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SUMMARY:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers \nMonday\, April 13th\, 9:00am to 10:30am \nCR Family Services Art Room\, 487-10th Avenue \n(Third Monday of the month) \nThe Resource Enhancement Counsellor team hope this will become a \nmonthly space for caregivers to mindfully connect and relax through \nart making. All foster caregivers are welcomed\, no art experience \nrequired. Art materials are supplied\, no need to bring your own. More \ndetails? Contact Lindsy at lindsy.creeden@crfs.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-support-group-for-foster-caregivers-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T000525Z
UID:10000504-1776160800-1776166200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, April 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nCaring Families Society Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nThese mornings are a great way to connect with other caregivers \nabout the unique experiences and challenges fostering can have\, ask \nquestions\, share successes\, recharge\, and learn about resources. \nThere will also be opportunities for caregivers to work on Life Book \npages if desired and CFS will provide support\, supplies\, and tools. \nFoster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to \nthe morning dates!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-support-mornings-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T231527Z
UID:10000501-1776245400-1776252600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, April 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nCowichan Community Center – Nitinat Room \n2687 James Street\, Duncan \nThese gatherings are great to connect with other foster caregivers \nwho understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. The \nNitinat Room is at the end of the hall on the second floor of the \nCowichan Community Center. Come and meet members of your \nCowichan Valley Foster Parents Local and other wonderful foster \ncaregivers! March’s meeting is during spring break\, so this will be a \nfamily friendly morning! Arrangements for a guest speaker for April’s \nmeeting are in process. Watch your emails for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings-3/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000181-1776331800-1776339000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260304T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T180936Z
UID:10000508-1776335400-1776339000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, April 16th\, 10:30am to 11:30am \nTopic: Screen Time Guidelines and Considerations \n(Third Thursday of the month) \nCalling all Safe Babies Caregivers! Join us online via the Zoom link \nfound in on Caregiver Learning Network. Sign in using this link and \nfollowing the prompts \nhttps://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260304T184341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184341Z
UID:10000516-1776765600-1776771000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC \nTuesday\, April 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nFacilitated by The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC \nVirtual. Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/Out-of-Care Caregivers\, Contracted Agency Caregivers\, Social Workers\, Community Professionals\, \nand General Public who are members of CLN. \nThe Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of BC works for British Columbians to protect the legal and financial interests of children under the age \nof 19 years\, protect the legal\, financial\, personal and health care interests of adults who need help with decision making\, and administer \nestates of deceased and missing persons. In this online seminar\, facilitator Patricia Hanley will provide an overview of the PGT and then focus \non its services for children and youth. Please join us in exploring and learning more about: \n• The PGT’s organization including their vision\, mandate and values. \n• The approaches and legislation that guide PGT’s work. \n• How the PGT protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth in care. \n• How the PGT manages the assets of people under the age of 19. \n• Sharing of resources that are available to people who were in the care of the Province as children. \n• How the PGT supports First Nations that have taken on jurisdiction for their child and family services. \nWatch your email for registration link
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/overview-of-the-public-guardian-and-trustee-of-bc-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T233000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260303T220654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220654Z
UID:10000498-1776765600-1776814200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC \nTuesday\, April 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nOpen to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Contracted Agency \nCaregivers\, Social Workers\, Community Professionals\, and other CLN \nMembers \nThe Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of BC works for British \nColumbians to protect the legal and shared resources of children under \nthe age of 19 years\, protect the legal\, financial\, personal and health \ncare interests of adults who need help with decision making\, and \nadminister estates of deceased and missing persons. \nWatch your emails for the registration invitation.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/overview-of-the-public-guardian-and-trustee-of-bc/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000182-1776936600-1776943800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000395-1776942000-1776949200@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-2/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260303T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T215927Z
UID:10000495-1776942000-1776949200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting \nThursday\, April 23rd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nSafe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch to connect\, support one \nanother\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of \nvulnerable infants. They discuss a variety of topics relevant to the \nmedically fragile infants and toddlers that they care for. Most of their \ninfants have had pre natal substance exposure\, often with \ncomplications. They cover new protocols for homes and updated \ninformation. Guest speakers are often invited.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260303T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220428Z
