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SUMMARY:Circle of Security Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, September 15th to November 3rd\, 12:00pm to 1:30pm Facilitated by Fostering Early Development Open to Foster Caregivers only. At times\, all caregivers feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. 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. Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/circle-of-security-parenting-program/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085952
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085952
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T113000
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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange  \nThursday\, November 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Newborn and infant care suggestions and strategies  \nJoin us as we discuss current beast practices in newborn and infant care and reflect on the needs of infants in care. \nSafe Babies Knowledge Exchange  \nThursday\, December 11th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Transitions  \nWe will discuss strategies to support healthy transitions for infants
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-knowledge-exchange/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085952
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together  \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 2025\, 9:30am to 10:15am  \nTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026\, 9:30am to 10:15am  \nLeeAnn and Portia from the Office of the Ombudsperson will facilitate the two sessions. The first session is an overview of the BC Ombudsperson’s role. The second session in January will be an overview of Administrative Fairness. \nThis is a chance to share more information about the Ombudsperson office\, the services they provide\, their complaint process\, and to explore how their resources might be helpful for caregivers. \nPlease watch your emails for the registration link. \nIf you have any questions\, contact South Island Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson at 778-430-5459 or sicoord@fpsss.com
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/stronger-together-workshop/2025-11-25/1/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T103000
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together  \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 2025\, 9:30am to 10:15am  \nTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026\, 9:30am to 10:15am  \nLeeAnn and Portia from the Office of the Ombudsperson will facilitate the two sessions. The first session is an overview of the BC Ombudsperson’s role. The second session in January will be an overview of Administrative Fairness. \nThis is a chance to share more information about the Ombudsperson office\, the services they provide\, their complaint process\, and to explore how their resources might be helpful for caregivers. \nPlease watch your emails for the registration link. \nIf you have any questions\, contact South Island Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson at 778-430-5459 or sicoord@fpsss.com
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/stronger-together-workshop/2025-11-25/2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T113000
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085952
CREATED:20251030T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202413Z
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SUMMARY:Increasing Self Compassion Caring  for the One Who Cares for Others
DESCRIPTION:Increasing Self Compassion Caring  \nfor the One Who Cares for Others CLN  \nFriday\, November 28th\, 10:30am to 12:30pm  \nOpen to all foster caregivers. \nGreater self-compassion can improve our well-being in the workplace and in our relationships and can help prevent burnout. This session reviews science\, research\, and practices on the importance of self-compassion. CFS coordinator\, Judy\, will be your host for the virtual session. The viewing of this Crisis Centre of BC’s recording will be paused at relevant spots for attendees to have time to practice and discuss the material. Post workshop\, participants will receive ongoing access to the recording and resource materials. Contact at Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com if you have questions. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/isccftowcfo/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/increasing-self-compassion-caring-for-the-one-who-cares-for-others/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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