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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/2025-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164820Z
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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/2025-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000152-1758792600-1758799800@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/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T165443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165443Z
UID:10000205-1758787200-1758819600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Coping with Grief and Loss for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, September 22nd and September 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Facilitated by Sarah Day Open to Foster Caregivers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, Contracted Agency Caregivers\, Social Workers\, and Community Professionals Please note that this workshop will be geared towards caregivers. This presentation is geared towards caregivers and the grief and loss they experience. Sarah will touch on topics such as: children transitioning to new homes or returning to family (both when it is a good transition and when it is not what the caregiver was hoping for) how to support a child/youth in your care who loses a parent to the drug crisis\, how to support yourself and your family through the loss of a child/youth (in your care) through an overdose or through suicide. Sarah will finish by giving caregivers practical skills they can use to help manage the grief and loss. Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/galwsd/2025-09-22/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/coping-with-grief-and-loss-for-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T164820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164820Z
UID:10000143-1758542400-1758547800@caring-families.ca
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/2025-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T172925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172925Z
UID:10000452-1758191400-1758195000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange Thursday\, September 18th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic FASD Thursday\, October 16th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic Infectious diseases/conditions (3rd Thursday of the month) This is a regional online event. Join at https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/ and follow the prompts to the Zoom link. See page 13 for more details.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000151-1758187800-1758195000@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/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165131Z
UID:10000150-1757980800-1761695999@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:REPLAY: How to Care During Times of Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 16th to Tuesday\, October 28th Presented by Ashleigh Martinflatt Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/OOC Caregivers\, Social Workers\, and others connected to fostering. Access to the recording of the April 1st\, 2025 workshop will be available for a limited time. Grief and Loss are interwoven throughout the foster experience. Caregivers may be serving multiple placements with complex needs that can make dealing with the impacts of various grief and loss issues particularly challenging. Presenter Ashleigh Martinflatt focused on how caregivers can care give during times of grief and loss with particular focus on death through overdoses and suicide completions. Ashleigh Martinflatt is a registered social worker\, clinical counsellor\, and a post-secondary instructor. She teaches courses on trauma\, child abuse\, and neglect in both Social Work and Child and Youth Care degree programs. Her areas of passion include child protection\, adoption\, at risk youth\, family support\, and community prevention programs. Registrants can access the recording at any time throughout the 6-week period. Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/rhtcdtogal/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/replay-how-to-care-during-times-of-grief-and-loss/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250925T164820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164820Z
UID:10000142-1757937600-1757943000@caring-families.ca
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/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000058-1750329000-1750332600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000057-1747305000-1747308600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T220002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T220002Z
UID:10000054-1745832600-1745843400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Training
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 28th and Wednesday\, April 30th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Facilitated by Ros Pringle Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers. Caring Families Society is currently looking for volunteers to join our Investigation and Resolution Support team. The purpose of the Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Program is to 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. Contact Dianne for more information at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. Watch for registration in formation.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/investigation-and-resolution-support-worker-training/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T215901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215901Z
UID:10000053-1745433000-1745438400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Sexual Health Training: Gender and Sexual Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Presented by Kerri Isham Open to Foster Caregivers and Kinship/OOC Caregivers. Let’s Celebrate diversity! In this workshop you will learn about… 1. What gender is and is not. 2. Identity 3. Gender Expression 4. Biological Sex 5. Sexual Orientation 6. The Gender Unicorn Kerri Isham is knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate. She is author\, and presenter with over 25 years’ experience. She is committed to the empowerment of people of all ages. Caring Families Society will cover the registration cost for foster caregivers and kinship/OOC caregivers who attend this virtual workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as a free guest when accompanied by their caregiver. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/7-part-sexual-health-training-series-part-6/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/sexual-health-training-gender-and-sexual-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000056-1744885800-1744889400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T215748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215748Z
UID:10000052-1744794000-1744821000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a Behavioural Detective
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 16th\, 9:00am to 4:30pm Facilitated by Kim Barthel\, OTR This workshop is open to Foster caregivers\, Out of Care /Kinship caregivers\, and Social Workers province wide. In this virtual event Kim will teach about understanding and supporting complex behaviour\, neuro-diverse affirming practice\, developmental disabilities (FASD and ASD)\, and holistic\, strength-based\, culturally respectful interventions that are attuned to individual situations as well as self-care in a professional context. Kim will provide a deeper understanding of why people do what they do. The focus will be on complex and challenging behaviour and using clinical reasoning to look well beyond the surface actions we observe. Contact Janet Christie\, janet@fpsss.com or Caring Families Society at 778-430-5459. Watch for registration information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/becoming-a-behavioural-detective/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215630Z
UID:10000051-1744709400-1744720200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Mornings\, April 15th\, 22nd\, April 29th\, and May 6th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Facilitated and hosted by Dianne Thompson and Judy Hollywood Bonnett Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents and caregivers meeting the everyday needs of children impacted by foster care and/or adoption. The Hope for the Journey Conference series includes four high-level learning modules based on the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). Embedded within each learning module will be a “Going Deeper” teaching video on a select topic\, and a practical\, encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video featuring the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster youth. Each week the group will gather to watch a video. Facilitators will review video highlights\, then participants will review the discussion and reflection questions. We will come together to debrief and share comments and insights. Week 1 – Introduction to TBRI Week 2 – Connecting Principles Week 3 – Empowering Principles Week 4 – Correcting While Connecting Principles All sessions combine evidenced-based theory with every day\, practical strategies that caregivers can readily apply in their homes. Contact UI Coordinator\, Judy Hollywood Bonnett\, uicoord@fpsss.com or SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, sicoord@fpsss.com or call 1-888-922-8437. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/hftj2025/2025-04-15/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T215510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215510Z
