Film Festival
Monday\, November 4th\, \; 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue\, Campbell Rive
r
Diane Daigle continues to host DVD presentations dis
cussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\;
hard places.&rdquo\; \; Call or email Diane to register for these free
and fun learning opportunities. \; 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jh
sni.bc.ca.
Film Festival
Monday\, November 18th\, \; 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue\, Campbell Riv
er
Diane Daigle continues to host DVD presentations di
scussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\
;hard places.&rdquo\; \; Call or email Diane to register for these fre
e and fun learning opportunities. \; 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@j
hsni.bc.ca.
Film Festival
Monday\, November 25th\, \; 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue\, Campbell Riv
er
Diane Daigle continues to host DVD presentations di
scussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\
;hard places.&rdquo\; \; Call or email Diane to register for these fre
e and fun learning opportunities. \; 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@j
hsni.bc.ca.
Foster Parent/MCFD
Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, November 13th<
/sup>\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Main Room\, \;
Valley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road\, Courtenay
Foster parents\, MCFD social workers and C&\;Y Mental
Health workers are gather to discuss topics of common interest. \; For
more information\, to add to the agenda\, or for copies of past meeting m
inutes contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fp
sss.com 250-702-0304
Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregiver
Gatherings
Monday\, November 25th\, 9
:30am to 11:30am
(Last Monday of each month
)
Meeting Room\, \;Comox F
ire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Comox Valley
New locatio
n! \; Thanks to Rene Tait\, we have secured the Comox Fire Hall meetin
g room for our \; monthly Safe Babies Meetings. Please \; park in
the street and not in the parking lot at the fire hall as this space is re
served for members. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a
Safe Babies Caregiver.
Comox Valley Foster Family Christmas Party<
br />December 1st\, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Komoks Band Hall\, \;3
320 Comox Road\, Comox
All foster and MCFD families are
welcomed! \; There will be bouncy castles and a visit from Santa himse
lf. \; It will be great fun!
Youth Home Caregivers Monthly Meeti
ngs
Tuesday\, November 12th\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Ave
nue\, Campbell River
This group offers great conversat
ions and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This gr
oup is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Please bring your lunch\, l
ight refreshments will be provided. Contact Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542
or your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers for more information or topic
/speaker ideas.
Youth Home Caregivers Monthly Meeti
ngs
Tuesday\, December 10th\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Ave
nue\, Campbell River
This group offers great conversat
ions and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This gr
oup is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Please bring your lunch\, l
ight refreshments will be provided. Contact Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542
or your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers for more information or topic
/speaker ideas.
Joint Education Committee<
br />Annual Standards Training! \; Save the Date!
Wednesday\, November 20th\, 9:00am to 3:00pm\, Campbe
ll River
MCFD Office\, 929 Ironwood Road\, Meeting R
oom
Our committee of foster parents\, resource social
workers and foster parent support workers is developing exciting training
opportunities for you. \; This year&rsquo\;s topic is Transitions. Ple
ase share your workshop ideas with Shawna at 250-286-0555 or crcoord@fpsss.com.
Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting
Tuesday\, November 26th\, 10:00am to 12:00 no
on
No meeting in December
Heml
ock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street\, Campbell River
Safe Bab ies Caregivers are invited to network\, support and learn from one another . Please note we are meeting in caregiver&rsquo\;s home. \; Contact Ma ry Catherine Williams at 250-923-3398 for details of the child-friendly lo cation or for more information about this group. Refreshments provided.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Hemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street\, Campbell River UID:20131023T1836470Z-490916-11@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20131128T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20131128T123000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Thursday\, November 28 th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (Bag Lunch) Topic: Challenging Transitions (follow -up to Transitions Workshop) December to be Announced Campbell River Fami ly Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Room Facilitated by Mary Cath erine Williams and Laurie Overton Your Foster Parent Association invites f oster parents to the monthly coffee meeting. Network with local foster par ents and share your concerns and successes. Light refreshments offered. Ch ildren welcome\, a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please con tact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ
ation
Thursday\, November 28th\, 9:30am t
o 12:30pm (Bag Lunch)
Topic: \; Challenging Tran
sitions (follow-up to Transitions Workshop)
Dece
mber to \; be Announced
Campbell River Fami
ly Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Room
Fa
cilitated by Mary Catherine Williams and Laurie Overton
Y our Foster Parent Association invites foster parents to the monthly coffee meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and su ccesses. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome\, a child-minding ro om adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue UID:20131023T1839120Z-490916-12@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20131120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20131120T120000 SUMMARY:Transitions Toolkit Workshop DESCRIPTION:Transitions Toolkit: Making Moves Make Sense Training for Socia l Workers and Foster Parents Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2013\, 9:00am to 12:00pm Robron Centre Library\, 740 Robron Road\, Campbell River Doors ope n at 8:30am - Coffee\, tea and light snacks provided Join us to explore the NEW Transitons Toolkit. Guest speaker Steve Ayers will invite us to th ink about Emotional Decision Making . To register please email: maryc@jhsn i.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Transitions Toolkit: Making Moves M
ake Sense
Training for Social Workers and Foster Par
ents
Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2013\, 9:00am to 12
:00pm
Robron Centre Library\, 740 Robron Road\, Camp
bell River
Doors open at 8:30am - Coffee\, tea and light snacks p
rovided
\;
Join us to explore the NEW Transit
ons Toolkit.
Guest speaker Steve Ayers will invite us to think about
Emotional Decision Making .
To register please email: maryc@jhsni.bc.ca&
nbsp\;
Foster Family Swim with Santa
Sunday\, December 8th\, 3:45pm to 5:30pmPort Hardy Civic Centre\, \;7450 Columbia Street<
br />All children under the age of 7 years must be swimming with their res
ponsible adult. Please RSVP to Nicki Therrien at 250-949-8011 or Nicki.Th
errien@gov.bc.ca or Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397.
Foster Family Christmas Party
Saturday\, December 7th\, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Strathcona Gardens\, \;225 South Dogwood Street\, Campbell Riv
er
Come out to skate with Santa!
RSVP by December
1st to Shawna Swanson at 250-895-0803 (text or call)
Foster Family Christmas Party
Saturday\, December 7th\, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Strathcona Gardens\, \;225 South Dogwood Street\, Campbell Riv
er
Come out to skate with Santa!
