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SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Suicide Awareness Workshop \nCLN Thursday\, June 11th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Crisis Centre of BC Presentation Facilitated by Sandra Beagley Open to Foster Caregivers. Facilitated by the Crisis Centre of BC\, this Suicide Awareness 90-minute session will focus on reducing stigma\, increasing awareness\, and motivating personal and collective action for suicide prevention. The session opens a dialogue about suicide\, a stigmatized and challenging topic for many. It helps participants understand the nature of suicide in communities\, the needs of people who have thoughts of suicide\, and the resources available within the agency or community. Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/ccob-sp/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/suicide-awareness-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T093000
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T205326Z
UID:10000520-1781697600-1781701200@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 June 17\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: https: https://bit.ly/4rJkUEy
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/28792/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000368-1781769600-1781802000@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/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
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/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260507T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204702Z
UID:10000540-1781776800-1781782200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and 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-meeting-and-knowledge-exchange-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260506T230130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T230130Z
UID:10000529-1782205200-1782216000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY: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/caregiver-in-person-coffee-mornings/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260507T210714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T210714Z
UID:10000542-1782208800-1782216000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers CFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nExploring Acrylics Tuesday\, June 23rd 10:00am to 12:00 noon \nJoin CFS Coordinators Bonnie and Sandra in exploring various easy painting techniques including squeegees\, stencils\, and balloons to create masterpieces! Pick your favorite or try them all! CFS will provide all materials. 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/9b4c7be
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-connections-for-foster-caregivers-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000369-1782374400-1782406800@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/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000191-1782379800-1782387000@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/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000397-1782385200-1782392400@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-2/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000370-1782979200-1783011600@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/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000192-1782984600-1782991800@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/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260423T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T205501Z
UID:10000521-1783535400-1783539000@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 July 8\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mchv7ee/lp/9bb0ea80-60b3-4019-854d-9709986fa86e
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiving-information-session-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000371-1783584000-1783616400@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/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000193-1783589400-1783596600@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/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000443-1783596600-1783602000@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/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000372-1784188800-1784221200@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/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000194-1784194200-1784201400@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/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260721T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260507T180238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180238Z
UID:10000530-1784626200-1784637000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee Morning/Summer Park Day!
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Morning/Summer Park Day! \nTuesday\, July 7th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm \nTuesday\, July 21st\, 9:30am to 12:30pm \nTuesday\, August 11th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm \nTuesday\, August 25th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm \nJoin us to connect with friends and enjoy the sun throughout the summer. Conversation\, treats\, fun for the kids and the grownups too! Explore one of our great water parks around the Langford and Victoria area. If you’ve found one\, we haven’t tried in the past\, please let Dianne (sicoord@fpsss.com) or Sandy (slcase@shaw.ca) know. Watch your emails or our South Island Facebook Group for the reminder posters.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/coffee-morning-summer-park-day/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260423T210150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T210150Z
UID:10000522-1784721600-1784725200@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 July 22\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hudytga/lp/46977f0f-dc75-4d1e-9cbf-796cc2e68519
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiving-information-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000373-1784793600-1784826000@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/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000195-1784799000-1784806200@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/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000398-1784804400-1784811600@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-2/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260507T183949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T184043Z
UID:10000535-1785232800-1785241800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Area Foster Family Summer Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Summer Fun! Joint Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo Area Event Tuesday\, July 28th\, 10:00am to 12:30pm Open to all Foster Families! Transfer Beach Park\, Captain Tristan de Konnick Way\, Ladysmith Come join us at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith for some summer fun! Fun\, Food\, Games\, and Crafts for the whole family! CFS has reserved the Sportsman Shelter\, a fantastic location near the washrooms\, water park\, and playground. Families are welcome to come anytime during this event. Please bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting plus swim gear and towels for those who want to get wet at the waterpark or in the ocean! BONUS: Hailey from the BCAA Child Passenger Safety Program will be available to answer any child passenger safety questions and check your car seats. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fz7k7qg
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-and-nanaimo-area-foster-family-summer-fun/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000374-1785398400-1785430800@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/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000196-1785403800-1785411000@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/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20260423T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T210648Z
UID:10000523-1785954600-1785958200@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 August 5\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jy68wxa/lp/60ebfefe-07cc-4834-be75-86b4a0f5e1c0
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiving-information-session-6/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000375-1786003200-1786035600@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/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T123032
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000197-1786008600-1786015800@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/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR