• Caregiver Lunch and Learn

    Campbell River Family Services (Conference Room) 487-10th Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada

    Caregiver Lunch and Learn Metis Cultural session Who Are the Métis? Thursday, January 9th 11:30am to 1:30pm CR Family Services, conference room, 487-10th Avenue (Thursday once/month) Do you have questions about Métis and what that means as a caregiver? This presentation facilitated by the North Island Metis Association offers an overview of Métis culture, history, […]

  • Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime

    Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
    Zoom

    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 Caregivers Social Morning

    Foster Caregivers Social Morning
    Caring Families Society Nanaimo Office #102-6421 Applecross Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    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 […]

  • Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meetings

    Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meetings Tuesday, January 14th, 10:15am to 11:15am Hybrid Meeting, Zoom and The Foundry Boardroom, 575 10th Street Join the meeting to connect with ministry staff and other caregivers. Stay up-to-date with changes in staffing, policies, and practices. A great opportunity to refocus and refresh. A Zoom link will be emailed […]

  • Foster Family Toy Exchange

    Vancouver Island Regional Library 6250 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Foster Family Toy Exchange Tuesday, January 15th, 10:00am to 11:30am 6250 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo Caring Families warmly invites all foster caregivers to attend this special event. We will be meeting in the large room at the Vancouver Island Public Library's Nanaimo North Branch. Please bring toys, books, puzzles, or crafts that are in clean […]

  • Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange

    Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
    Zoom

    Thursday, January 16th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Working with Indigenous Families Thursday, February 20th, 10:30am to 11:30am Topic: Infant Development - activities to promote healthy development Mary Catherine Williams facilitates these informative and focused meetings and offers a chance for caregivers to learn and connect. To register, please email safebabies@fpsss.com.

  • Giving and Receiving Healing Evening

    Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Foster Caregiver Mornings

    Foster Caregiver Mornings
    Cowichan Community Centre (Nitnat Room) 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, Canada

    Foster Caregiver Mornings Wednesday, January 17th, 9:30am to 11:00am Wednesday, February 21st, 9:30am to 11:00am Cowichan Community Centre (Nitnat Room), 2687 James Street These Cowichan Valley Local hosted gatherings are a great way to connect with other foster caregivers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fostering. Our best source of wisdom and support […]

  • Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime

    Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
    Zoom

    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. […]

  • Giving and Receiving Healing Evening

    Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Comox Valley Safe Babies Group

    Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
    Comox Valley Family Services Association 1415 Cliffe Avenue, Comox, BC, Canada

    Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday, January 24th, 10:00am to 11:00am Friday, February 28th, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue (4th Friday 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 […]

  • Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime

    Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
    Zoom

    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. […]