RSVP by December
1st to Shawna Swanson at 250-895-0803 (text or call)
Monday\, January 6th\, \; 11 :30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, January 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00 pm
\nMonday\, January 20th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMo nday\, January 27th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Februa ry 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 10th< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 17th\, 11:3 0am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00p m
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue
\nMonday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to attach&rdquo\; with children who have gone throug h trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics r elevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\;hard places.&rdquo\; Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportuni ties. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1859040Z-490916-17@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140113T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140113T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, January 20th \, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, January 27th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, Fe bruary 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30a m to 1:00pm John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue Monday morni ng film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn “how to attach” with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DV D presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from “hard places.” Call or email Diane to register for these fr ee and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc .ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, January 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, January 20th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, January 27th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 10< sup>th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 17th \, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 24th\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Ave nue
\nMonday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to attach&rdquo\; with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on t opics relevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\;hard places.& rdquo\; Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1859460Z-490916-18@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140120T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION: Monday\, January 20th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, January 27t h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, F ebruary 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00p m Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue Monday morning film festival is still going strong. B ring your lunch and learn “how to attach” with children who have gone thro ugh trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from “hard places.” Call or ema il Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-33 8-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;Monday\, January 20th\, 1 1:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, January 27th\, 11:30am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, February 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nM onday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Febr uary 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 24 th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue
\nMonday morning film festival is still goin g strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to attach&rdquo\; with ch ildren who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from & ldquo\;hard places.&rdquo\; Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc. ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1900300Z-490916-19@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140127T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140127T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 27th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 3rd \, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, F ebruary 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00p m John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue Monday morning film fe stival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn “how to attach” w ith children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presenta tions and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from “hard places.” Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, January 27th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\ , February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 2 4th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 20 1-140A 10th Avenue
\nMonday morning film festival is stil l going strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to attach&rdquo\; w ith children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presenta tions and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\;hard places.&rdquo\; Call or email Diane to register for thes e free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhs ni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1900500Z-490916-20@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140210T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 17 th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John How ard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue Monday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn “how to attach” with childr en who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from “hard places.” Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm\n
Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue
\nMonday mor ning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldqu o\;how to attach&rdquo\; with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to cari ng for children and youth from &ldquo\;hard places.&rdquo\; Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7 341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1901390Z-490916-21@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140203T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140203T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 10t h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10 th Avenue Monday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your l unch and learn “how to attach” with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant t o caring for children and youth from “hard places.” Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, February 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday \, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Societ y office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue
\nMonday morning film fes tival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to att ach&rdquo\; with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for childr en and youth from &ldquo\;hard places.&rdquo\; Call or email Diane to regi ster for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1902160Z-490916-22@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140217T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 24 th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue M onday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and le arn “how to attach” with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daig le hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring fo r children and youth from “hard places.” Call or email Diane to register f or these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or dia ne@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, February 17th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm\n
John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue
\n< p>Monday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to attach&rdquo\; with children who have gone through t rauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics rele vant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\;hard places.&rdquo\; Ca ll or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunitie s. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca. CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1903010Z-490916-23@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140224T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140224T130000 SUMMARY:Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue Monday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring your lunch and learn “how to attach” with children who have gone through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from “hard places.” Ca ll or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunitie s. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, February 24th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th A venue
\nMonday morning film festival is still going strong. Bring yo ur lunch and learn &ldquo\;how to attach&rdquo\; with children who have go ne through trauma. Diane Daigle hosts DVD presentations and discussions on topics relevant to caring for children and youth from &ldquo\;hard places .&rdquo\; Call or email Diane to register for these free and fun learning opportunities. 250-338-7341 Ext. 323 or diane@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 201-140A 10th Avenue UID:20140106T1903350Z-490916-24@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140115T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 15th \, 9:30am to 11:00am Valley View Socce r Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road\, Main Room Foster parents\, MCFD social workers and C&Y Mental Health workers discuss topics of common interest. Join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more informatio n\, to add to the agenda\, or for copies of past meeting minutes contact L isa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0304. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, January 15th \, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nValley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road\, Main Room \;
\nFoster parents\ , MCFD social workers and C&\;Y Mental Health workers discuss topics of common interest. Join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. F or more information\, to add to the agenda\, or for copies of past meeting minutes contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@ fpsss.com or 250-702-0304. \;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Valley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road\, Main Room UID:20140106T1958050Z-490916-25@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140127T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregiver Gatherings DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, February 24t h\, 9:30am to 11:30am Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room Ne w location! Thanks to Rene Tait\, we have secured the Comox Fire Hall meet ing room for our monthly Safe Babies Meetings. Please park in the street a nd not in the parking lot at the fire hall as this space is reserved for m embers. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at the M CFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, January 27th\, 9:30am t o 11:30am
\nMonday\, February 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nComox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room
\nNew locati on! Thanks to Rene Tait\, we have secured the Comox Fire Hall meeting room for our monthly Safe Babies Meetings. Please park in the street and not i n the parking lot at the fire hall as this space is reserved for members. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregive r. For more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD offi ce in Courtenay at 250-334-5820.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room UID:20140106T1959130Z-490916-26@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140224T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140224T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregiver Gatherings DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Comox Fire Hall\, 18 70 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room New location! Thanks to Rene Tait\, we have secured the Comox Fire Hall meeting room for our monthly Safe Babies Meeti ngs. Please park in the street and not in the parking lot at the fire hall as this space is reserved for members. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, please c ontact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, February 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nComox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room
\nNew location! Thanks to Rene Tait\, we have secured the Comox Fire Hall meeting room for our monthly Safe Babies Meetings. Please park in the str eet and not in the parking lot at the fire hall as this space is reserved for members. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Ba bies Caregiver. For more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room UID:20140106T1959400Z-490916-27@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140106T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140106T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2001410Z-490916-28@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140113T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2002350Z-490916-29@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140120T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2003020Z-490916-30@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140127T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2003190Z-490916-31@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140210T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2003580Z-490916-32@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140203T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2004380Z-490916-33@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140217T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2005050Z-490916-34@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140224T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140224T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Coffee Meetings (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Join fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to thos e who are facing new challenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mondays\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nJoin fellow caregivers for conversation\, information sharing and peer support. \; Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Call Shawna at 250-286-0555.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson?s home) UID:20140106T2005490Z-490916-35@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140211T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregivers Monthly Meetings DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Guest Speaker: RC MP on Youth Violence All Foster Parents and Resource Social Workers welcom e! Tuesday\, February 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Campbell River Family Se rvices\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversations and practic al tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular w ith our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\, light refreshments will be provided. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 12:00 n oon to 2:00pm
\nGuest Speaker: RCMP on Youth Violence
\nAll Fo ster Parents and Resource Social Workers welcome!
\nTuesday\, Februa ry 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\nCampbell River Family Se rvices\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conver sations and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\, light refreshments will be provided.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140106T2008060Z-490916-36@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140114T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregivers Monthly Meetings DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Guest Speaker: RC MP on Youth Violence All Foster Parents and Resource Social Workers welcom e! Tuesday\, February 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Campbell River Family Se rvices\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversations and practic al tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular w ith our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\, light refreshments will be provided. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 12:00 n oon to 2:00pm
\nGuest Speaker: RCMP on Youth Violence
\nAll Fo ster Parents and Resource Social Workers welcome!
\nTuesday\, Februa ry 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\nCampbell River Family Se rvices\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conver sations and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\, light refreshments will be provided.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140106T2009180Z-490916-37@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140128T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140129T000000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Infant De velopment Tuesday\, February 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Child Saf ety in the Home Hemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street Safe Babies Ca regivers are invited to network\, support and learn from one another. Plea se note we meet in a caregiver’s home. Contact Mary Catherine Williams at 250-923-3398 for details of the child-friendly location or for more inform ation about this group. Refreshments provided. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
\nTopic: Infant Development
\nTuesday\, Februar y 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
\nTopic: Child Safety in t he Home
\nHemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street
\nSafe B abies Caregivers are invited to network\, support and learn from one anoth er. Please note we meet in a caregiver&rsquo\;s home. Contact Mary Catheri ne Williams at 250-923-3398 for details of the child-friendly location or for more information about this group. Refreshments provided.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Hemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street UID:20140106T2056150Z-490916-38@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140225T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140226T000000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Infant De velopment Tuesday\, February 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Child Saf ety in the Home Hemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street Safe Babies Ca regivers are invited to network\, support and learn from one another. Plea se note we meet in a caregiver’s home. Contact Mary Catherine Williams at 250-923-3398 for details of the child-friendly location or for more inform ation about this group. Refreshments provided. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
\nTopic: Infant Development
\nTuesday\, Februar y 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
\nTopic: Child Safety in t he Home
\nHemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street
\nSafe B abies Caregivers are invited to network\, support and learn from one anoth er. Please note we meet in a caregiver&rsquo\;s home. Contact Mary Catheri ne Williams at 250-923-3398 for details of the child-friendly location or for more information about this group. Refreshments provided.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Hemlock Family Place\, 1048A Hemlock Street UID:20140106T2056400Z-490916-39@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140123T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140123T233000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: Mandatory Mo nthly Reporting Thursday\, February 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Campbell Rive r Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Room Facilitators Mary Catherine Williams and Laurie Overton invite foster parents to a monthly coffee meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome\, a child-mind ing room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-92 3-6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, January 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
\nTopic: Mandatory Monthly Reporting
\nThursday\, February 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Room
\nFacilitators \ ; Mary Catherine Williams and Laurie Overton
\ninvite foster parents to a monthly coffee meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome\ , a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Mu rphy at 250-923-6028 for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Ro om UID:20140106T2103310Z-490916-40@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140227T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140227T233000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: Mandatory Mo nthly Reporting Thursday\, February 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Campbell Rive r Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Room Facilitators Mary Catherine Williams and Laurie Overton invite foster parents to a monthly coffee meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome\, a child-mind ing room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-92 3-6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, January 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
\nTopic: Mandatory Monthly Reporting
\nThursday\, February 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Room
\nFacilitators \ ; Mary Catherine Williams and Laurie Overton
\ninvite foster parents to a monthly coffee meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome\ , a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Mu rphy at 250-923-6028 for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487 - 10th Avenue\, Conference Ro om UID:20140106T2103570Z-490916-41@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140114T150000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Office\, 8755 Gr ay Street\, Port Hardy\, Boardroom All foster parents\, social workers\, M CFD and C&Y Mental Health staff are invited to participate. This is an opp ortunity to address your concerns\, receive updates\, and discuss local fo stering trends. Please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or your Resou rce Social Worker if you would like information or to add an item to the a genda prior to the next meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 14th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
\nMCFD Office\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy\, Boardroom< /p>\n
All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Hea lth staff are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to address yo ur concerns\, receive updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or your Resource Social Worker if y ou would like information or to add an item to the agenda prior to the nex t meeting.
