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SUMMARY:Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC \nTuesday\, April 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nFacilitated by The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC \nVirtual. Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/Out-of-Care Caregivers\, Contracted Agency Caregivers\, Social Workers\, Community Professionals\, \nand General Public who are members of CLN. \nThe Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of BC works for British Columbians to protect the legal and financial interests of children under the age \nof 19 years\, protect the legal\, financial\, personal and health care interests of adults who need help with decision making\, and administer \nestates of deceased and missing persons. In this online seminar\, facilitator Patricia Hanley will provide an overview of the PGT and then focus \non its services for children and youth. Please join us in exploring and learning more about: \n• The PGT’s organization including their vision\, mandate and values. \n• The approaches and legislation that guide PGT’s work. \n• How the PGT protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth in care. \n• How the PGT manages the assets of people under the age of 19. \n• Sharing of resources that are available to people who were in the care of the Province as children. \n• How the PGT supports First Nations that have taken on jurisdiction for their child and family services. \nWatch your email for registration link
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/overview-of-the-public-guardian-and-trustee-of-bc-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T180936Z
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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, April 16th\, 10:30am to 11:30am \nTopic: Screen Time Guidelines and Considerations \n(Third Thursday of the month) \nCalling all Safe Babies Caregivers! Join us online via the Zoom link \nfound in on Caregiver Learning Network. Sign in using this link and \nfollowing the prompts \n\nMonthly Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000181-1776331800-1776339000@caring-families.ca
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/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20260304T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184225Z
UID:10000515-1775727000-1775734200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:The Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:The Business Side of Fostering CLN \nThursday\, April 9th and Thursday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm \nFacilitated by Interior Community Services \nVirtual. Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers \nIMPORTANT note: You must attend BOTH sessions to receive \na certificate. \nDo you want to understand your role\, responsibilities\, and \nrights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4-hour course \nis for you! Please This training is for discussion purposes only \nand not to be considered legal or financial advice. We will \ncover: \n• The ins and outs of your contract \n• The care home investigation (protocol) and quality of \ncare review process \n• What (and why) to document and report\, \n• Insurance / WCB for Foster Parents \n• Resources. \nRegister at Business Side of Fostering April 2026
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/the-business-side-of-fostering/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000180-1775727000-1775734200@caring-families.ca
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/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000179-1775122200-1775129400@caring-families.ca
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/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000178-1774517400-1774524600@caring-families.ca
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/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20260304T173906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173906Z
UID:10000507-1773916200-1773919800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, March 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am \nTopic: Substance Use Updates and Trends \n(Third Thursday of the month) \nCalling all Safe Babies Caregivers! Join us online via the Zoom link \nfound in on Caregiver Learning Network. Sign in using this link and \nfollowing the prompts \n\nMonthly Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000177-1773912600-1773919800@caring-families.ca
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/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000176-1773307800-1773315000@caring-families.ca
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/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000175-1772703000-1772710200@caring-families.ca
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/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000174-1772098200-1772105400@caring-families.ca
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/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000173-1771493400-1771500600@caring-families.ca
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/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000172-1770888600-1770895800@caring-families.ca
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/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000171-1770283800-1770291000@caring-families.ca
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/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000170-1769679000-1769686200@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000169-1769074200-1769081400@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20251030T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T185744Z
UID:10000477-1768899600-1768905000@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000168-1768469400-1768476600@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000167-1767864600-1767871800@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000166-1767259800-1767267000@caring-families.ca
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/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000165-1766655000-1766662200@caring-families.ca
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/2025-12-25/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000164-1766050200-1766057400@caring-families.ca
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/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20251030T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T203757Z
UID:10000488-1765449000-1765452600@caring-families.ca
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/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000163-1765445400-1765452600@caring-families.ca
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/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000162-1764840600-1764847800@caring-families.ca
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/2025-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20251030T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202413Z
UID:10000483-1764325800-1764333000@caring-families.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000161-1764235800-1764243000@caring-families.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20251030T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T185744Z
UID:10000476-1764061200-1764066600@caring-families.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210227
CREATED:20251030T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T185744Z
UID:10000475-1764057600-1764090000@caring-families.ca
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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