UID:10000497-1777366800-1777377600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Coffee In-Person Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Coffee In-Person Mornings \nTuesday\, “April 28th\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon \nWelcome to a warm\, supportive space\, a perfect spot to connect with \ncaregivers and friends\, swap stories\, share tips\, and enjoy a few laughs. \nKids can dive into treats and playtime\, and yes – there are goodies for \ngrown-ups too! \nGrab a cup\, settle in\, and enjoy a cozy morning with good company. \nPlease R.S.V.P. to Sandy at slcase@shaw.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-coffee-in-person-mornings/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260304T183138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183138Z
UID:10000514-1777370400-1777375800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting \nNo group during the March break \nTuesday\, April 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nHost to be announced by email \n(Fourth Tuesday of the month) \nYour Campbell River Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster \nparents to their casual “round the kitchen table” gatherings which they \nhost in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and \npractical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child \nor teen in your care. For information including host’s address\, please \nwatch your 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/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260304T173621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173621Z
UID:10000506-1777370400-1777377600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Connections  Dot Art Moon Vision
DESCRIPTION:Creative Connections \nDot Art Moon Vision \nTuesday\, April 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00noon \n#102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nOpen to Foster Caregivers \nConnect with other foster caregivers while getting creative! Artist Jen \nfrom Lost Arts Club will guide us in creating a beautiful Dot Art Moon \nVision. All needed supplies will be available\, and participants can \nchoose from five different templates! No previous art skills needed! \nCaring Families Society is asking foster caregivers to contribute $5.00 \ntowards costs with CFS paying the \nrest of the per person fee. \nLimited space available. \nRegister at https:// \nlp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/ \nreg/2b4zn4m.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-connections-dot-art-moon-vision/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000183-1777541400-1777548600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260423T175353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T175353Z
UID:10000517-1778092200-1778095800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiving Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It can also be very challenging and frustrating at times\, and it is important to take the time to consider if it is right for you and your family at this time. \nPeople choose to become foster parents for many reasons\, but all share a love for children and the desire to help those in need without an expectation of receiving something in return. \nRegister here for May 6\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm: https://bit.ly/3KAKScU
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiving-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000184-1778146200-1778153400@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/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T212905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T212905Z
UID:10000543-1778234400-1778245200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Education Event \nThrough Their Eyes: Supporting and Understanding Indigenous Youth in Care Friday\, May 8th\, 10:00am to 1:00pm In-person at The Old House Hotel\, 1730 Riverside Lane\, Courtenay Join MSW-ITR Candidates Adam Gauthier and Tarra Tipton for this participatory course. This session supports caregivers in seeing Indigenous youth in care with a trauma-informed\, culturally rooted perspective that honours behaviour\, mental health\, substance use\, and development across ages and stages. Participants will gain practical tools to strengthen connection\, access supports\, and advocate with youth in ways that uphold safety\, belonging\, and resilience.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-education-event/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213223Z
UID:10000544-1778578200-1778581800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (Second Tuesday of every second month) All foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff and foster support staff are invited. Caregivers are encouraged to take this hour and share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley at Ashley.Visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T185013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T185013Z
UID:10000537-1778580000-1778585400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, June 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nCFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo These morning meetings are a safe space to connect with other caregivers who understand the unique experiences and challenges fostering brings. Ask questions\, share success\, recharge\, laugh\, cry\, learn about resources\, and lift each other up. There will be opportunities for caregivers to work on Life Book pages if desired and CFS will provide support\, supplies\, and tools. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to the morning dates!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000185-1778751000-1778758200@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/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260506T222614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T222614Z
UID:10000525-1778756400-1778763600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered When Emotions Feel Overwhelming