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:MCFD Office\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy\, Boardroom UID:20140106T2121330Z-490916-42@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140211T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon Meetings DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Heather W's home 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve\, Port Hardy (2nd Tuesday of the month – alternating with Partnership meetings) All foster parents are invited to these informal support luncheons. Conversation will be about all things r elated to fostering in the North Island community. Caregivers\, please not e this is not a potluck event: let us pamper you by providing lunch! For m ore information\, please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, February 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\nHeather W's home
\n500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve\, Port Hardy
\n(2nd Tuesday of the month &ndash\; alternating with Partnership meetings)
\nAll foster parents are inv ited to these informal support luncheons. Conversation will be about all t hings related to fostering in the North Island community. Caregivers\, ple ase note this is not a potluck event: let us pamper you by providing lunch ! For more information\, please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397.
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve\, Port Hardy UID:20140106T2123250Z-490916-43@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140331T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting Monday\, March 31th \, 9:30am to 11:00am Topic: Emergency Preparedness Monday\, April 26th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Topic: TBA Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room Please park on the street. Attendance is required to maintain your s tanding as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting
\nMonday\, March 31th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nTopic: \; Emergency Preparedness
\nMonday\, April 26th\, 9: 30am to 11:00am
\nTopic: \; TBA
\nComox Fire Hall\, 1870 N oel Avenue\, Meeting Room
\nPlease park on the street. Attendance is required to maintain your \;standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtena y at 250-334-5820.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room UID:20140321T1836250Z-490916-44@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140426T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140426T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting Monday\, March 31th \, 9:30am to 11:00am Topic: Emergency Preparedness Monday\, April 26th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Topic: TBA Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room Please park on the street. Attendance is required to maintain your s tanding as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting
\nMonday\, March 31th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nTopic: \; Emergency Preparedness
\nMonday\, April 26th\, 9: 30am to 11:00am
\nTopic: \; TBA
\nComox Fire Hall\, 1870 N oel Avenue\, Meeting Room
\nPlease park on the street. Attendance is required to maintain your \;standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtena y at 250-334-5820.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room UID:20140321T1839500Z-490916-45@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140303T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140303T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Film Fest Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, March 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 31st\, 11: 30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 14th\ , 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard So ciety office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue Film Fest is still going strong with Dia ne Daigle. Bring your lunch and view “Hardwired to Connect” by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
\nComox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, M arch 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, March 31st< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
\nFilm Fest is still going stron g with Diane Daigle. \; Bring your lunch and view &ldquo\;Hardwired to Connect&rdquo\; by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. \;
\nCall 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20140321T1844450Z-490916-46@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140310T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140310T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Film Fest Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, March 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 31st\, 11: 30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 14th\ , 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard So ciety office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue Film Fest is still going strong with Dia ne Daigle. Bring your lunch and view “Hardwired to Connect” by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
\nComox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, M arch 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, March 31st< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
\nFilm Fest is still going stron g with Diane Daigle. \; Bring your lunch and view &ldquo\;Hardwired to Connect&rdquo\; by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. \;
\nCall 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20140321T1845020Z-490916-47@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140331T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140331T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Film Fest Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, March 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 31st\, 11: 30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 14th\ , 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard So ciety office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue Film Fest is still going strong with Dia ne Daigle. Bring your lunch and view “Hardwired to Connect” by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
\nComox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, M arch 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, March 31st< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
\nFilm Fest is still going stron g with Diane Daigle. \; Bring your lunch and view &ldquo\;Hardwired to Connect&rdquo\; by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. \;
\nCall 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20140321T1845270Z-490916-48@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140407T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Film Fest Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, March 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 31st\, 11: 30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 14th\ , 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard So ciety office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue Film Fest is still going strong with Dia ne Daigle. Bring your lunch and view “Hardwired to Connect” by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
\nComox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, M arch 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, March 31st< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
\nFilm Fest is still going stron g with Diane Daigle. \; Bring your lunch and view &ldquo\;Hardwired to Connect&rdquo\; by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. \;
\nCall 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20140321T1846010Z-490916-49@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140414T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140414T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Film Fest Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, March 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 31st\, 11: 30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 14th\ , 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard So ciety office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue Film Fest is still going strong with Dia ne Daigle. Bring your lunch and view “Hardwired to Connect” by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
\nComox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, M arch 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, March 31st< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
\nFilm Fest is still going stron g with Diane Daigle. \; Bring your lunch and view &ldquo\;Hardwired to Connect&rdquo\; by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. \;
\nCall 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20140321T1846320Z-490916-50@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140428T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Film Fest Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, March 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 31st\, 11: 30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 14th\ , 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard So ciety office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue Film Fest is still going strong with Dia ne Daigle. Bring your lunch and view “Hardwired to Connect” by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning op portunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
\nComox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, March 3rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, M arch 10th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, March 31st< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
\nFilm Fest is still going stron g with Diane Daigle. \; Bring your lunch and view &ldquo\;Hardwired to Connect&rdquo\; by Dr. Karyn Purvis\, a DVD for caregivers who work with children who have gone through trauma. \;
\nCall 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20140321T1846540Z-490916-51@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140312T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140312T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Comox Valley Foster Pare nt/MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Val ley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more information or add t o the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0 304. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
\ nComox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
\nWednesday\ , March 12th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nValley View Soccer Clu b House\, 1701 Lerwick Road
\nPlease come and join in the discussion s\, networking and tasty treats. \; For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0304.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Valley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road UID:20140321T1851250Z-490916-52@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140406T021500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140406T031500 SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Comox Valley Foster Families Skating Party DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 6th\, 2:15pm to 3:15pm The Sports Centre #1\, 30 01 Vanier Drive (beside Vanier High School) Skate Rentals for $2.00 Pizza and hot chocolate will be provided as well as some homemade cookies. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sunday\, April 6th\, 2:15pm to 3 :15pm
\nThe Sports Centre #1\, 3001 Vanier Drive (beside Vanier High School)
\nSkate Rentals for $2.00
\nPizza and hot chocolate w ill be provided as well as some homemade cookies.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:The Sports Centre #1\, 3001 Vanier Drive (beside Vanier High Schoo l) UID:20140321T1852580Z-490916-53@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140303T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1859400Z-490916-54@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140310T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140310T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1909010Z-490916-55@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140317T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140317T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1909370Z-490916-56@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140324T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140324T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1910080Z-490916-57@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140331T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1910460Z-490916-58@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140407T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1911170Z-490916-59@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140414T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1911480Z-490916-60@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140428T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140428T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, March 3rd\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am Monday\, March 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 17th \, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Marc h 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Th e Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\ nMonday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Mar ch 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 17th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n< p>Monday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am\nMonday\, April 14th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThe Swanson&rsquo\;s home\, 489 Candy Lane\n
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Dro p-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Swanson’s home\, 489 Candy Lane UID:20140321T1912140Z-490916-61@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140311T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Caregiver Meeting Tuesday\, March 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2: 00pm Tuesday\, April 8th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm (2nd Tuesday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversations and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care . This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. Call Shawna for details: 250-895-080 3. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Caregiver Meeting
\nTuesday\, M arch 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\nTuesday\, April 8 th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\n(2nd Tuesday of the mon th)
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conversations and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided.
