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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/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T093000
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SUMMARY:First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:First Aid Training \nThursday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm \nAlert First Aid\, 109 Finlayson Street\, Nanaimo \nOpen to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. \nDo you remember how to perform infant or child CPR? Is your first aid \ncertification current? \nAn instructor from Alert First Aid Inc will lead participants through a \nhands-on approach to gain confidence\, learn to improvise\, and react in \nemergency situations. Includes initial assessment\, adult\, child\, and \ninfant CPR (Level C). Alert First Aid will provide a certificate (valid for 3 \nyears) to participants upon successful completion. \n$60.00 per participant. \nFoster caregivers will receive a $35 reimbursement from Caring Families Society upon course completion. Please note this reimbursement only applies to foster caregivers. Register at \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s75e4g2.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/first-aid-training/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20260304T000446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T000446Z
UID:10000503-1773136800-1773142200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 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/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T103000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20260304T181404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181404Z
UID:10000511-1773135000-1773138600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am \nMCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy \n(Second Tuesday of every second month) \nAll foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff \nand foster support staff are invited. Caregivers are encouraged to take \nthis hour and share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD \nupdates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom \nRobinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley at \nAshleyVisser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a \ndiscussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20260304T181215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181215Z
UID:10000509-1773046800-1773052200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Creative Support Group for Foster Caregivers \nMonday\, March 9th\, 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/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000175-1772703000-1772710200@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/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000393-1772103600-1772110800@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-2/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000174-1772098200-1772105400@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/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000173-1771493400-1771500600@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/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000438-1770895800-1770901200@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/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000172-1770888600-1770895800@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/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000171-1770283800-1770291000@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/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000170-1769679000-1769686200@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/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000392-1769079600-1769086800@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-2/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000169-1769074200-1769081400@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/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20251030T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T185744Z
UID:10000477-1768899600-1768905000@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/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000168-1768469400-1768476600@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/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000437-1767871800-1767877200@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/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000167-1767864600-1767871800@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/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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:20251225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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:20260523T215605
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:20251218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T215605
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
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