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SUMMARY:MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, April 2nd\, 9:30am to 11:00am MCFD Office\, 15 Craig Street Participation can be in-person or via Teams. These gatherings are opportunities for foster caregivers and social workers to network\, share information\, ask questions\, and identify common issues. MCFD office doors open at 9:00am and foster caregivers are welcome to come catch up with one another and resource workers before the start of the 9:30am meeting. Please look for an email from MCFD with more information and the optional virtual participation link closer to event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/mcfd-partnership-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
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SUMMARY:DBT Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, April 3rd to April 24th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon (Four Two-Hour Sessions) Facilitated by Laurel Collins TRITA (Two Rivers Intercultural Trauma Awareness) Open to Foster Caregivers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, Contracted Agency Caregivers\, and Community Professionals. These workshops will be participatory based with many skills that caregivers can take home and utilize immediately. \nThey will learn the basics of the four pillars of DBT: Mindfulness (April 3rd)\, Emotional Regulation (April 10th)\, Distress Tolerance (April 17th)\, and Interpersonal Effectiveness (April 24th). The skills learned will help them model more confidently\, and effectively to the chldren and youth they are working with. The participants will learn more about themselves and how to regulate their own behaviour\, develop clearer communication skills\, and understand the importance of self-care. They will also gain a greater understanding of the children and youth’s behaviours as there will be small introductory piece on the survival/trauma brain during the first workshop\, Mindfulness. Participants will receive worksheets\, questionnaires\, and the PowerPoint itself for the own self-reflective work. \nRegister at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/dbt-skills/2025-04-03/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/dbt-skills-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
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SUMMARY:Upper Island Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, April 8th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (2nd Tuesday every second month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley Visser at ashley.visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/upper-island-foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T175338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T175338Z
UID:10000117-1744387200-1744394400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Spring Fling Friday\, April 11th\, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Comox Valley Playhouse\, #9 3080 Kilpatrick Avenue\, Courtenay With the success of last years event our social committee would like you to save the date for this year’s Spring Fling! We have rented the whole CV playhouse for this social gathering of Children and Youth in Care\, Foster families\, and social workers. There will be a small craft/ activity for older kiddos\, wifi available and dinner provided. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-spring-fling/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T175149Z
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Lunch and Learn Monday\, April 14th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Topic: Levels Assessment Process In person\, The Foundry Boardroom 575 10th Street Join us for lunch and learning. Our April partnership lunch and learn topic will be the Levels Assessment process with Resources Team Lead Shawna Stevenson. Please send questions ahead of time to cvcoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-foster-caregiver-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
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UID:10000051-1744709400-1744720200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Mornings\, April 15th\, 22nd\, April 29th\, and May 6th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Facilitated and hosted by Dianne Thompson and Judy Hollywood Bonnett 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. 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 on a select topic\, and a practical\, encouraging “Practical Perspectives” video featuring the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster youth. Each week the group will gather to watch a video. Facilitators will review video highlights\, then participants will review the discussion and reflection questions. We will come together to debrief and share comments and insights. 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 UI Coordinator\, Judy Hollywood Bonnett\, uicoord@fpsss.com or SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, sicoord@fpsss.com or call 1-888-922-8437. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/hftj2025/2025-04-15/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/hope-for-the-journey/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Behavioural Detective
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 16th\, 9:00am to 4:30pm Facilitated by Kim Barthel\, OTR This workshop is open to Foster caregivers\, Out of Care /Kinship caregivers\, and Social Workers province wide. In this virtual event Kim will teach about understanding and supporting complex behaviour\, neuro-diverse affirming practice\, developmental disabilities (FASD and ASD)\, and holistic\, strength-based\, culturally respectful interventions that are attuned to individual situations as well as self-care in a professional context. Kim will provide a deeper understanding of why people do what they do. The focus will be on complex and challenging behaviour and using clinical reasoning to look well beyond the surface actions we observe. Contact Janet Christie\, janet@fpsss.com or Caring Families Society at 778-430-5459. Watch for registration information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/becoming-a-behavioural-detective/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000056-1744885800-1744889400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T175829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T175829Z
UID:10000119-1745316000-1745321400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Upper Island Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting \nMarch\, No meeting (Spring Break) \nTuesday\, April 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nHost: Tom Robinson (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers 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 the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/upper-island-foster-caregivers-in-person-coffee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250304T215901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215901Z
UID:10000053-1745433000-1745438400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Sexual Health Training: Gender and Sexual Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Presented by Kerri Isham Open to Foster Caregivers and Kinship/OOC Caregivers. Let’s Celebrate diversity! In this workshop you will learn about… 1. What gender is and is not. 2. Identity 3. Gender Expression 4. Biological Sex 5. Sexual Orientation 6. The Gender Unicorn Kerri Isham is knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate. She is author\, and presenter with over 25 years’ experience. She is committed to the empowerment of people of all ages. Caring Families Society will cover the registration cost for foster caregivers and kinship/OOC caregivers who attend this virtual workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as a free guest when accompanied by their caregiver. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/7-part-sexual-health-training-series-part-6/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/sexual-health-training-gender-and-sexual-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T170241Z
