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SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Social Morning
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nTuesday\, February 11th\, 10:00am to 11:30am  \nCaring Families Society office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road  \nConnect 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 check your emails for more details closer to each event date.
URL:https://fpsss.pathwisedev.ca/event/foster-caregivers-social-morning/2025-01-14/
LOCATION:Caring Families Society Nanaimo Office\, #102-6421 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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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://fpsss.pathwisedev.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-01-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Lunch and Learn  \nMetis Cultural session  \nWho Are the Métis?  \nThursday\, January 9th 11:30am to 1:30pm  \nCR Family Services\, conference room\, 487-10th Avenue  \n(Thursday once/month) \nDo 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\, and the role of the local chartered community. It highlights Métis traditions such as music\, dance\, and arts while discussing the community’s efforts to preserve heritage and provide support. Attendees will also learn about available programs and services\, including cultural events\, education\, financial support\, and advocacy initiatives. Refreshments provided by CRFS REC program. \nThis event is open to foster and Out of Care Options caregivers and MCFD/CRFS staff. Seating is limited\, register today with Lindsy at lindsy.creedon@crfs.ca or 250-202-6036.
URL:https://fpsss.pathwisedev.ca/event/27299/
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services (Conference Room)\, 487-10th Avenue\, Campbell River\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Foster Family Swim
DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Swim  \nThursday\, January 2nd\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm  \nFrank Jameson Aquatic Centre\, 810 6th Avenue\, Ladysmith  \nOpen to all foster families in the Cowichan Valley and Central Island Areas! \nJoin other foster families for a swimmingly good time! Caring Families Society has reserved the whole pool just for foster families! \nNon swimmers are welcome to hang out on the pool deck. There will be a lifeguard on duty\, but foster caregivers will need to stay to support their children or youth. Please note pool rule: an adult needs to be within arms length of any swimmers aged 7 and under with a ratio of one adult per every two swimmers under 7. Every participant will receive a snack bag after the swim! \nRegistration is required as space is limited by the pool’s capacity.  \nRegister at https://bit.ly/41xTabj
URL:https://fpsss.pathwisedev.ca/event/foster-family-swim/
LOCATION:Frank Jameson Aquatic Centre\, 810 6th Avenue\, Ladysmith\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Central Island
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