\n< p>Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140321T1913240Z-490916-62@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140408T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Caregiver Meeting Tuesday\, March 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2: 00pm Tuesday\, April 8th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm (2nd Tuesday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversations and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care . This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. Call Shawna for details: 250-895-080 3. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Caregiver Meeting
\nTuesday\, M arch 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\nTuesday\, April 8 th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\n(2nd Tuesday of the mon th)
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conversations and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided.
\n< p>Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140321T1913530Z-490916-63@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140327T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140327T233000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Thursday\, Mar ch 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Thursday\, April 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (4th Thursday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue F oster parents in Campbell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and success. Light refre shments offered. Children welcome. A child-minding room adjoins the meetin g room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me eting
\nThursday\, March 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThursday\, April 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n(4th Thursday of the month)
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10 th Avenue
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your con cerns and success. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome. A child-m inding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250 -923-6028 for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140321T1915010Z-490916-64@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140424T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140424T233000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Thursday\, Mar ch 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Thursday\, April 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (4th Thursday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue F oster parents in Campbell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and success. Light refre shments offered. Children welcome. A child-minding room adjoins the meetin g room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me eting
\nThursday\, March 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nThursday\, April 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n(4th Thursday of the month)
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10 th Avenue
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your con cerns and success. Light refreshments offered. Children welcome. A child-m inding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250 -923-6028 for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140321T1916570Z-490916-65@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140304T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140304T221500 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Joint Education Committee Tuesday\, March 4th\, 9:15am to 10:15 am April Date TBA Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Our com mittee of foster parents\, resource social workers and foster parent suppo rt workers is developing exciting training opportunities. For meeting date s please call Shawna 250-286-0555 or Mary Catherine mbellamy@shaw.ca or 25 0-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Joint Education Committee
\nTuesday\, March 4th\, 9:15am to 10:15am
\nApril Date TBA
\nC ampbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
\nOur com mittee of foster parents\, resource social workers and foster parent suppo rt workers is developing exciting training opportunities. For meeting date s please call Shawna 250-286-0555 or Mary Catherine mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140321T1918120Z-490916-66@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140310T170000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Skate DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Skate Monday\, March 10th\, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena Hosted by MCFD Bring your family and join us fo r an hour of fun\, socializing and peer support. Meet other foster parent s in your community who know the rewards and challenges you experience on a daily basis. Grab your mittens and lace your skates. See you on the ice! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Family Skate
\nMonday\, March 10th\, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
\nDon Cruickshank Memorial Arena< /p>\n
Hosted by MCFD
\nBring your family and join us for an hour o f \; fun\, socializing and peer support. Meet other foster parents in your community who know the rewards and challenges you experience on a dai ly basis.
\nGrab your mittens and lace your skates.
\nSee you on the ice!
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena UID:20140321T1919170Z-490916-67@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140311T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, March 11th\, 1 :00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Office Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&Y Mental Health staff are inv ited to participate. This is an opportunity to address your concerns\, rec eive updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Please contact Jackie K ervin at 250-949-7397 or your Resource Social Worker if you would like inf ormation or to add an item to the agenda prior to the next meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
\ nTuesday\, March 11th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
\nMCFD Office Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy
\nAll foster parents\, so cial workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health staff are invited to partic ipate. This is an opportunity to address your concerns\, receive updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-9 49-7397 or your Resource Social Worker if you would like information or to add an item to the agenda prior to the next meeting.
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:MCFD Office Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy UID:20140321T1920080Z-490916-68@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140408T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon Meetings DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Luncheon Meetings Tuesday\, April 8th\, 12:00 noo n to 2:00pm Heather W's home 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve\, Port Hard y (2nd Tuesday of the month – alternating with Partnership meetings) All f oster parents are invited to these informal support luncheons. Conversatio n will be about all things related to fostering in the North Island commun ity. Caregivers\, please note this is not a potluck event: let us pamper y ou by providing lunch! For more information\, please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Luncheon Meetings
Tuesda
y\, April 8th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Heather W's home
500 Wakas
Way\, Tsulquate Reserve\, Port Hardy
(2nd Tuesday of the month &ndash
\; alternating with Partnership meetings)
All foster parents are invi
ted to these informal support luncheons. Conversation will be about all th
ings related to fostering in the North Island community. Caregivers\, plea
se note this is not a potluck event: let us pamper you by providing lunch!
For more information\, please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397.
Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers
Meeting
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:3
0am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Como
x Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room
(L
ast Monday of each month)
Please park on the street. At
tendance is required to maintain your \;standing as a Safe Babies Care
giver.
For more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at the
MCFD \;office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820.
Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers
Meeting
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:3
0am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Como
x Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room
(L
ast Monday of each month)
Please park on the street. At
tendance is required to maintain your \;standing as a Safe Babies Care
giver.
For more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at the
MCFD \;office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn’s Purvis strategies for “Empowerin
g\, Connecting\, and
Correcting” with children who have gone through
trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 5t
h\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 12th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mond
ay\, May 19th\, Victoria Day (no meeting)
Monday\, May 26th\, 11:30am
to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 9
th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo
nday\, June 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society office\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue
Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Br
ing your lunch and
learn Dr. Karyn&rsquo\;s Purvis strategies for &ld
quo\;Empowering\, Connecting\, and
Correcting&rdquo\; with children w
ho have gone through trauma.
Call 250-338-7341 to register for these
free and fun learning
opportunities.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Par
tnership Meeting
Wednesday\, May 28th\, 9:30am to 11
:00am
Valley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick R
oad\, upstairs main \;room
Please come and join in the d
iscussions\, networking and tasty treats.
For more information or add
to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie
at cvcoord@fpsss.com or (2
50)702-0304.
Joint Education Committee<
br />Friday\, May 2nd\, 9:15am to 11:15am
Ju
ne Date TBA
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10t
h Avenue
Foster parents\, resource social workers and foster
parent support \;workers are developing exciting training opportuniti
es. For dates \;please call Shawna Swanson 250-286-0555 or Mary Cather
ine 250-703-6135.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
Monday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, May 12th\, 9:30am to 1
1:30am
Monday\, May 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 2nd\,
9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\
, June 16th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, June 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Monday\, June 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
489 Candy Lane (Shawna
Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get
advice from those who have
been there\; give advice to those who are
facing new challenges. Dropins
welcome! Call Shawna for details at 25
0-895-0803.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin
g
Tuesday\, May 13th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, June 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Famil
y Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Great conversation and practica
l tips help you support the teen in your \;care. This group is popular
with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your \;lunch\; light refreshmen
ts will be provided. Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin
g
Tuesday\, May 13th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, June 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Famil
y Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Great conversation and practica
l tips help you support the teen in your \;care. This group is popular
with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your \;lunch\; light refreshmen
ts will be provided. Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
Campbell River Foster Parent Associ
ation Meeting
Thursday\, May 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Topic: TBA
Thursday\, June 2
6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Network with local foster par
ents and share your concerns and \;successes. Light refreshment offere
d. Children welcome. Please \;contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 f
or more information.
Campbell River Foster Parent Associ
ation Meeting
Thursday\, May 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30a
m
Topic: TBA
Thursday\, June 2
6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Network with local foster par
ents and share your concerns and \;successes. Light refreshment offere
d. Children welcome. Please \;contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 f
or more information.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive
r Meeting
Tuesday\, May 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Children Development
T
uesday\, June 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: In
fant Massage
Location: TBA
Attendance
is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies \;Caregiver. Fo
r more information\, contact Mary Catherine 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive
r Meeting
Tuesday\, May 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Children Development
T
uesday\, June 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: In
fant Massage
Location: TBA
Attendance
is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies \;Caregiver. Fo
r more information\, contact Mary Catherine 250-703-6135.
National Child and Youth Mental Hea
lth Day
Wednesday\, May 7th\, Time TBA
Robron Center\, 740 Robron Road
The F.O.R.C.E. Soci
ety for Kids&rsquo\; Mental Health is offering Campbell River and Comox Va
lley a time to come together to learn about the mental health needs of our
children and youth\, and the important role that school and family connec
tedness plays in the mental \;wellness of our kids.
