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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:20261002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175215Z
CREATED:20260910T175215Z
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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: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:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181127Z
CREATED:20260910T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181127Z
UID:10000569-1791450000-1791459000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 8th\, 9:00am to 11:30am\, In-person at Whitespot\, 2299 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay The education committee is bringing researchers from Royal Roads University to talk to caregivers about how children and youth are using AI. They will share research\, implications with school\, how AI is being used for health and counselling information and how caregivers can support children and youth with safe technology usage. You won’t want to miss this! To register contact Nicole at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-986-7929
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ai-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T172251Z
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000446-1791459000-1791464400@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/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181438Z
CREATED:20260910T181438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181438Z
UID:10000572-1791459000-1791464400@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-5/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175602Z
CREATED:20260910T175602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175602Z
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: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: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:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180855Z
CREATED:20260910T180855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180855Z
UID:10000568-1792060200-1792063800@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-5/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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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: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:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T170718Z
CREATED:20260910T170718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T170718Z
UID:10000554-1792575000-1792589400@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/2026-10-21/
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
DTSTAMP:20260914T221638Z
CREATED:20260914T221638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T221638Z
UID:10000581-1792607400-1792611000@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180603Z
CREATED:20260910T180603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180603Z
UID:10000566-1792661400-1792668600@caring-families.ca
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:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181302Z
CREATED:20260910T181302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181302Z
UID:10000570-1792749600-1792764000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Family Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 23rd (Tentative) Coastal Black Farm\, 2186 Endall Road\, Black Creek Save the date! Comox Valley and Campbell River caregivers\, children and youth are invited to join for Pumpkin Fest. Enjoy hay wagon rides\, barnyard animals\, corn mazes\, and more. This will be a rain or shine event. Final event details will be available early October. **Exact times to be announced
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-pumpkin-fest/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181820Z
CREATED:20260910T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181820Z
UID:10000575-1793181600-1793187000@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-2/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T223135Z
CREATED:20260914T223135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T223135Z
UID:10000582-1793188800-1793192400@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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