10000544-1778578200-1778581800@caring-families.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260507T212905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T212905Z
UID:10000543-1778234400-1778245200@caring-families.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260304T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183138Z
UID:10000514-1777370400-1777375800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting \nNo group during the March break \nTuesday\, April 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nHost to be announced by email \n(Fourth Tuesday of the month) \nYour Campbell River Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster \nparents to their casual “round the kitchen table” gatherings which they \nhost in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and \npractical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child \nor teen in your care. For information including host’s address\, please \nwatch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or \nuicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260304T181307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181307Z
UID:10000510-1776070800-1776076200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers \nMonday\, April 13th\, 9:00am to 10:30am \nCR Family Services Art Room\, 487-10th Avenue \n(Third Monday of the month) \nThe Resource Enhancement Counsellor team hope this will become a \nmonthly space for caregivers to mindfully connect and relax through \nart making. All foster caregivers are welcomed\, no art experience \nrequired. Art materials are supplied\, no need to bring your own. More \ndetails? Contact Lindsy at lindsy.creeden@crfs.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-support-group-for-foster-caregivers-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260304T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183011Z
UID:10000513-1775734200-1775739600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nThursday\, April 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nPresenter: Kerri Reihl\, Program Coordinator\, Community-Based Victim Services  \nTopic: CRFS Intimate Partner Violence Program  \nCampbell River Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Second Thursday of the month) \nCaregiver Lunch and Learn is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. March and April’s learnings introduce participants to Campbell River Family Services SAIP and Victim Services programs. If you have an interest in this topic\, whether or not currently caring for children or youth\, please join us. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-4/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000440-1775734200-1775739600@caring-families.ca
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/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260304T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T182912Z
UID:10000512-1773315000-1773320400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nThursday\, March 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nPresenter: Myra Kohler\, Program Coordinator\, Sexual Abuse Intervention program (SAIP)  \nTopic: CRFS Sexual Abuse Program  \nCampbell River Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Second Thursday of the month) \nCaregiver Lunch and Learn is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. March and April’s learnings introduce participants to Campbell River Family Services SAIP and Victim Services programs. If you have an interest in this topic\, whether or not currently caring for children or youth\, please join us. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-3/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000439-1773315000-1773320400@caring-families.ca
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/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T103000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260304T181404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181404Z
UID:10000511-1773135000-1773138600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am \nMCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy \n(Second Tuesday of every second month) \nAll foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff \nand foster support staff are invited. Caregivers are encouraged to take \nthis hour and share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD \nupdates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom \nRobinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley at \nAshleyVisser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a \ndiscussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20260304T181215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181215Z
UID:10000509-1773046800-1773052200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers \nMonday\, March 9th\, 9:00am to 10:30am \nCR Family Services Art Room\, 487-10th Avenue \n(Third Monday of the month) \nThe Resource Enhancement Counsellor team hope this will become a \nmonthly space for caregivers to mindfully connect and relax through \nart making. All foster caregivers are welcomed\, no art experience \nrequired. Art materials are supplied\, no need to bring your own. More \ndetails? Contact Lindsy at lindsy.creeden@crfs.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-support-group-for-foster-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000438-1770895800-1770901200@caring-families.ca
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/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000437-1767871800-1767877200@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20251030T204059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T204059Z
UID:10000490-1765452600-1765458000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn Campbell River \nThursday\, November 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nNote Venue: MCFD Office\, meeting room\, 1334 Island Hwy  \nTopic: Drug Awareness  \nThursday\, December 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nCR Family Services\, room to be announced  \nTopic: Holiday potluck and gift exchange\, details to be announced.  \nAll foster caregivers welcome! This is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. Sheena’s November session at the MCFD office will update our community on toxic drugs\, naloxone training\, and provide time for Q and A. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about our December Holiday gathering. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-2/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000436-1765452600-1765458000@caring-families.ca
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/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20251030T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T203554Z
UID:10000486-1765449000-1765452600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group  \nThursday\, November 20th\, 10:30 to 11:30am  \nThursday\, December 11th\, 10:30 to 11:30am  \nIn-person at The Foundry Multipurpose Room 575 10th Street  \nPlease note the changes for this year’s gatherings. This year we will be meeting at the Foundry and spending the first half connecting with the Safe Babies Island Wide Knowledge Exchange. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and a MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time. Cannot make the meeting in person? Reach out to Jessica for the zoom link at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-4/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20251030T204235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T204235Z
