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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Monthly Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies caregivers from across Vancouver Island are welcome to attend these monthly online learning and discussion sessions. The zoom link is available by emailing safebabies@fpsss.com . We hope you can join us! \nThursday\, September 17th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: FASD – Working with Parents with Cognitive Challenges \nThursday\, October 15th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Sleep – Why it Matters and How to Get Some!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-monthly-knowledge-exchange/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T113000
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:The Foundry Multipurpose Room\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay Please note the changes for this year’s gatherings. This year we will be meeting in person at The Foundry and spending the first half connecting with the Safe Babies Island Wide Knowledge Exchange. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and a MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time. Cannot make the meeting in person? Reach out to Nicole for the zoom link at cvcoord@fpsss.com. \nThursday\, September 17th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: FASD – Working with Parents with Cognitive Challenges \nThursday\, October 15th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Sleep – Why it Matters and How to Get Some!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-5/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180423Z
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:For Foster Caregivers and Social Workers \nBusiness Side of Fostering \nMonday Mornings \nOctober 19th and 26th \n9:30am to 11:30am \nDo you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4 hour course is for you! \nYou must attend BOTH sessions in order to obtain a certificate. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfoctmon/2026-10-19/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T170718Z
CREATED:20260910T170718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T170718Z
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SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Program Training and Refresher (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Caring Families Society is currently looking for volunteers to join our Investigation and Resolution Support team. Investigation and Resolution Support Workers provide support to foster caregivers who are involved in a Quality-of-Care Review\, Family Care Home Investigation\, or engaged in a serious dispute with Ministry staff. This is a great refresher course too. You must attend both training sessions to complete the training. Contact Dianne for more information at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. Registration email to be out shortly. \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle Monday\, October 19th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Wednesday\, October 21st\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/investigation-and-resolution-support-worker-program-training-and-refresher-virtual/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171025Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Community Center\, Nitinat Room\, 2687 James Street Foster Caregivers Mornings resume in September after the summer break and are open to all foster caregivers. Join others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering\, meet members of the Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local\, and connect with other wonderful caregivers. Watch your email for more details. \nWednesday\, September 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, October 21st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings-4/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T170718Z
CREATED:20260910T170718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T170718Z
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SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Program Training and Refresher (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Caring Families Society is currently looking for volunteers to join our Investigation and Resolution Support team. Investigation and Resolution Support Workers provide support to foster caregivers who are involved in a Quality-of-Care Review\, Family Care Home Investigation\, or engaged in a serious dispute with Ministry staff. This is a great refresher course too. You must attend both training sessions to complete the training. Contact Dianne for more information at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. Registration email to be out shortly. \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle Monday\, October 19th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Wednesday\, October 21st\, 9:30am to 1:30pm Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/investigation-and-resolution-support-worker-program-training-and-refresher-virtual/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180603Z
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SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:For Foster Caregivers and Social Workers \nBusiness Side of Fostering \nThursday Mornings \nOctober 22nd and 29th \n9:30am to 11:30am \nDo you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4 hour course is for you! You must attend BOTH sessions in order to obtain a certificate. \nRegister here: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfoctthurs/2026-10-22/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island,Island-Wide In Person,South Island,Upper Island,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T170604Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170604Z
UID:10000401-1792666800-1792674000@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-2/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181302Z
CREATED:20260910T181302Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Family Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 23rd (Tentative) Coastal Black Farm\, 2186 Endall Road\, Black Creek Save the date! Comox Valley and Campbell River caregivers\, children and youth are invited to join for Pumpkin Fest. Enjoy hay wagon rides\, barnyard animals\, corn mazes\, and more. This will be a rain or shine event. Final event details will be available early October. **Exact times to be announced
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-family-pumpkin-fest/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181820Z
CREATED:20260910T181820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181820Z
UID:10000575-1793181600-1793187000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River – Host to be announced by email. (Fourth Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend their casual round the kitchen table gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For information including host’s address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com. \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, October 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-2/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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