Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open 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. […]
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday, February 11th, 9:30am to 10:30am (to be confirmed) MCFD Boardroom, 1334 Island Hwy All foster parents, MCFD social workers, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns, learn about MCFD updates, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley Visser […]
Tuesday, January 14th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, February 11th, 10:00am to 11:30am Caring Families Society office, #102-6421 Applecross Road Connect 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 […]
Caregiver Lunch and Learn Thursday, February 13th, 11:30am to 1:30pm CR Family Services, conference room, 487-10th Avenue Topic: to be announced (Thursday once/month) All foster caregivers are welcomed. We host the gathering over the noon hour in hopes that more of our caregivers can drop in. This is your space for connecting with peers, building […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open 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 […]
Family Day Monday, February 17th “Family…” It’s such a small word for such a big feeling. If we are lucky, family sustains us, lifts us up, protects us, and yes, sometimes makes us just a little crazy. It’s the places we belong and the people we love even when we pretend not to know them […]
Thursday, January 16th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Working with Indigenous Families Thursday, February 20th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Infant Development - activities to promote healthy development Mary Catherine Williams facilitates these informative and focused meetings and offers a chance for caregivers to learn and connect. To register, please email safebabies@fpsss.com.
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open 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 […]
Foster Caregiver Mornings Wednesday, January 17th, 9:30am to 11:00am Wednesday, February 21st, 9:30am to 11:00am Cowichan Community Centre (Nitnat Room), 2687 James Street These 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 […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open 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. […]
Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday, January 28th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, February 25th, 10:00am to 11:30am Host: Tom Robinson (4th 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 […]
Wednesday, February 26th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Presented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham Open to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. It is not about if your child/children will view pornography, it is about when. Schools and families must intentionally filter out inappropriate sexual images so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of […]
