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SUMMARY:Upper Island Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting \nMarch\, No meeting (Spring Break) \nTuesday\, April 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nHost: 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/upper-island-foster-caregivers-in-person-coffee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Lunch and Learn Monday\, April 14th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Topic: Levels Assessment Process In person\, The Foundry Boardroom 575 10th Street Join us for lunch and learning. Our April partnership lunch and learn topic will be the Levels Assessment process with Resources Team Lead Shawna Stevenson. Please send questions ahead of time to cvcoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Upper Island Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, April 8th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (2nd Tuesday every second month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley Visser at ashley.visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/upper-island-foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group  \nFriday\, January 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am  \nFriday\, February 28th\, 10:00am to 11:00am  \nIn-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue  \n(4th Friday of the month) \nThese 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. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An email will go out the week before with our discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Family Services Association\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Comox\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260703T185552
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SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting  \nTuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nTuesday\, February 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nHost: Tom Robinson  \n(4th Tuesday of the month) \nYour 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 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/foster-caregivers-in-person-coffee-meeting/2025-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T133000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nThursday\, February 13th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm  \nCR Family Services\, conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \nTopic: to be announced  \n(Thursday once/month) \nAll foster caregivers are welcomed. We host the gathering over the noon hour in hopes that more of our caregivers can drop in. 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 email for updates about discussion topics. Contact Judy at \n250-204-1566 or Lindsy at lindsy.creedon@crfs.ca or 250-202-6036.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services (Conference Room)\, 487-10th Avenue\, Campbell River\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting  \nTuesday\, February 11th\, 9:30am to 10:30am (to be confirmed)  \nMCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy  \nAll foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley Visser at Ashley.Visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-parent-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom (Campbell River)\, 1334 Island Hwy\, Campbell River\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250128T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250128T113000
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SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting  \nTuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nTuesday\, February 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nHost: Tom Robinson  \n(4th Tuesday of the month) \nYour 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 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/foster-caregivers-in-person-coffee-meeting/2025-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250124T110000
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group  \nFriday\, January 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am  \nFriday\, February 28th\, 10:00am to 11:00am  \nIn-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue  \n(4th Friday of the month) \nThese 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. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An email will go out the week before with our discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Family Services Association\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Comox\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250109T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T133000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nMetis Cultural session  \nWho Are the Métis?  \nThursday\, January 9th 11:30am to 1:30pm  \nCR Family Services\, conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Thursday once/month) \nDo you have questions about Métis and what that means as a caregiver? This presentation facilitated by the North Island Metis Association offers an overview of Métis culture\, history\, and the role of the local chartered community. It highlights Métis traditions such as music\, dance\, and arts while discussing the community’s efforts to preserve heritage and provide support. Attendees will also learn about available programs and services\, including cultural events\, education\, financial support\, and advocacy initiatives. Refreshments provided by CRFS REC program. \nThis event is open to foster and Out of Care Options caregivers and MCFD/CRFS staff. Seating is limited\, register today with Lindsy at lindsy.creedon@crfs.ca or 250-202-6036.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/27299/
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services (Conference Room)\, 487-10th Avenue\, Campbell River\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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