UID:10000050-1743676200-1743681600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:DBT Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, April 3rd to April 24th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon (Four Two-Hour Sessions) Facilitated by Laurel Collins TRITA (Two Rivers Intercultural Trauma Awareness) Open to Foster Caregivers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, Contracted Agency Caregivers\, and Community Professionals. These workshops will be participatory based with many skills that caregivers can take home and utilize immediately. \nThey will learn the basics of the four pillars of DBT: Mindfulness (April 3rd)\, Emotional Regulation (April 10th)\, Distress Tolerance (April 17th)\, and Interpersonal Effectiveness (April 24th). The skills learned will help them model more confidently\, and effectively to the chldren and youth they are working with. The participants will learn more about themselves and how to regulate their own behaviour\, develop clearer communication skills\, and understand the importance of self-care. They will also gain a greater understanding of the children and youth’s behaviours as there will be small introductory piece on the survival/trauma brain during the first workshop\, Mindfulness. Participants will receive worksheets\, questionnaires\, and the PowerPoint itself for the own self-reflective work. \nRegister at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/dbt-skills/2025-04-03/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/dbt-skills-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T215145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215145Z
UID:10000049-1743499800-1743510600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:How to Care Give During Times of Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 1st\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Presented by Ashleigh Martinflatt Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/OOCO Caregivers\, Social Workers\, and others connected to fostering. Grief and loss are interwoven through the foster experience. Foster caregivers may be serving multiple placements with complex needs that can make dealing with the impacts of various grief and loss issues particularly challenging. Presenter Ashleigh Martinflatt will focus on how caregivers can care give during times of grief and loss with particular focus on death through overdoses and suicide completions. This workshop will include a 2 ½ hour presentation and a ½ hour Question-and-Answer segment. Ashleigh Martinflatt is a registered social worker\, clinical counsellor\, and a post-secondary instructor. She teaches courses on trauma\, child abuse\, and neglect in both Social Work and Child and Youth Care degree programs. Her areas of passion include child protection\, adoption\, at risk youth\, family support\, and community prevention programs. She is experienced with working with children\, youth\, and caregivers. \nRegister at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/htcgdtogl/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/how-to-care-give-during-times-of-grief-and-loss/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000055-1742466600-1742470200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20250304T200358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T200508Z
UID:10000048-1741771800-1741780800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Voices from the Nest
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing the Fostering Experience for Biological Children of Parents Who Foster \nWednesday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 12:00 noon \nPresented by Vicki Bridge\, RMFT Open to foster caregivers. \nDo you and your biological or adopted children share the family nest with foster children? Are you curious or concerned what impact being part of a foster family will have on your children? In this learning opportunity\, Vicki will provide a bird’s eye view of three adaptive family structures foster caregivers have used as a guide for balancing the complex and often competing needs of all foster family members. In addition\, we will discuss some practical tips on ways to enhance your child’s foster caregiving experience and ensure their voices are heard. Vicki Bridge is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist\, (RMFT)\, a member of the B.C. Branch of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy\, (CACFT)\, and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy\, (AAMFT). As a life long foster parent Vicki has deep roots in the Victoria area foster caregiving community. Vicki provided community based Residential Services for children and teens for 22 years then provided Caregiver Support to South Island Caregivers for MCFD. \nContact Janet at janet@fpsss.com or 778-430-5459 for more information or to ask questions. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/voices-from-the-nest/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/voices-from-the-nest/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250303T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
UID:10000028-1740994200-1741005000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T061613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T061613Z
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SUMMARY:Talking About Pornography CLN (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 26th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm \nPresented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham \nOpen to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. \nIt is not about if your child/children will view pornography\, it is about when. \nSchools and families must intentionally filter out inappropriate sexual images so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of children \nwho see pornography by accident say they can’t forget that first image. The largest group of viewers of internet pornography is children 12-17. \nWant to learn more about the long-term impacts of pornography viewing? Want to learn how to talk to your kids? Then this workshop is for \nyou! Kerri Isham is a knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate educator\, author\, and presenter with over 25 years of experience. She is \ncommitted to the empowerment of people of all ages. \nCaring Families Society will cover the registration cost for foster and kinship caregivers who attend this workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as a \nguest when accompanied by their caregiver. \nRegister at: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/7-part-sexual-health-training-series-part-5/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/talking-about-pornography-cln-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250224T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
UID:10000013-1740389400-1740400200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
UID:10000026-1740072600-1740083400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T065645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002412Z
UID:10000030-1740047400-1740051000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 16th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Working with Indigenous Families  \nThursday\, February 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Infant Development – activities to promote healthy development  \nMary Catherine Williams facilitates these informative and focused meetings and offers a chance for caregivers to learn and connect. \nTo register\, please email safebabies@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
UID:10000025-1739467800-1739478600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
UID:10000011-1739179800-1739190600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-02-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
UID:10000024-1738863000-1738873800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250203T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T041344
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
UID:10000010-1738575000-1738585800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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