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered When Emotions Feel Overwhelming \nCLN Thursday\, May 14th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Crisis Centre of BC Presentation Facilitated by Bonnie Cook Open to Foster Caregivers and Out-of-Care/Kinship Caregivers. Emotions are a normal and healthy part of our lives. In this session\, the focus is on emotional awareness and practices that can support us to respond more skillfully to challenging situations. Caring Families Society’s coordinator\, Bonnie Cook\, will host a review and discussion of he Crisis Center of BC’s Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered when Emotions Feel Overwhelming (recorded workshop). Participants will be able to share comments\, insight\, and resources to deepen the learning experience. Following the workshop\, participants will receive a link and code that will allow them to create an account with Crisis Center of BC for ongoing access to the recording to rewatch or view the training with children and youth in their home. Register at Navigating Emotions: How to Remain Centered when Emotions Feel Overwhelming
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/navigating-emotions-how-to-remain-centered-when-emotions-feel-overwhelming/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000441-1778758200-1778763600@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/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183730Z
UID:10000533-1779269400-1779276600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Central Island Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Central Island Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, May 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, June 17th\, 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. The Nitinat Room is at the end of the hall on the second f loor of the Cowichan Community Center. Come and meet members of your Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local and other wonderful foster caregivers! During May’s meeting\, a special guest from the Disability Alliance BC will join us to share information and answer questions about the Disability Tax Credit\, the Registered Disability Savings Plan\, and the Canada Disability Benefit. Watch your emails for more information!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/central-island-foster-caregivers-mornings/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260423T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T175659Z
UID:10000518-1779278400-1779282000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiving Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Register for an information session to learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and to help you decide if fostering is right for you.\n\nFostering can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It can also be very challenging and frustrating at times\, and it is important to take the time to consider if it is right for you and your family at this time. \nPeople choose to become foster parents for many reasons\, but all share a love for children and the desire to help those in need without an expectation of receiving something in return. \nRegister here for May 20\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm: https://bit.ly/44ebsiz
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiving-information-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000186-1779355800-1779363000@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/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T204628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204628Z
UID:10000539-1779357600-1779363000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, May 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topic: Caring for the Caregiver Thursday \nJune 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topics: Infectious Disease of Infancy \n(Third Thursday of the month) Join us online via the Zoom link found in on Caregiver Learning Network. \nSign in and then use this link and following the prompts: https:// learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260519T223659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T223659Z
UID:10000547-1779786000-1779796800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:South Island Caregiver In-Person Coffee Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver In-Person Coffee Mornings \nTuesday\, May 26th\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon \nTuesday\, June 23rd\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon \nHang out in a warm\, welcoming space made for everyone. It’s the perfect spot to connect with caregivers and friends\, swap stories\, share tips\, and enjoy a few laughs. Kids can dive into treats and playtime\, and yes – there are goodies for grown-ups too! Grab a cup\, settle in\, and enjoy a cozy morning with good company. Please R.S.V.P. to Sandy at slcase@shaw.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/south-island-caregiver-in-person-coffee-mornings-2/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T213720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213720Z
UID:10000545-1779789600-1779795000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, May 26th\, 10:00am to 11:30am No group in June. Host to be announced by email. (Fourth Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend their casual “round the kitchen table” gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. Watch your email for information or contact Judy at (text/ call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20260507T210552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T210552Z
UID:10000541-1779789600-1779796800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers CFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nGemstone and Copper Tree or Teardrop Plant Tuesday\, May 26th 10:00am to 12:00 noon \nConnect with other foster caregivers while getting creative! Artist Jen from Lost Arts Club will guide us in creating a beaded treasure. Choose from either a Tree on Driftwood or a Teardrop Plant. All material included! No previous art skills needed! CFS is asking foster caregivers to contribute $5 towards costs; Caring Families Society will pay the rest. Limited spaces available. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/apu6amp
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-connections-for-foster-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T160936
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000187-1779960600-1779967800@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/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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