UID:10000070-1745492400-1745499600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings \nThursday\, March 27th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nThursday\, April 24th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nSafe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch monthly\, in-person to connect\, support\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are sometimes invited.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings/2025-04-24/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T175240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T175240Z
UID:10000116-1745575200-1745578800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group No meeting due to March Break Friday\, April 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person\, Comox Valley Family Services Association\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay (4thThursday of the month) These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An email will go out the week before with our discussion topic if there is a guest speaker.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T173416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T185040Z
UID:10000120-1745583300-1745587800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Bridge to Belonging Playgroup \nFriday\, March 28th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nFriday\, April 25th\, 12:15pm to 1:30pm \nTree Frog Room – Oliver Woods Community Center 6000 Oliver Road\, Nanaimo Open to all Central Island Foster Families. This playgroup is on the fourth Friday of the month. Geared toward children aged 0-5\, these sessions will include play-based activities\, a small sharing snack\, and a structured language arts circle. Facilitated by Ladysmith- Nanaimo MCFD Resource staff who have training and experience in child development and supported by Caring Families Society\, this initiative aims to create a valuable resource for foster families\, fostering connections and positive impacts for foster caregivers and children. Drop-ins are welcome. RSVP if possible. Please contact Shailu Miguez at Shailu.miguez@gov.bc.ca or 250-740-3080 with any questions and to RSVP.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/bridge-to-belonging-playgroup/2025-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250304T220002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T220002Z
UID:10000054-1745832600-1745843400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Training
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 28th and Wednesday\, April 30th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Facilitated by Ros Pringle Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers. Caring Families Society is currently looking for volunteers to join our Investigation and Resolution Support team. The purpose of the Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Program is to 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. Contact Dianne for more information at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. Watch for registration in formation.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/investigation-and-resolution-support-worker-training/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T174936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174936Z
UID:10000114-1745931600-1745935200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Ladysmith-Nanaimo Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ladysmith-Nanaimo Foster Caregivers/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, April 29th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm #102\, 488 Albert Street Nanaimo and Virtually via Teams These meetings occur in the MCFD Board Room. They are great opportunities to connect with the Resource Team and other caregivers\, ask questions\, and learn about changes in MCFD policies and practices. MCFD will send out an email reminder to foster caregivers closer to the meeting date along with the virtual link for those not able to attend inperson.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-nanaimo-foster-caregivers-mcfd-resource-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000057-1747305000-1747308600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T170241Z
UID:10000071-1747911600-1747918800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings \nThursday\, March 27th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nThursday\, April 24th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nSafe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch monthly\, in-person to connect\, support\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are sometimes invited.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings/2025-05-22/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250605T204705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T204705Z
UID:10000141-1749547800-1749551400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, June 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am (to be confirmed) MCFD Boardroom 1334 Island Hwy This is our last partnership meeting until autumn. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff and foster support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley at AshleyVisser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-parent-mcfd-partnership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250605T204323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T204453Z
UID:10000140-1749740400-1749751200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Campbell River Splash Park
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Wrap-up at Splash Park (Weather Permitting) Thursday\, June 12th\, meet around 3:00pm Sportsplex 1800 South Alder Street\, near Penfield Road Everyone welcome! Open to ALL foster caregivers. Please bring the kiddos (or come on your own)\, hats and towels\, lawn chairs\, and snacks\, and join us at the Willow Point Splash Park (weather permitting). Hosts will be on site with light refreshments. There is no charge to access the park. Washroom\, change rooms and playpark nearby. This is a drop in event\, no RSVP needed.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-splash/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150427Z
UID:10000058-1750329000-1750332600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) \nThursday\, March\, 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers \nThursday\, June 19th\, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress \nTo register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange-2/2025-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T170241Z
UID:10000072-1750935600-1750942800@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings \nThursday\, March 27th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nThursday\, April 24th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nSafe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch monthly\, in-person to connect\, support\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are sometimes invited.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings/2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250305T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T170241Z