UID:10000491-1764064800-1764068400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Campbell River \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nHost Tom Robinson \nNo December meeting. Instead\, join us for the December 7th Foster Family Holiday Party \nYour CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend \ntheir casual Round the Kitchen Table gatherings which they host in \nmembers’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical \ntips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen \nin your care. For information including Tom’s address\, please watch \nyour inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or \nuicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-campbell-river/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20251030T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T203554Z
UID:10000485-1763634600-1763638200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group  \nThursday\, November 20th\, 10:30 to 11:30am  \nThursday\, December 11th\, 10:30 to 11:30am  \nIn-person at The Foundry Multipurpose Room 575 10th Street  \nPlease note the changes for this year’s gatherings. This year we will be meeting at the Foundry and spending the first half connecting with the Safe Babies Island Wide Knowledge Exchange. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and a MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time. Cannot make the meeting in person? Reach out to Jessica for the zoom link at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-4/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20251030T204059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T204059Z
UID:10000489-1763033400-1763038800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn Campbell River \nThursday\, November 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nNote Venue: MCFD Office\, meeting room\, 1334 Island Hwy  \nTopic: Drug Awareness  \nThursday\, December 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nCR Family Services\, room to be announced  \nTopic: Holiday potluck and gift exchange\, details to be announced.  \nAll foster caregivers welcome! This is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. Sheena’s November session at the MCFD office will update our community on toxic drugs\, naloxone training\, and provide time for Q and A. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about our December Holiday gathering. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-2/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000435-1763033400-1763038800@caring-families.ca
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/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172732Z
UID:10000451-1761901200-1761926400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:MCFD Annual Halloween Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River MCFD Annual Halloween Extravaganza To be confirmed: Friday\, October 31st\, drop-in is usually between 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Watch for location and other details from the MCFD organizers of this annual event.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/mcfd-annual-halloween-extravaganza/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
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SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday\, October 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Host Tom Robinson (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers 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. For information including the address\, please watch your inbox\, 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/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T204829Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest: Campbell River & Comox Valley
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Fest for Comox Valley and Campbell River foster families \nProvincial Pro-D\, Friday October 24th \nCoastal Black Estates\, 2186 Endall Rd\, Black Creek https://coastalblack.ca/ \nSign in between 12noon and 1:30pm with CFS staff at ticket area to cover fee. \nThis is a rain or shine event. Dress for the weather. \nPlease Register including the number of 3 years old \nand up in your group by Friday\, October 17th with \nCampbell River: Heather Murphy at text 250-203-7116 \nor heathermur54@icloud.com \nComox Valley: Jessica Humphries at text 250-986-7929 \nor cvcoord@fpsss.com \n  \nIncluded with the entrance ticket: \nVancouver Island’s only Jumping Pillow \nCorn Maze & Hay Bale Maze \nVisit Barnyard Animals including BCs only miniature micro highland cow ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ \nPlay festive games: Pumpkin Bowling & Ringtoss \nTake a Wagon Ride \nTry Pumpkin TicTacToe \nMini Western Village \nMeet the O’Lantern Family and read their story \nGreat Photo Ops \nFamilies can purchase: \nPick your Pumpkins \nCorn Cannons (shoot corn at targets in our sunflower/corn field) \nCountry Kitchen (Food & Beverages) \nFireside Cafe (Food/Snacks/Desserts/Beverages) New Specialty Coffee Machine \nWine & Cider Garden \nSwag & Honey \nPumpkin Fairy Village Scavenger Hunt
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/pro-d-day-foster-family-fun-campbell-river/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172100Z
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Thursday\, September 18th\, 10:30 to 11:30am Thursday\, October 16th\, 10:30 to 11:30am In-person at The Foundry Multipurpose Room 575 10th Street\, Courtenay Please note the changes for this year’s gatherings. We will meet at the foundry and spend the first half connecting with the Safe Babies Island Wide Knowledge exchange. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-3/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000434-1760009400-1760014800@caring-families.ca
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/2025-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T172524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172524Z
UID:10000448-1758621600-1758627000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday\, October 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Host Tom Robinson (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers 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. For information including the address\, please watch your inbox\, 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/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T134138
CREATED:20250925T171952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T171952Z
UID:10000430-1758294000-1758301200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day: Stories and Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Orange Shirt Day\, Stories and Gathering Friday\, September 19th\, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Courtenay Library\, 300 6th Street\, Courtenay In honour of Orange Shirt Day\, we will be gathering to share food\, stories\, and learning. We welcome families in this afterschool learning to take part in an orange shirt day story walk\, make an orange shirt pin\, share food\, and learn about this important day together. This event will have options for all ages and provide an opportunity for families to sign up for library cards. Stay tuned for final details and poster.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/orange-shirt-day-stories-and-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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