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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:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181404Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
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:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000354-1773302400-1773334800@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/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T172238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172238Z
UID:10000505-1773307800-1773322200@caring-families.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000439-1773315000-1773320400@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/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T182912Z
UID:10000512-1773315000-1773320400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nThursday\, March 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nPresenter: Myra Kohler\, Program Coordinator\, Sexual Abuse Intervention program (SAIP)  \nTopic: CRFS Sexual Abuse Program  \nCampbell River Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Second Thursday of the month) \nCaregiver Lunch and Learn is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. March and April’s learnings introduce participants to Campbell River Family Services SAIP and Victim Services programs. If you have an interest in this topic\, whether or not currently caring for children or youth\, please join us. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-3/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T194653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194653Z
UID:10000493-1773327600-1773334800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Hopping into Spring Family Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:SIFPA Hopping into Spring Family Fun Day! \nThursday\, March 12th\, 3:00pm to 5:00pm \nColwood Pacific Activity Centre (CPAC) \nMilitary Family Resource Centre\, 2610 Rosebank Road \nJoin us for an in-person good vibes family event. Kids and \nyouth can run wild (in the best way) with games and \nactivities in the gym\, plus snack bags and treats to keep \nthe energy going. The best part? Every family heads home \nwith a special Spring Break activity gift to kick off the \nbreak with something fun. \nBring the whole crew and come hang out-it’s going to be a \ngreat time. Tropical Bouncy Castle and Slides included! \nPlease R.S.V.P. to Sandy at slcase@shaw.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hopping-into-spring-family-fun-day/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T225133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T225133Z
UID:10000499-1773495000-1773502200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Family BINGO
DESCRIPTION:Joint Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Event \nFoster Family BINGO \nSaturday\, March 14th\, 1:30pm to 3:30pm \nEagles Hall\, 921 – 1st Avenue\, Ladysmith \nOPEN to ALL FOSTER FAMILIES! \nCaring Families Society has rented the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith for this \nevent! Join other foster families for FUN\, FOOD\, and PRIZES! Doors will \nopen at 1:15pm to allow time for families to settle and set up for \nBINGO to start promptly at 1:30pm. We will play multiple rounds of \nBINGO with prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place. CFS will provide snacks \nand beverages. Register your foster family here: https:// \nlp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9a8w824.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T231413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T231413Z
UID:10000500-1773826200-1773833400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 18th\, 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/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000355-1773907200-1773939600@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/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000177-1773912600-1773919800@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/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T173906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173906Z
UID:10000507-1773916200-1773919800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, March 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am \nTopic: Substance Use Updates and Trends \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 \n\nMonthly Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000356-1774512000-1774544400@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/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000178-1774517400-1774524600@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/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000394-1774522800-1774530000@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-2/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T194915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194915Z
UID:10000494-1774522800-1774530000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting \nThursday\, March 26th\, 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-2/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220320Z
UID:10000496-1774947600-1774958400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Caregiver Coffee In-Person Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Coffee In-Person Mornings \nTuesday\, March 31st\, 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/28637/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T232446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T232446Z
UID:10000502-1775034000-1775041200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Valley MCFD Partnership Meeting \nWednesday\, April 1st\, 9:00/9:30am to 11:00am \nMCFD Office\, 161- 4th Street\, Duncan \nThe office doors open at 9:00am and foster caregivers are welcome to \ncome in to catch up with one another and local resource workers – the \nmeeting will start at 9:30am. Stay as long as you can! Participation can \nbe in-person or virtually via Teams. Something on your mind you’d like \nto discuss? Send agenda items to mylisa.evans@gov.bc.ca. Look for an \nemail from the MCFD Resource Team closer to the meeting that \nincludes the link for those wishing to participate virtually.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000357-1775116800-1775149200@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/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
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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/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
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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/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
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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/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184225Z
UID:10000515-1775727000-1775734200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:The Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:The Business Side of Fostering CLN \nThursday\, April 9th and Thursday\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm \nFacilitated by Interior Community Services \nVirtual. Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers \nIMPORTANT note: You must attend BOTH sessions to receive \na certificate. \nDo you want to understand your role\, responsibilities\, and \nrights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4-hour course \nis for you! Please This training is for discussion purposes only \nand not to be considered legal or financial advice. We will \ncover: \n• The ins and outs of your contract \n• The care home investigation (protocol) and quality of \ncare review process \n• What (and why) to document and report\, \n• Insurance / WCB for Foster Parents \n• Resources. \nRegister at Business Side of Fostering April 2026
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/the-business-side-of-fostering/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000440-1775734200-1775739600@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/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183011Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nThursday\, April 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm  \nPresenter: Kerri Reihl\, Program Coordinator\, Community-Based Victim Services  \nTopic: CRFS Intimate Partner Violence Program  \nCampbell River Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Second Thursday of the month) \nCaregiver Lunch and Learn is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and engage with practical learnings. March and April’s learnings introduce participants to Campbell River Family Services SAIP and Victim Services programs. If you have an interest in this topic\, whether or not currently caring for children or youth\, please join us. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/caregiver-lunch-and-learn-4/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T181307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181307Z
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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:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260304T000525Z
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:20260417T130146
CREATED:20260303T231527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T231527Z
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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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