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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n#102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Come connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can have. These Mornings include coffee/ tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings/2025-03-11/1/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T113000
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Foster Caregivers Support Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Support Mornings \nTuesday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTuesday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:30am \n#102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo Come connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can have. These Mornings include coffee/ tea\, snacks\, door prizes and optional crafts or activities. Foster caregivers\, please check your emails for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/nanaimo-foster-caregivers-support-mornings/2025-03-11/2/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T120000
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Nest
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing the Fostering Experience for Biological Children of Parents Who Foster \nWednesday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 12:00 noon \nPresented by Vicki Bridge\, RMFT Open to foster caregivers. \nDo you and your biological or adopted children share the family nest with foster children? Are you curious or concerned what impact being part of a foster family will have on your children? In this learning opportunity\, Vicki will provide a bird’s eye view of three adaptive family structures foster caregivers have used as a guide for balancing the complex and often competing needs of all foster family members. In addition\, we will discuss some practical tips on ways to enhance your child’s foster caregiving experience and ensure their voices are heard. Vicki Bridge is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist\, (RMFT)\, a member of the B.C. Branch of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy\, (CACFT)\, and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy\, (AAMFT). As a life long foster parent Vicki has deep roots in the Victoria area foster caregiving community. Vicki provided community based Residential Services for children and teens for 22 years then provided Caregiver Support to South Island Caregivers for MCFD. \nContact Janet at janet@fpsss.com or 778-430-5459 for more information or to ask questions. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/training/voices-from-the-nest/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/voices-from-the-nest/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T113000
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SUMMARY:Cowichan Valley Foster Caregivers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers Mornings \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am \nWednesday\, April 16th\, 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. As the March Morning is during spring break\, children and youth are welcome to come along with their caregivers and there will crafts and activities for foster families. The April Morning will include a Toy Exchange. Please watch your emails for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/cowichan-valley-foster-caregivers-mornings/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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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-2/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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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/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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SUMMARY:Pouring Magic Foster Family Paint Event
DESCRIPTION:Pouring Magic Foster Family Paint Event Thursday\, March 27th\, 1:00pm to 3:00PM Arbutus Ridge Seaside Community\, Cobble Hill Open to All Cowichan Valley Foster Families! Fluid artist Catherine O’Reilly Dennis (aka “Resinista”) has graciously offered to host a foster family painting event in her studio! She will guide participants in creating two magical artwork pieces. Each participant can make one poured art 8X8 canvas and one smaller dipped art canvas or tile. All materials provided! Spaces are limited! Registrants will receive a confirmation of registration email including complete address and directions. Notes: This workshop has a suggested minimum developmental age of 8 and there are flights of stairs to access the studio. Register at: https://bit.ly/4hhDvlq.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/pouring-magic-foster-family-paint-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T133000
DTSTAMP:20250925T185040Z
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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/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T140000
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith Foster Family Fun Recreation Event
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Fun Recreation Event Saturday\, March 29th\, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Frank Jameson Community Centre\, 810 6 Avenue\, Ladysmith Join other foster families in playing ping-pong\, air hockey\, or fooseball! There will also be a Creation Station for crafts. Registration is required due to Ladysmith Parks and Rec room capacity limits. Note that the downstairs Youth Rec Room is only accessible via stairs and washrooms/water are on the main floor. Register at https:// bit.ly/3PGVYMs
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/ladysmith-foster-family-fun-recreation-event/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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