UID:10000073-1753354800-1753362000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Meetings \nThursday\, March 27th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nThursday\, April 24th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm \nSafe Babies caregivers meet with Angela Hatch monthly\, in-person to connect\, support\, and discuss information pertaining to the issues and care of vulnerable infants. They cover new protocols for homes and updated information. Guest speakers are sometimes invited.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-meetings/2025-07-24/
CATEGORIES:South Island
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250925T175728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T175729Z
UID:10000416-1757412000-1757417400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Tuesday\, September 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday\, October 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am CFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Drop in to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering gifts us with. Nanaimo Coordinator Bonnie will host these mornings which include coffee/tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Watch your emails for more details closer to each event date!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings-2-2/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250925T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172251Z
UID:10000433-1757590200-1757595600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn Thursday\, September 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm CR Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue (2nd Thursday of the month) All foster caregivers are welcome. This is your space for connecting with peers\, building community\, and sharing practical learnings for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about discussion topics. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-campbell-river/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250925T164820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164820Z
UID:10000142-1757937600-1757943000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Circle of Security Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, September 15th to November 3rd\, 12:00pm to 1:30pm Facilitated by Fostering Early Development Open to Foster Caregivers only. At times\, all caregivers feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem. Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/circle-of-security-parenting-program/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
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UID:10000150-1757980800-1761695999@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:REPLAY: How to Care During Times of Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 16th to Tuesday\, October 28th Presented by Ashleigh Martinflatt Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/OOC Caregivers\, Social Workers\, and others connected to fostering. Access to the recording of the April 1st\, 2025 workshop will be available for a limited time. Grief and Loss are interwoven throughout the foster experience. Caregivers may be serving multiple placements with complex needs that can make dealing with the impacts of various grief and loss issues particularly challenging. Presenter Ashleigh Martinflatt focused on how caregivers can care give during times of grief and loss with particular focus on death through overdoses and suicide completions. Ashleigh Martinflatt is a registered social worker\, clinical counsellor\, and a post-secondary instructor. She teaches courses on trauma\, child abuse\, and neglect in both Social Work and Child and Youth Care degree programs. Her areas of passion include child protection\, adoption\, at risk youth\, family support\, and community prevention programs. Registrants can access the recording at any time throughout the 6-week period. Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/rhtcdtogal/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/replay-how-to-care-during-times-of-grief-and-loss/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T181432Z
UID:10000403-1758101400-1758108600@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings Wednesday\, September 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Wednesday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Cowichan Community Center – Nitinat Room\, 2687 James Street These gatherings are great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. The Nitinat Room is on the second floor of the Cowichan Community Center. As September is FASD Awareness month\, printed relevant resources material and book prizes will be available at the gathering. October is Foster Caregiver Appreciation month so for this month’s gathering\, your Cowichan Valley Foster Parents Local is collaborating with CFS Coordinator Sandra to cook up something special! Please watch your emails for more information about these meetings!
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/foster-caregivers-mornings-2/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250925T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165306Z
UID:10000151-1758187800-1758195000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Business Side of Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18th and September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Facilitated by Interior Community Services Open to Foster Caregivers and Social Workers Do you want to understand your role\, responsibilities and rights from a business perspective? If so\, this two-part\, four-hour course is for you! We will cover 1. The ins and outs of your contract 2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care review process 3. What (and why) to document and report 4. Insurance/WCB for Foster Caregivers 5. Resources For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Register: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/bsfsept25/2025-09-18/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/business-side-of-fostering/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250925T172405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172405Z
UID:10000447-1758189600-1758195000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange Thursday\, September 18th\, 10:15am to 11:30am Topic FASD Thursday\, October 16th\, 10:15am to 11:30am Topic Infectious diseases/conditions CR Family Services Board room\, 487-10th Avenue – note new room! (3rd Thursday of the month) This is a hybrid event. Join in person at CRFS or online via the Zoom link found in on Caregiver Learning Network. Sign in using this link and following the prompts https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/ For more information about our meetings\, contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-meeting-and-knowledge-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111559
CREATED:20250925T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T172100Z
UID:10000431-1758191400-1758195000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Thursday\, September 18th\, 10:30 to 11:30am Thursday\, October 16th\, 10:30 to 11:30am In-person at The Foundry Multipurpose Room 575 10th Street\, Courtenay Please note the changes for this year’s gatherings. We will meet at the foundry and spend 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 MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-3/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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