Presentations
Include: The Importance of School Connectedness\; Resiliency\; Anxiety\;
Teens and Substance Use\; Suicide Prevention\; Mindfulness and Other Welln
ess Practices. The BBQ will be on to feed you (no cost)\, and performances
from local youth and the Aboriginal community will have you dancing and s
inging. There will be family/youth activities\, a youth panel sharing thei
r lived experience with mental health challenges and local service provide
rs offering information about their services.
Call Shawna for details
at 250-895-0803.
Foster Parent Standards Training
Update to Foster Parent Handbook
Thursday May 8th\, 9:15am to 12:00 noon
Campbell Ri
ver Family Services Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster
parents should attend this standards training. We will discuss the additio
ns and changes to the Foster Parent Handbook. This will not be dry\, but f
ull of videos and games. Childcare will not be provided. Coffee and snacks
will be provided. Please register by May 1st with Gennifer at 250-286-754
2.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet
ing
Tuesday\, May 13th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pmMCFD Office Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy
All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Healt
h staff are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to address your
concerns\, receive updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Please c
ontact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or your Resource Social Worker if you
would like information or to add an item to the agenda prior to the next
meeting.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet
ing
Tuesday\, May 13th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pmMCFD Office Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy
All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Healt
h staff are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to address your
concerns\, receive updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Please c
ontact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or your Resource Social Worker if you
would like information or to add an item to the agenda prior to the next
meeting.
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, September 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 8th\, 9:30 am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 15th\ , 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 22nd< /sup>\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Octob er 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, O ctober 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday \, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n48 9 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nAre you feeli ng alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; g ive advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
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\nMonday\, September 8th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 15th\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 22nd \, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 29th \, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 13 th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Octobe r 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, Oc tober 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Can dy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nAre you feeling al one\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give a dvice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawn a for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1840460Z-490916-102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140915T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140915T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, September 15th\ , 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, September 22nd\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, S eptember 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawn a Swanson’s home) Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice fro m those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new chal lenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, September 15th\, 9:30am t o 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 22nd\, 9: 30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 13 th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 20< sup>th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Candy La ne (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1841100Z-490916-103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140922T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140922T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, September 22nd\ , 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, O ctober 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am M onday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) Are you feeling alone\, ti red\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for de tails: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, September 22nd\, 9:30am t o 11:30am
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 9: 30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 20th \, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 27
489 Candy Lane (Sh awna Swanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired \, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to th ose who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for detai ls: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1841330Z-490916-104@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140929T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, September 29th\ , 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Octo ber 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Mon day\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s ho me) Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who ha ve been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-i ns welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 9:30am t o 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 9:30a m to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 13th\, 9 :30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 20th \, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Candy Lane (Shawna S wanson&rsquo\;s home)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired\, str essed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those wh o are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 25 0-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1841570Z-490916-105@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141006T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, October 6th\, 9 :30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Octobe r 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 C andy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed ? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895 -0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 1 1:30am
\nMonday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 20th\, 9:3 0am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson &rsquo\;s home)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895- 0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1842280Z-490916-106@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141013T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, Octob er 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been the re\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9: 30am to 11:30am
\n489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rs quo\;s home)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Ge t advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are fac ing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-080 3.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1842520Z-490916-107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141020T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141020T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) Are you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get adv ice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing n ew challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, October 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\ ;s home)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get ad vice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1843130Z-490916-108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141027T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in) Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am 489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) Are you feeling a lone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shaw na for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Foster Parent Coffee Meeting (Drop in)
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\n489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson&rsquo\;s h ome)
\nAre you feeling alone\, tired\, stressed? Get advice from those who have been there\; give advice to those who are facing new challenges. Drop-ins welcome! Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:489 Candy Lane (Shawna Swanson’s home) UID:20140806T1843360Z-490916-109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140916T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, September16th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm (3rd Tuesday this month due to training on the 9th) Topic: Welcome back\, fall plans and challengers Tuesday\, October 14th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm (2nd Tuesday of the month) Topic: TBA Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversation an d practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshme nts will be provided. Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
\nTuesday\, September16th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm (3rd Tuesday this month due to training on the 9th)\n
Topic: Welcome back\, fall plans and challengers\n
Tuesday\, October 14th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
\n(2nd Tuesday of the month)
\nTopic: TBA
\nCampbell River Family Ser vices\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers grea t conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your car e. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\ ; light refreshments will be provided.
\nCall Shawna for details: 25 0-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140827T2120340Z-490916-110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141014T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, October 14th\, 1 2:00 noon to 2:00 pm (2nd Tuesday of the month) Campbell River Family Serv ices\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. Call Shawna for details: 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
\nTuesday\, October 14th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
\n(2nd Tuesday of the month)< /strong>
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conversation and pract ical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments wil l be provided.
\nCall Shawna for details: 250-895-0803.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140806T1845050Z-490916-111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140925T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140925T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Thursday\, Sep tember 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: TBA Thursday\, October 30th\, 9:30a m to 11:30am Topic: TBA (Last Thursday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Foster parents in Campbell River are invited t o a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your conc erns and success. Light refreshment offered. Children welcome. A child-mi nding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250- 923-6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation Meeting
\nThursday\, September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nTopic: TBA
\nThursday\, October 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nTopic: TBA
\n(Last Thursday of the month)
\nCampbell River Family Ser vices\, 487-10th Avenue
\nFoster parents in Camp bell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster par ents and share your concerns and success. Light refreshment offered. Child ren welcome. \; A child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140806T1846360Z-490916-112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140923T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Tuesday September 23rd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Tuesday October 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon (4th Tuesday of the month) Location: TBA Attendance is required to maintai n your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive r Meeting
\nTuesday September 23rd\, 10: 00am to 12:00 noon
\nTuesday October 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
\n(4th Tuesday of the month)
\nLocation: TBA
\nAtt endance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine 250-703-6135. \; \;< /p> CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:TBA UID:20140806T1847500Z-490916-114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141028T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Tuesday September 23rd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Tuesday October 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon (4th Tuesday of the month) Location: TBA Attendance is required to maintai n your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive r Meeting
\nTuesday September 23rd\, 10: 00am to 12:00 noon
\nTuesday October 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
\n(4th Tuesday of the month)
\nLocation: TBA
\nAtt endance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine 250-703-6135. \; \;< /p> CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:TBA UID:20140806T1848140Z-490916-115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140909 SUMMARY:International FASD Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:International FASD Awareness Day Tuesday September 9th\, 2014 I nformation and helpful downloadable packet available online at: http://ww w.frfasd.org/fasdday.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
International FASD Awareness Day
\nTuesday September 9th\, 2014
\nInformation and helpful downloadable packet available online at: \;
\nhttp:// www.frfasd.org/fasdday.html
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION: UID:20140806T1849450Z-490916-116@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140909T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140909T143000 SUMMARY:International FASD Awareness Day: Technology and Child Development DESCRIPTION:International FASD Awareness Day\; Technology and Child Develop ment This year on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awa reness Day\, Campbell River comes together for a FREE day of learning on a topic that impacts everyone. Technology and Child Development Keynote Spe aker: Cris Rowan Date: September 9th 2014 Location: Quinsam Hall Time: 8:3 0 am – 2:30 pm Cost: FREE Goal: This workshop raises awareness regarding t he damaging impact of technology on child development and academic perform ance. Cris Rowan will provide intervention tools and techniques to create a balance between activities children need for growth and success with tec hnology use. Learning Outcomes: - Relate current technology research to ch ild physical\, mental\, social and learning impairments. - Explore the eff ects of media violence and cyberbullying on child behavior. - Recognize tr ends to diagnose and medicate child behavior. - Implement balanced technol ogy management and apply reduction strategies. Cris Rowan: Cris Rowan is a well-known speaker and author to teachers\, parents and therapists throug hout North America on the impact of technology on children’s neurological development. Cris has Bachelor of Science degrees in both Occupational The rapy and in Biology\, and is a certified Pediatric Sensory Specialist. Cri s serves on committees for the Institute for Digital Media and Child Devel opment\, and the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association. Cris has autho red the Unplug – Don’t Drug\, Creating Sustainable Futures\, and her first book Virtual Child – The terrifying truth about what technology is doing to children. Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! Parents\, teachers\, administrators\, special education staff\, occupational therapists\, speec h and language pathologists\, physical therapists\, counsellors\, physicia ns\, psychologists\, psychiatrists\, social workers and child care provide rs. This workshop is designed to be an introductory level for therapists\, intermediate for teachers and advanced for parents\, child care workers a nd teaching assistants. Register online at www.fasdawareness.eventbrite.co m or call Jenny McLeod at 250-203-0488 This free event is a partnership be tween: KDC Health Precious Beginnings\, CR Association for Community Livin g FASD Key Worker & CADAC X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:International FASD Awareness Day\; Technology and Child Development
\nThis year on
Campbell River comes together for a FREE day of le arning on a topic that impacts everyone.
