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 […]
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 […]
Foster Caregivers Support Mornings Tuesday, March 11th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, April 8th, 10:00am to 11:30am #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 […]
Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange (Virtual) Thursday, March, 20th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Period of PURPLE Crying for Caregivers Thursday, June 19th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: A.C.E.S. – what do we know about toxic stress To register for these events please use this link: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
Foster Caregivers Mornings Wednesday, March 19th, 9:30am to 11:30am Wednesday, April 16th, 9:30am to 11:30am Cowichan 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 […]
Safe Babies Meetings Thursday, March 27th, 11:00am to 1:00pm Thursday, April 24th, 11:00am to 1:00pm Safe 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.
Bridge to Belonging Playgroup Friday, March 28th, 12:15pm to 1:30pm Friday, April 25th, 12:15pm to 1:30pm Tree 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 […]
