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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20251030T203757Z
CREATED:20251030T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T203757Z
UID:10000487-1763634600-1763638200@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/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20251030T185744Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T103000
DTSTAMP:20251030T185744Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T123000
DTSTAMP:20251030T202413Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20251030T203757Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T103000
DTSTAMP:20251030T185744Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T173906Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T184225Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T180936Z
CREATED:20260304T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T180936Z
UID:10000508-1776335400-1776339000@caring-families.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T184341Z
CREATED:20260304T184341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184341Z
UID:10000516-1776765600-1776771000@caring-families.ca
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:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T233000
DTSTAMP:20260303T220654Z
CREATED:20260303T220654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220654Z
UID:10000498-1776765600-1776814200@caring-families.ca
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 \nOpen to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Contracted Agency \nCaregivers\, Social Workers\, Community Professionals\, and other CLN \nMembers \nThe Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of BC works for British \nColumbians to protect the legal and shared resources of children under \nthe age of 19 years\, protect the legal\, financial\, personal and health \ncare interests of adults who need help with decision making\, and \nadminister estates of deceased and missing persons. \nWatch your emails for the registration invitation.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/overview-of-the-public-guardian-and-trustee-of-bc/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172520Z
CREATED:20260423T175353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172520Z
UID:10000517-1778092200-1778095800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for May 6\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm: https://bit.ly/3KAKScU
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-hope-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222614Z
CREATED:20260506T222614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T222614Z
UID:10000525-1778756400-1778763600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered When Emotions Feel Overwhelming
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered When Emotions Feel Overwhelming \nCLN Thursday\, May 14th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Crisis Centre of BC Presentation Facilitated by Bonnie Cook Open to Foster Caregivers and Out-of-Care/Kinship Caregivers. Emotions are a normal and healthy part of our lives. In this session\, the focus is on emotional awareness and practices that can support us to respond more skillfully to challenging situations. Caring Families Society’s coordinator\, Bonnie Cook\, will host a review and discussion of he Crisis Center of BC’s Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered when Emotions Feel Overwhelming (recorded workshop). Participants will be able to share comments\, insight\, and resources to deepen the learning experience. Following the workshop\, participants will receive a link and code that will allow them to create an account with Crisis Center of BC for ongoing access to the recording to rewatch or view the training with children and youth in their home. Register at Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered when Emotions Feel Overwhelming
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/navigating-emotions-how-to-remain-centered-when-emotions-feel-overwhelming/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T204628Z
CREATED:20260507T204628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204628Z
UID:10000539-1779357600-1779363000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, May 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topic: Caring for the Caregiver Thursday \nJune 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topics: Infectious Disease of Infancy \n(Third Thursday of the month) Join us online via the Zoom link found in on Caregiver Learning Network. \nSign in and then use this link and following the prompts: https:// learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172429Z
CREATED:20260423T204636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172429Z
UID:10000519-1780511400-1780515000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for June 3\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: https://bit.ly/4oKosDQ
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-hope-information-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223024Z
CREATED:20260506T223024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T223024Z
UID:10000526-1781182800-1781188200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Suicide Awareness Workshop \nCLN Thursday\, June 11th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Crisis Centre of BC Presentation Facilitated by Sandra Beagley Open to Foster Caregivers. Facilitated by the Crisis Centre of BC\, this Suicide Awareness 90-minute session will focus on reducing stigma\, increasing awareness\, and motivating personal and collective action for suicide prevention. The session opens a dialogue about suicide\, a stigmatized and challenging topic for many. It helps participants understand the nature of suicide in communities\, the needs of people who have thoughts of suicide\, and the resources available within the agency or community. Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/ccob-sp/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/suicide-awareness-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172411Z
CREATED:20260423T204942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172411Z
UID:10000520-1781697600-1781701200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for June 17\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: https: https://bit.ly/4rJkUEy
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/28792/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T204702Z
CREATED:20260507T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204702Z
UID:10000540-1781776800-1781782200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, May 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topic: Caring for the Caregiver Thursday \nJune 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topics: Infectious Disease of Infancy \n(Third Thursday of the month) Join us online via the Zoom link found in on Caregiver Learning Network. \nSign in and then use this link and following the prompts: https:// learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-meeting-and-knowledge-exchange-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172357Z
CREATED:20260423T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172357Z
UID:10000521-1783535400-1783539000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for July 8\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mchv7ee/lp/9bb0ea80-60b3-4019-854d-9709986fa86e
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-hope-information-session-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172248Z
CREATED:20260423T210150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172248Z
UID:10000522-1784721600-1784725200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for July 22\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hudytga/lp/46977f0f-dc75-4d1e-9cbf-796cc2e68519
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-hope-information-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172228Z
CREATED:20260423T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172228Z
UID:10000523-1785954600-1785958200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for August 5\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jy68wxa/lp/60ebfefe-07cc-4834-be75-86b4a0f5e1c0
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-hope-information-session-6/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T172207Z
CREATED:20260423T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T172207Z
UID:10000524-1787140800-1787144400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering 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. \nRegister here for August 19\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/y8ypph6/lp/ee57dc6a-8701-4947-945d-f445dff9364b
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-hope-information-session-7/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260910T172137Z
CREATED:20260910T172137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172137Z
UID:10000559-1790035200-1791331199@caring-families.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175439Z
CREATED:20260910T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175439Z
UID:10000563-1790622000-1790627400@caring-families.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175215Z
CREATED:20260910T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175215Z
UID:10000562-1790933400-1790940600@caring-families.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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