\nTechnology and Chil d Development
\nKeynote Speaker: Cris Rowan
\n< p>Date: September 9th 2014 \nLocation: Quinsam Hall
\nTime: 8:30 am &ndash\ ; 2:30 pm
\nCost: FREE
\nGo al:
\nThis workshop raises awareness regarding th e damaging impact of technology on child development and academic performa nce. Cris Rowan will provide intervention tools and techniques to create a balance between activities children need for growth and success with tech nology use.
\nLearning Outcomes:
\n- Relate current technology research to child physical\, mental\, social and learni ng impairments.
\n- Explore the effects of media violence and cyberb ullying on child behavior.
\n- Recognize trends to diagnose and medi cate child behavior.
\n- Implement balanced technology management an d apply reduction strategies.
\nCris Rowan:
\nCris Rowan is a well-known speaker and author to teachers\, parents and therapists throughout North Ame rica on the impact of technology on children&rsquo\;s neurological develop ment. Cris has Bachelor of Science degrees in both Occupational Therapy an d in Biology\, and is a certified Pediatric Sensory Specialist. Cris serve s on committees for the Institute for Digital Media and Child Developm ent\, and the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association. Cri s has authored the Unplug &ndash\; Don&rsquo\;t Drug\, Creati ng Sustainable Futures\, and her first book Virtual Child &ndash\ ; The terrifying truth about what technology is doing to children. \n
Who should attend?
\nEveryone is welcome! P arents\, teachers\, administrators\, special education staff\, occupationa l therapists\, speech and language pathologists\, physical therapists\, co unsellors\, physicians\, psychologists\, psychiatrists\, social workers an d child care providers. This workshop is designed to be an introductor y level for therapists\, intermediate for teachers and a dvanced for parents\, child care workers and teaching assistants.
\nRegister online at \;www.fasdawareness.eventbrite.com
\nor call Jenny McLeod at 250-203-0488
\nT his free event is a partnership between:
\nKDC Health Precious Begin nings\, CR Association for Community Living FASD Key Worker &\; CADAC CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Quinsam Hall UID:20140827T2122380Z-490916-117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140929T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting Monday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Topic: TBA Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11: 00am Topic: TBA Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room Please park on the street. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, please contact Shawna Stev enson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Topic:&n bsp\; TBA
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nTopic: \; TBA< /p>\n
Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room
\nPlease park on the street. \; Attendance is required to maint ain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. \; For more information\ , please contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-3 34-5820.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room UID:20140819T2154310Z-490916-118@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141027T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting Monday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Topic: TBA Monday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11: 00am Topic: TBA Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room Please park on the street. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, please contact Shawna Stev enson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregivers Meeting
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Topic:&n bsp\; TBA
\nMonday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nTopic: \; TBA< /p>\n
Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room
\nPlease park on the street. \; Attendance is required to maint ain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. \; For more information\ , please contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-3 34-5820.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Fire Hall\, 1870 Noel Avenue\, Meeting Room UID:20140819T2155160Z-490916-119@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140915T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, September 15th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm Monday\, September 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, Octob er 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day Monday\, October 20th\, 11:00am to 1 :00pm Monday\, October 27th\, 11:00am to1:00pm John Howard Society office\ , 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Monday’s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD presentation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. Bring your own lunch.) For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-338-73 41 ext. 323. Hope to see everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, September 15th< strong>\, 11:00am \; to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Septe mber 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, October 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day
\nMonday\, October 27
Monday&rsquo\;s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD pres entation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. \; Bring your own l unch.) \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-33 8-7341 ext. 323. \; Hope to see everyone there!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250- 338-7341 UID:20140819T2200540Z-490916-120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140922T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, September 15th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm Monday\, September 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, Octob er 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day Monday\, October 20th\, 11:00am to 1 :00pm Monday\, October 27th\, 11:00am to1:00pm John Howard Society office\ , 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Monday’s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD presentation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. Bring your own lunch.) For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-338-73 41 ext. 323. Hope to see everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, September 15th< strong>\, 11:00am \; to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Septe mber 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, October 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day
\nMonday\, October 27
Monday&rsquo\;s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD pres entation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. \; Bring your own l unch.) \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-33 8-7341 ext. 323. \; Hope to see everyone there!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250- 338-7341 UID:20140819T2201490Z-490916-121@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140929T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, September 15th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm Monday\, September 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, Octob er 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day Monday\, October 20th\, 11:00am to 1 :00pm Monday\, October 27th\, 11:00am to1:00pm John Howard Society office\ , 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Monday’s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD presentation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. Bring your own lunch.) For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-338-73 41 ext. 323. Hope to see everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, September 15th< strong>\, 11:00am \; to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Septe mber 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, October 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day
\nMonday\, October 27
Monday&rsquo\;s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD pres entation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. \; Bring your own l unch.) \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-33 8-7341 ext. 323. \; Hope to see everyone there!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250- 338-7341 UID:20140819T2203310Z-490916-122@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141006T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141006T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, September 15th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm Monday\, September 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, Octob er 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day Monday\, October 20th\, 11:00am to 1 :00pm Monday\, October 27th\, 11:00am to1:00pm John Howard Society office\ , 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Monday’s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD presentation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. Bring your own lunch.) For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-338-73 41 ext. 323. Hope to see everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, September 15th< strong>\, 11:00am \; to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Septe mber 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, October 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day
\nMonday\, October 27
Monday&rsquo\;s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD pres entation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. \; Bring your own l unch.) \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-33 8-7341 ext. 323. \; Hope to see everyone there!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250- 338-7341 UID:20140819T2203520Z-490916-123@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141020T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, September 15th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm Monday\, September 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, Octob er 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day Monday\, October 20th\, 11:00am to 1 :00pm Monday\, October 27th\, 11:00am to1:00pm John Howard Society office\ , 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Monday’s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD presentation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. Bring your own lunch.) For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-338-73 41 ext. 323. Hope to see everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, September 15th< strong>\, 11:00am \; to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Septe mber 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, October 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day
\nMonday\, October 27
Monday&rsquo\;s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD pres entation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. \; Bring your own l unch.) \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-33 8-7341 ext. 323. \; Hope to see everyone there!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250- 338-7341 UID:20140819T2205070Z-490916-124@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141027T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, September 15th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm Monday\, September 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, Octob er 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day Monday\, October 20th\, 11:00am to 1 :00pm Monday\, October 27th\, 11:00am to1:00pm John Howard Society office\ , 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Monday’s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD presentation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. Bring your own lunch.) For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-338-73 41 ext. 323. Hope to see everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, September 15th< strong>\, 11:00am \; to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, Septe mber 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, September 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
\nMonday\, October 6th\, 11:00am to 1:0 0pm
\nMonday\, October 13th No film fest/Thanksgiving Day
\nMonday\, October 27
Monday&rsquo\;s film fest will be starting up again September 15th at The John Howard Society (Educational DVD pres entation with group discussion\, popcorn provided. \; Bring your own l unch.) \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at 250-33 8-7341 ext. 323. \; Hope to see everyone there!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250- 338-7341 UID:20140819T2205390Z-490916-125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140924T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140924T230000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, September 24th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Valley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 L erwick Road\, upstairs main room The MCFD Resource Team will be covering r ecord keeping during this meeting. Please come and join in the discussions \, networking and tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda \, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0304 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Par tnership Meeting
\nWednesday\, September 24th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nValley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road\, upstairs ma in room
\nThe MCFD Resource Team will be covering record ke eping during this meeting. Please come and join in the discussions\, netwo rking and tasty treats. \; For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@f psss.com or 250-702-0304
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Valley View Soccer Club House\, 1701 Lerwick Road\, upstairs main room UID:20140819T2209050Z-490916-126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140909T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Education Committee Meeting Tuesday\, September 9t h\, 9:30am to 11:00am John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, C ourtenay 250-338-7341 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Education Committee&nb sp\;Meeting
\nTuesday\, September 9th\, 9:30am \; to 11:00a m
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue \, Courtenay
\n250-338-7341
\n\ ;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay UID:20140819T2211160Z-490916-127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140916T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140916T230000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Advisory Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Advisory Council Meeting Tuesday\, September 16th\ , 9:30am to 11:00am John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cour tenay 250-338-7341 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Advisory Council \ ;Meeting
\nTuesday\, September 16< /strong>th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
\nJohn Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courte nay
\n250-338-7341
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society office\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay UID:20140819T2212540Z-490916-128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140907T163000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Annual Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Annual Summer Picnic Sunday\, September 7th\, Kin Beach Provincial Park\, 12:00pm to 4:30pm Bouncy Castle\, hot dogs\, g ames\, potluck! Come out and join in the fun! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Comox Valley Annual Summer Picn ic
\nSunday\, September 7th\, Kin Beach Provincial Park\, 12:00pm to 4:30pm
\nBouncy Castle\, hot dogs\, games\, potluck! \; Come out a nd join in the fun!
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Kin Beach Provincial Park UID:20140819T2221290Z-490916-129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224051Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141106T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141106T153000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies One Day Conference DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies One Day Conference Thursday\, November 6th\, 2014 9 :15am to 3:30pm (8:45 Sign in) Beban Park Recreation Centre\, 2300 Bowen R oad\, Nanaimo With featured keynote speaker Wayne K. Jeffery\, B.Sc.\, M.S c.\, Toxicology and Drug Consultant\; Public Health Nurse & Lactation Cons ultant\; biological family members\; and Angela Hatch\, Safe Babies Adviso r. Lunch will be provided. This training event is open to current designat ed Vancouver Island Safe Baby Caregivers\, Safe Baby Coordinators\, and Sa fe Baby Social Workers. To view the poster for this event please click her e. To view the program for this event please click here. To register pleas e contact Krista at the FPSS Society’s regional office at 1-888-9228437 or admin@fpsss.com Presented by in partnership by the Safe Babies Collabor ative Planning Committee X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies One Day \; Conference
\nThursday\, November 6 th\, \;2014
\nBeban Park Rec reation Centre\,
\n2300 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo
\nWith featured keynote speaker Wayne K. Jeffery\, B.Sc.\, M.Sc.\ , Toxicology and Drug Consultant\; Public Health Nurse &\; Lactation&nb sp\;Consultant\; biological family members\; and \;Angela Hatch\, Safe Babies Advisor.
\nLunch will be provided.
\n
This training event is open to current designated \;Vancouver Isla
nd Safe Baby Caregivers\, Safe Baby Coordinators\, \;
To view the poster for this event please click&n bsp\;here.< /span>
\nTo view the program for this event please click \;her e.
\nTo register please co ntact Krista at the FPSS Society&rsquo\;s regional office at 1-888-9228437 or \;admin@fpsss.co m
\n\;
\nPresented by in partner ship by the Safe Babies Collaborative Planning Committee
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island UID:20141009T2115410Z-490916-130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140909T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, September 9th\ , 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Office Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street All foster par ents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to pa rticipate. This is a chance to address your concerns\, receive updates\, a nd discuss local fostering trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 o r your resource worker if you would like information or to add an item to the agenda prior to the next meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
\ nTuesday\, September 9th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
\nMCFD Office Boardro om\, 8755 Gray Street
\nAll foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD a nd C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is a chan ce to address your concerns\, receive updates\, and discuss local fosterin g trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or your resource worker if you would like information or to add an item to the agenda prior to the n ext meeting.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION: UID:20140826T1749310Z-490916-131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140914T140000 SUMMARY:Annual Foster Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:Annual Foster Family Picnic Sunday\, September 14th\, 11:00am t o 2:00pm Join us for organized games and tons of fun! Your entire family i s welcome\, feel free to come even if you currently have no children place d. Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a pot luck dish to share with everyone. Remember your lawn chairs! RSVP by Septe mber 5th at 250-949-8011 or nicki.terrien@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual Foster Family Picnic
\nSunday\ , September 14th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
\nJoin us for organized games a nd tons of fun! Your entire family is welcome\, feel free to come even if you currently have no children placed. Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a potluck dish to share with everyone. Reme mber your lawn chairs! RSVP by September 5th at 250-949-8011 or nicki.terr ien@gov.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION: UID:20140826T1752180Z-490916-132@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140915T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20140916T000000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Joint Education Committee Monday September 15th\, 10 am to 12:0 0 noon Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Our Committee of f oster parents\, resource social workers and foster parent support workers is developing exciting training opportunities. For meeting dates please ca ll Shawna 250-895-0803 or Mary Catherine 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Joint Education Committee< /p>\n
Monday September 15th\, 10 am to 12:00 noon
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
\nOur Committee of foster parents\, resource social workers and foster parent support workers is developing exciting training opportunities. For meeting dates please call Shawna 250-895-0803 or Mary Catherine 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140827T2119010Z-490916-134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141023T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141023T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue October 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: TBD Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Ne twork with local foster parents and share your concerns and success. Light refreshment offered. Children welcome. A child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more infor mation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation Meeting
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 48 7-10th \;Avenue
\nOctober 23rd\, 9:30am to 1 1:30am
\nTopic: TBD
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are inv ited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share you r concerns and success. Light refreshment offered. Children welcome. \ ; A child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Mu rphy at 250-923-6028 for more information. \;
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue UID:20140904T2038570Z-490916-136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141022T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Education Video Night Wednesday\, October 22nd 6: 00pm to 8:30pm Port mcNeill X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Education Video Night
\nWednesday\, October 22nd
\n6:00pm to 8:30pm
\nPort mcNeill
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1911320Z-490916-137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141029T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Education Video Night Wednesday\, October 29th 6: 00pm to 8:30pm Port Hardy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Education Video Night
\nWednesday\, October 29th
\n6:00pm to 8:30pm
\nPort Hardy
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1912430Z-490916-138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141106T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Appreciation DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23rd 12:00pm to 2:00pm Seto's Wok & Grill\, 9040 Granville Street Luncheon X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, October 23rd
\n12:00pm to 2:00pm
\nSeto's Wok &\; Grill\, 9040 Granville Street
\nLun cheon
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141020T2248310Z-490916-139@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141112T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Lunch & Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 12th 12:00 to 2:00pm MCFD Office\, Port Ha rdy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, November 12th
\n12:00 to 2:00pm
\nMCFD Office\, Port Hardy \;
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1919410Z-490916-140@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141119T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 19th 6:00 to 8:30pm Port McNeill X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, November 19th
\n6:00 to 8 :30pm
\nPort McNeill
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1922020Z-490916-141@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141126T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 19th 6:00 to 8:30pm Port McNeill X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, November 19th
\n6:00 to 8 :30pm
\nPort McNeill
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1923180Z-490916-142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141206T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141206T170000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Swim with Santa DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 6th 3:45 to 5:00pm Port Hardy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, December 6th
\n3:45 to 5:0 0pm
\nPort Hardy
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1925210Z-490916-143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141210T133000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 10th 12:00 Noon to 1:30pm Heather Walkus' House Port Hardy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, December 10th
\n12:00 Noo n to 1:30pm
\nHeather Walkus' House
\nPort Hardy
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20141003T1926430Z-490916-144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141016T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141016T213000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Fossy Awards DESCRIPTION:Fossy Awards Thursday\, October 16th 6:30pm to 9:30pm Campell R iver Community Hall\, 401-11th Avenue X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fossy Awards
\nThursday\, October 16t h
\n6:30pm to 9:30pm
\nCampell River Community Hall\, 401-11th Avenue
CATEGORIES:General UID:20141003T1956330Z-490916-145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141029T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20141029T073000 SUMMARY:Courtenay/Comox Foster Family Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:Courtenay/Comox Wednesday\, October 29th 5:30pm to 7:30pm Best Western Westerly Hotel 1590 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay Kindly RSVP to Sher at 250-334-5820 by October 17th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Courtenay/Comox
\nWednesday\, October 29th
Best Western Westerly Hotel
\n1590 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
\nKindly RSVP to Sher at 250-334-5820 by October 17th.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20141006T1624450Z-490916-146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141117 SUMMARY:CARF Accreditation DESCRIPTION:A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting Foster Parent Support Services Society on November 17th to November 18th. We invi ted the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey\, we may earn or continue accreditati on. As part of the survey\, the surveyors will interview people who receiv e services\, their families\, our staff\, and others. Some questions the s urvey team members might ask people are: Do we provide a clean and safe se tting? Do you receive the services you need and want? Are you treated with respect? Do you take part in planning your services? Are you told what yo u need to know about your services? Are you questions answered in a way yo u understand? Do you know where to go with questions or concerns? If you w ould like to talk with one of the survey team members or want to learn mor e about CARF International\, please let one of our staff members know. You may also contact CARF International directly. Internet: www.carf.org/cont act-us E-mail: feedback@carf.org Mail: CARF International\, 6951 East Sout hpoint Road\, Tucson\, AZ 85756\, USA Telephone: (520) 495-7001 Fax: (520) 318-1129 *CARF International is an independent\, not-for-profit family of organizations (including CARF\, CARF Canada\, and CARF-CCAC) that provide s accreditation in the field of human services. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting Foster Parent Support Services Society on November 17th to No vember 18th.
