Presented by BC Foster Parents Association Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, 8:00am to 3:00pm Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria Speaker Jessica Pfeffer, MACP, MEM, RCC, CCC Open to Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers. This workshop is specifically designed for foster caregivers caring for children and youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum […]
Wednesday, January 29th, 6:30pm to 8:00 pm Presented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham Open to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. Sexting refers to the sending of sexual messages, photos or videos using a mobile device. In this workshop, you will learn... 1. Why someone would ask someone to send them a nude 2. Why […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open 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 […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open 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. […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open 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 […]
MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday, February 7th, 9:30am to 11:00am 15 Craig Street, Duncan, or virtually via Teams Partnership gatherings are an opportunity for foster caregivers and social workers to network, share information, ask questions, and identify common issues. MCFD office doors open at 9:00am for foster caregivers to catch up with one another and resource […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Mondays, January 13th to March 3rd, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) Open 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. […]
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday, February 11th, 9:30am to 10:30am (to be confirmed) MCFD Boardroom, 1334 Island Hwy 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 […]
Tuesday, January 14th, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday, February 11th, 10:00am to 11:30am Caring Families Society office, #102-6421 Applecross Road Connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and joys fostering can bring. Watch your emails for more information! January’s theme is New Beginnings, and February’s is The Power of Love. Foster caregivers please […]
Caregiver Lunch and Learn Thursday, February 13th, 11:30am to 1:30pm CR Family Services, conference room, 487-10th Avenue Topic: to be announced (Thursday once/month) All foster caregivers are welcomed. We host the gathering over the noon hour in hopes that more of our caregivers can drop in. This is your space for connecting with peers, building […]
Developed by Complex Trauma Resources Facilitated by Ros Pringle Thursdays, January 16th to February 27th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Open 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 […]
Family Day Monday, February 17th “Family…” It’s such a small word for such a big feeling. If we are lucky, family sustains us, lifts us up, protects us, and yes, sometimes makes us just a little crazy. It’s the places we belong and the people we love even when we pretend not to know them […]
