BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caring Families Society - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caring Families Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://caring-families.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caring Families Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250124T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250124T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z UID:10000469-1737720900-1737725400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2025-01-24/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250124T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241221T005827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T005827Z UID:10000044-1737712800-1737716400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group \nFriday\, January 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am \nFriday\, February 28th\, 10:00am to 11:00am \nIn-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue \n(4th Friday of the month) \nThese gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An email will go out the week before with our discussion topic. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group/2025-01-24/ LOCATION:Comox Valley Family Services Association\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Comox\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Upper Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241220T062703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z UID:10000022-1737653400-1737664200@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/2025-01-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250120T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241220T062331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z UID:10000008-1737365400-1737376200@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/2025-01-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250117T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241221T000346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T003335Z UID:10000032-1737106200-1737111600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver Mornings \nWednesday\, January 17th\, 9:30am to 11:00am \nWednesday\, February 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am \nCowichan Community Centre (Nitnat Room)\, 2687 James Street \nThese Cowichan Valley Local hosted gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. Our best source of wisdom and support is each other! St. John’s Anglican Church is renovating and their hall is no longer available. We appreciate their generosity over the past years in allowing us the use of their space for our meetings. \nOur new meeting place is the Nitnat Room on the second floor of the Cowichan Community Center. There are two different flights of stairs and an elevator available to reach the Nitnat Room. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-mornings/2025-01-17/ LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre (Nitnat Room)\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241220T062703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z UID:10000021-1737048600-1737059400@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/2025-01-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241220T065645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002412Z UID:10000029-1737023400-1737027000@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/2025-01-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241221T001107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002348Z UID:10000037-1736935200-1736940600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Family Toy Exchange DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Toy Exchange \nTuesday\, January 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo \nCaring Families warmly invites all foster caregivers to attend this special event. We will be meeting in the large room at the Vancouver Island Public Library’s Nanaimo North Branch. Please bring toys\, books\, puzzles\, or crafts that are in clean good used condition to gift onwards and go home with some new treasures! You do not need to bring an item to take an item! Caring Families Society will donate any remaining items to local non-profit thrift stores. Children are welcome to attend with their caregivers! Look for an email with more information coming in the new year. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-toy-exchange/ LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z UID:10000462-1736933400-1736940600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2025-01-15/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250114T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241221T000846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002252Z UID:10000035-1736848800-1736854200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Social Morning DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, February 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nCaring Families Society office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road \nConnect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can bring. Watch your emails for more information! January’s theme is New Beginnings\, and February’s is The Power of Love. Foster caregivers please check your emails for more details closer to each event date. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-social-morning/2025-01-14/ LOCATION:Caring Families Society Nanaimo Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250113T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250113T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241220T062331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z UID:10000007-1736760600-1736771400@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/2025-01-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250109T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241221T004519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T004624Z UID:10000040-1736422200-1736429400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn \nMetis Cultural session \nWho Are the Métis? \nThursday\, January 9th 11:30am to 1:30pm \nCR Family Services\, conference room\, 487-10th Avenue \n(Thursday once/month) \nDo you have questions about Métis and what that means as a caregiver? This presentation facilitated by the North Island Metis Association offers an overview of Métis culture\, history\, and the role of the local chartered community. It highlights Métis traditions such as music\, dance\, and arts while discussing the community’s efforts to preserve heritage and provide support. Attendees will also learn about available programs and services\, including cultural events\, education\, financial support\, and advocacy initiatives. Refreshments provided by CRFS REC program. \nThis event is open to foster and Out of Care Options caregivers and MCFD/CRFS staff. Seating is limited\, register today with Lindsy at lindsy.creedon@crfs.ca or 250-202-6036. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/27299/ LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services (Conference Room)\, 487-10th Avenue\, Campbell River\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Upper Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250102T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250102T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20241221T001832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002159Z UID:10000039-1735826400-1735831800@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Family Swim DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Swim \nThursday\, January 2nd\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm \nFrank Jameson Aquatic Centre\, 810 6th Avenue\, Ladysmith \nOpen to all foster families in the Cowichan Valley and Central Island Areas! \nJoin other foster families for a swimmingly good time! Caring Families Society has reserved the whole pool just for foster families! \nNon swimmers are welcome to hang out on the pool deck. There will be a lifeguard on duty\, but foster caregivers will need to stay to support their children or youth. Please note pool rule: an adult needs to be within arms length of any swimmers aged 7 and under with a ratio of one adult per every two swimmers under 7. Every participant will receive a snack bag after the swim! \nRegistration is required as space is limited by the pool’s capacity. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/41xTabj URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-swim/ LOCATION:Frank Jameson Aquatic Centre\, 810 6th Avenue\, Ladysmith\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241227T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241227T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z UID:10000468-1735301700-1735306200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2024-12-27/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241218T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241218T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z UID:10000461-1734514200-1734521400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2024-12-18/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241122T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241122T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z UID:10000467-1732277700-1732282200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2024-11-22/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z UID:10000460-1732095000-1732102200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2024-11-20/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z UID:10000466-1729858500-1729863000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2024-10-25/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z UID:10000459-1729071000-1729078200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2024-10-16/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z UID:10000465-1727612100-1727616600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2024-09-29/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z UID:10000458-1726651800-1726659000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2024-09-18/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240823T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240823T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T062312 CREATED:20250305T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182551Z UID:10000457-1724405400-1724412600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center Nitnat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2024-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR