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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/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting and Knowledge Exchange \nThursday\, May 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topic: Caring for the Caregiver Thursday \nJune 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Topics: Infectious Disease of Infancy \n(Third Thursday of the month) Join us online via the Zoom link found in on Caregiver Learning Network. \nSign in and then use this link and following the prompts: https:// learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-caregiver-knowledge-exchange-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:South Island Caregiver In-Person Coffee Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver In-Person Coffee Mornings \nTuesday\, May 26th\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon \nTuesday\, June 23rd\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon \nHang out in a warm\, welcoming space made for everyone. It’s the perfect spot to connect with caregivers and friends\, swap stories\, share tips\, and enjoy a few laughs. Kids can dive into treats and playtime\, and yes – there are goodies for grown-ups too! Grab a cup\, settle in\, and enjoy a cozy morning with good company. Please R.S.V.P. to Sandy at slcase@shaw.ca.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/south-island-caregiver-in-person-coffee-mornings-2/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, May 26th\, 10:00am to 11:30am No group in June. 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. Watch your email for information or contact Judy at (text/ call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE CONNECTIONS for Foster Caregivers CFS Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo \nGemstone and Copper Tree or Teardrop Plant Tuesday\, May 26th 10:00am to 12:00 noon \nConnect with other foster caregivers while getting creative! Artist Jen from Lost Arts Club will guide us in creating a beaded treasure. Choose from either a Tree on Driftwood or a Teardrop Plant. All material included! No previous art skills needed! CFS is asking foster caregivers to contribute $5 towards costs; Caring Families Society will pay the rest. Limited spaces available. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/apu6amp
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/creative-connections-for-foster-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T093000
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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/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T110000
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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-2/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:South Island
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