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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T170000
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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/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
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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/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20260507T180957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180957Z
UID:10000531-1786440600-1786451400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000376-1786608000-1786640400@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000198-1786613400-1786620600@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000444-1786620600-1786626000@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20260423T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T210812Z
UID:10000524-1787140800-1787144400@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 19\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/y8ypph6/lp/ee57dc6a-8701-4947-945d-f445dff9364b
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiving-information-session-7/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20260507T184154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T184154Z
UID:10000536-1787140800-1787151600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Clothing Event for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:FREE Clothing Event for Foster Caregivers Wednesday\, August 19th\, 12:00 noon to 3:00pm Open to all Foster Caregivers! Join the Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local and Caring Families Society’s Coordinators for this fun event! Foster caregivers can enjoy a coffee/tea\, visit with other foster caregivers\, and look through an abundance of FREE gently-used clothing to take home for all the children in their families! Stop by anytime between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm! Event is located between Chemainus and Ladysmith (address is in the confirmation of registration email). This is an outdoor event and weather dependent. Foster caregivers register at: FREE Clothing Event for Foster Caregivers
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/free-clothing-event-for-foster-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000377-1787212800-1787245200@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/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000199-1787218200-1787225400@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/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20260507T181146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T181146Z
UID:10000532-1787650200-1787661000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:South Island 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/south-island-coffee-morning-summer-park-day/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000378-1787817600-1787850000@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/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000200-1787823000-1787830200@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/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000399-1787828400-1787835600@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-2/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000379-1788422400-1788454800@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/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000201-1788427800-1788435000@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/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000380-1789027200-1789059600@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000202-1789032600-1789039800@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000445-1789039800-1789045200@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000381-1789632000-1789664400@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/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000203-1789637400-1789644600@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/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000382-1790236800-1790269200@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/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000204-1790242200-1790249400@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/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000400-1790247600-1790254800@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-2/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000383-1790841600-1790874000@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/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160505
CREATED:20250925T170338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170338Z
UID:10000384-1791446400-1791478800@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/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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