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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z UID:10000166-1767259800-1767267000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2026-01-01/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z UID:10000344-1767254400-1767286800@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training Series 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. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. 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\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. 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: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025 URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2026-01-01/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z UID:10000391-1766660400-1766667600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings Thursday\, September 25th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 23rd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Safe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch to connect\, support one another\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are often invited. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings-2/2025-12-25/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z UID:10000165-1766655000-1766662200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-12-25/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z UID:10000343-1766649600-1766682000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training Series 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. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. 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\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. 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: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025 URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2025-12-25/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z UID:10000164-1766050200-1766057400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-12-18/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z UID:10000342-1766044800-1766077200@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training Series 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. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. 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\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. 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: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025 URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2025-12-18/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T204059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T204059Z UID:10000490-1765452600-1765458000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn Campbell River \nThursday\, November 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm \nNote Venue: MCFD Office\, meeting room\, 1334 Island Hwy \nTopic: Drug Awareness \nThursday\, December 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm \nCR Family Services\, room to be announced \nTopic: Holiday potluck and gift exchange\, details to be announced. \nAll foster caregivers welcome! This is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. Sheena’s November session at the MCFD office will update our community on toxic drugs\, naloxone training\, and provide time for Q and A. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about our December Holiday gathering. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-2/2025-12-11/ CATEGORIES:Upper Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T172251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z UID:10000436-1765452600-1765458000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn Thursday\, September 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm CR Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue (2nd Thursday of the month) All foster caregivers are welcome. This is your space for connecting with peers\, building community\, and sharing practical learnings for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about discussion topics. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-campbell-river/2025-12-11/ CATEGORIES:Upper Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T203757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T203757Z UID:10000488-1765449000-1765452600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, November 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am \nTopic: Newborn and infant care suggestions and strategies \nJoin us as we discuss current beast practices in newborn and infant care and reflect on the needs of infants in care. \nSafe Babies Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, December 11th\, 10:30am to 11:30am \nTopic: Transitions \nWe will discuss strategies to support healthy transitions for infants URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-knowledge-exchange/2025-12-11/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T203554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T203554Z UID:10000486-1765449000-1765452600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group \nThursday\, November 20th\, 10:30 to 11:30am \nThursday\, December 11th\, 10:30 to 11:30am \nIn-person at The Foundry Multipurpose Room 575 10th Street \nPlease note the changes for this year’s gatherings. This year we will be meeting at the Foundry and spending the first half connecting with the Safe Babies Island Wide Knowledge Exchange. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and a MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time. Cannot make the meeting in person? Reach out to Jessica for the zoom link at cvcoord@fpsss.com. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-4/2025-12-11/ CATEGORIES:Upper Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251121T185204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T185204Z UID:10000492-1765447200-1765458000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:CFS Holiday Tea DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 11th\, 10:00am to 1:00pm\nCaring Families Society Office\n145-735 Goldstream Avenue \nJoin Caring Families Society for our annual Holiday Tea. Stop by for tea\, coffee\, music\, holiday treats and good company.\nIf we are lucky\, our part-time office feline\, Taonga may make an appearance! \nPlease RSVP to 778-430-5459 or execassist@fpsss.com URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cfs-holiday-tea/ LOCATION:Caring Families Society Regional Office\, 145-735 Goldstream Ave\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 2X4\, Canada CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z UID:10000163-1765445400-1765452600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-12-11/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z UID:10000341-1765440000-1765472400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training Series 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. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. 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\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. 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: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025 URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2025-12-11/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T233000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T201222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T201222Z UID:10000478-1765359000-1765409400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Festive Foster Family Event DESCRIPTION:Festive Foster Family Event in the Cowichan Valley \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nSt. John’s Church\, 486 Jubilee Street\, Duncan \nCowichan Valley Foster Parents Local invites area foster caregivers to register their families for this special event! Registrants will receive treats and fun for the whole family and a gift for each registered child and youth! A great chance for Foster Caregivers to visit and take a breath before the upcoming holiday season. Coffee\, tea\, and snacks will be available. Registration is required. Watch your email for more information and registration instructions! URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/festive-foster-family-event/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T201437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T201437Z UID:10000480-1765359000-1765364400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Support Mornings DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver Support Mornings for Central Island \nWednesday\, November 20th\, 9:30am to 11:00am \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am* \n*Special Festive Event \nSt. John’s Church\, 486 Jubilee Street\, Duncan \nThese gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. Our best resource and support are each other! Please watch your emails for more information. Note that December’s meeting will coincide with the CVFP Local’s Festive Foster Family Event. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-support-mornings/2025-12-10/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T202532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202532Z UID:10000484-1765274400-1765278000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Nanaimo DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, December 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nCFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nPlease note there will not be a meeting on November 11th (Remembrance Day). Nanaimo Coordinator Bonnie Cook has plans for a festive December 9th morning that will include coffee/tea\, special snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details! URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-support-mornings-nanaimo/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z UID:10000162-1764840600-1764847800@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-12-04/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z UID:10000340-1764835200-1764867600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training Series 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. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. 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\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. 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: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025 URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2025-12-04/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T202413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202413Z UID:10000483-1764325800-1764333000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Increasing Self Compassion Caring for the One Who Cares for Others DESCRIPTION:Increasing Self Compassion Caring \nfor the One Who Cares for Others CLN \nFriday\, November 28th\, 10:30am to 12:30pm \nOpen to all foster caregivers. \nGreater self-compassion can improve our well-being in the workplace and in our relationships and can help prevent burnout. This session reviews science\, research\, and practices on the importance of self-compassion. CFS coordinator\, Judy\, will be your host for the virtual session. The viewing of this Crisis Centre of BC’s recording will be paused at relevant spots for attendees to have time to practice and discuss the material. Post workshop\, participants will receive ongoing access to the recording and resource materials. Contact at Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com if you have questions. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/isccftowcfo/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/increasing-self-compassion-caring-for-the-one-who-cares-for-others/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T183634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T183634Z UID:10000473-1764241200-1764248400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting for South Island \nThursday\, November 27th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nSafe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch to connect\, support one another\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are often invited. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-meeting/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z UID:10000390-1764241200-1764248400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings Thursday\, September 25th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 23rd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Safe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch to connect\, support one another\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are often invited. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings-2/2025-11-27/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z UID:10000161-1764235800-1764243000@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/ URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-11-27/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20250925T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z UID:10000339-1764230400-1764262800@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey: In-Person Evenings DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, and 23rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm TBRI® Conference In-Person-Evenings Facilitated by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson South Island Foster and Out-of Care Caregivers Only Four-Part Training Series 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. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. 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\, and an encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video. Both videos include the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster caregivers. Each week the group will gather to watch a video then review video highlights with our facilator. There will discussion and reflection questions\, share comments\, insights and debrief. 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: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459. To register for the four Thursday Evening In-Person sessions visit: https://bit.ly/HopeJourneyEvening2025 URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey-in-person-evenings/2025-11-27/ CATEGORIES:South Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T204235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T204235Z UID:10000491-1764064800-1764068400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Campbell River \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nHost Tom Robinson \nNo December meeting. Instead\, join us for the December 7th Foster Family Holiday Party \nYour CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend \ntheir casual Round the Kitchen Table gatherings which they host in \nmembers’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical \ntips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen \nin your care. For information including Tom’s address\, please watch \nyour inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or \nuicoord@fpsss.com. URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-campbell-river/ CATEGORIES:Upper Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T202253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202253Z UID:10000482-1764064800-1764068400@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Nanaimo MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Ladysmith-Nanaimo MCFD Partnership Meeting \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am \nIn-person #102 – 488 Albert Street or virtual via Teams \nImportant! The time for these meetings has shifted from afternoon to morning. These gatherings are opportunities for foster caregivers and resource social workers to connect\, identify common issues\, review policy updates\, ask questions\, and have input for future education. Participants can attend in-person at the MCFD Resource Office Board Room or join via Teams. Watch your emails for the meeting invite with more details and the virtual link from your Team Resource Team. If you have a question or an item you would like to see on the agenda\, send it to your resource social worker\, CFS Coordinators Bonnie (npcoord@fpsss.com) or Sandra (cicoord@fpsss.com). URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-nanaimo-mcfd-partnership-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T103000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T185247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T185744Z UID:10000476-1764061200-1764066600@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Stronger Together Workshop DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together \nTuesday\, November 25th\, 2025\, 9:30am to 10:15am \nTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026\, 9:30am to 10:15am \nLeeAnn and Portia from the Office of the Ombudsperson will facilitate the two sessions. The first session is an overview of the BC Ombudsperson’s role. The second session in January will be an overview of Administrative Fairness. \nThis is a chance to share more information about the Ombudsperson office\, the services they provide\, their complaint process\, and to explore how their resources might be helpful for caregivers. \nPlease watch your emails for the registration link. \nIf you have any questions\, contact South Island Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson at 778-430-5459 or sicoord@fpsss.com URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/stronger-together-workshop/2025-11-25/2/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 CREATED:20251030T202121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202121Z UID:10000481-1763978400-1763983800@caring-families.ca SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nMonday\, November 24th\, 10:00am to 11:45am URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup-3/ CATEGORIES:Central Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T130742 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR