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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
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CREATED:20260910T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175439Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181820Z
CREATED:20260910T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181820Z
UID:10000574-1790071200-1790076600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River – 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. For information including host’s address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com. \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, October 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-2/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180855Z
CREATED:20260910T180855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180855Z
UID:10000567-1789641000-1789644600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:The Foundry Multipurpose Room\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay Please note the changes for this year’s gatherings. This year we will be meeting in person 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 Nicole for the zoom link at cvcoord@fpsss.com. \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/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-5/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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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=America/Vancouver:20260915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181630Z
CREATED:20260910T181630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181630Z
UID:10000573-1789464600-1789468200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 15th\, 9:30am to 10:30am (To be confirmed) MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (Second Tuesday of every second month) Partnership invites all foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff and foster support staff. Caregivers are encouraged to take this hour and share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact cochairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley at AshleyVisser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181438Z
CREATED:20260910T181438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181438Z
UID:10000571-1789039800-1789045200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics to be announced. CR Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue (Second Thursday of the month) Caregiver Lunch and Learn is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information. \nThursday\, September 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm \nThursday\, October 8th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-5/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000445-1789039800-1789045200@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000444-1786620600-1786626000@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000443-1783596600-1783602000@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/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000442-1781177400-1781182800@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/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T213922Z
CREATED:20260507T213922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213922Z
UID:10000546-1780498800-1780509600@caring-families.ca
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:20260507T213720Z
CREATED:20260507T213720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213720Z
UID:10000545-1779789600-1779795000@caring-families.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T213223Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212905Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T183138Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260304T181307Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260304T183011Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
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:20260304T182912Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T103000
DTSTAMP:20260304T181404Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260304T181215Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20251030T204059Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
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
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