\nWe invited the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey\, we may earn or continue accreditation.
\nAs part of the survey\, the survey
ors will interview people who receive services\, their families\, our staf
f\, and others. Some questions the survey team members might ask people ar
e:
Do we provide a clean and safe setting?
Do you receive the se
rvices you need and want?
Are you treated with respect?
Do you t
ake part in planning your services?
Are you told what you need to kno
w about your services?
Are you questions answered in a way you unders
tand?
Do you know where to go with questions or concerns?
If you
would like to talk with one of the survey team members or want to learn m
ore about CARF International\, please let one of our staff members know. Y
ou may also contact CARF International directly.
Internet: \;www.carf.or
g/contact-us
E-mail: \;fee
dback@carf.org
Mail: CARF International\, 6951 East Southpoint Ro
ad\, Tucson\, AZ 85756\, USA
Telephone: (520) 495-7001
Fax: (520
) 318-1129
*CARF Internation al is an independent\, not-for-profit family of organizations (including C ARF\, CARF Canada\, and CARF-CCAC) that provides accreditation in the fiel d of human services.
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island UID:20141017T2043480Z-490916-147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141118 SUMMARY:CARF Accreditation DESCRIPTION:A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting Foster Parent Support Services Society on November 17th to November 18th. We invi ted the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey\, we may earn or continue accreditati on. As part of the survey\, the surveyors will interview people who receiv e services\, their families\, our staff\, and others. Some questions the s urvey team members might ask people are: Do we provide a clean and safe se tting? Do you receive the services you need and want? Are you treated with respect? Do you take part in planning your services? Are you told what yo u need to know about your services? Are you questions answered in a way yo u understand? Do you know where to go with questions or concerns? If you w ould like to talk with one of the survey team members or want to learn mor e about CARF International\, please let one of our staff members know. You may also contact CARF International directly. Internet: www.carf.org/cont act-us E-mail: feedback@carf.org Mail: CARF International\, 6951 East Sout hpoint Road\, Tucson\, AZ 85756\, USA Telephone: (520) 495-7001 Fax: (520) 318-1129 *CARF International is an independent\, not-for-profit family of organizations (including CARF\, CARF Canada\, and CARF-CCAC) that provide s accreditation in the field of human services. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting Foster Parent Support Services Society on November 17th to No vember 18th.
\nWe invited the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey\, we may earn or continue accreditation.
\nAs part of the survey\, the survey
ors will interview people who receive services\, their families\, our staf
f\, and others. Some questions the survey team members might ask people ar
e:
Do we provide a clean and safe setting?
Do you receive the se
rvices you need and want?
Are you treated with respect?
Do you t
ake part in planning your services?
Are you told what you need to kno
w about your services?
Are you questions answered in a way you unders
tand?
Do you know where to go with questions or concerns?
If you
would like to talk with one of the survey team members or want to learn m
ore about CARF International\, please let one of our staff members know. Y
ou may also contact CARF International directly.
Internet: \;www.carf.or
g/contact-us
E-mail: \;fee
dback@carf.org
Mail: CARF International\, 6951 East Southpoint Ro
ad\, Tucson\, AZ 85756\, USA
Telephone: (520) 495-7001
Fax: (520
) 318-1129
*CARF Internation al is an independent\, not-for-profit family of organizations (including C ARF\, CARF Canada\, and CARF-CCAC) that provides accreditation in the fiel d of human services.
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island UID:20141017T2044160Z-490916-148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150216T130000 SUMMARY:Baby and Toddler Education Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Please bring your own snack. Coffee will be provided. A $2.00 d onation is suggested to cover the costs of coffee\, art supplies\, etc. Th ank you Leah for getting this group going! The Toddler Playgroup will not run on the same days as the Comox Valley Safe Babies Group. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please brin g your own snack. Coffee will be provided. A $2.00 donation is suggested t o cover the costs of coffee\, art supplies\, etc. Thank you Leah for getti ng this group going! The Toddler Playgroup will not run on the same days a s the Comox Valley Safe Babies Group.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox United Church basement\, UID:20150227T1757130Z-490916-149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150216T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150223;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:Film Fest is still going strong with Diane Daigle. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest i s still going strong with Diane Daigle. Please bring your lunch and\, as a lways\, popcorn is provided.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:John Howard Society UID:20150227T1757210Z-490916-150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150223T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150223T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Presenter: a nurse from Public Health Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. For more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at the MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-33 4-5820. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: a nurse from Public Health
\nAttendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Careg iver.
\nFor more information\, please contact Shawna Stevenson at th e MCFD office in Courtenay at 250-334-5820.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The John Howard Society UID:20150227T1757430Z-490916-151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150210T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBA (2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Each month there wi ll be a review of a different Foster Parent Standard as a `table top` exer cise. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. For more inf ormation contact Shawna at 250-895-0803. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: TBA< /span>
\n\;(2nd Tuesday of the month)
\nThis group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you suppor t the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregiv ers. Each month there will be a review of a different Foster Parent Standa rd as a `table top` exercise. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will b e provided.
\nFor mor e information contact Shawna at 250-895-0803.
\n\;Topic: Support
\n(4th Thur sday of the month)
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are invited to a monthly meeting. Network with local foster parents and share your conce rns and success. Each month there will be a review of a different Foster P arent Standard as a `table top` exercise. Light refreshment offered. Child ren welcome. A child-minding room adjoins the meeting room.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20150227T1804480Z-490916-153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150225T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION: (4th Wednesday of the month) Location to be announced Attenda nce is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. Each month there will be a review of a different Foster Parent Standard as a ` table top` exercise. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250- 703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n(4th Wednesday o f the month)
\nLocation to be announced
\nAtt endance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver.< /p>\n
Each month there will be a review of a different Foster Parent Sta ndard as a `table top` exercise.
\nFor more information\, co ntact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20150227T1803450Z-490916-154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150218T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150218T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2014-2015 DESCRIPTION:(3rd Wednesday of the month) Come on out and join your fellow f oster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch a series of e ducational films to help aid you in your daily life. Drop-in’s welcome. Po pcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine 250- 703-6135 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Wednesday of the month)
\nCome on out and join your fellow foster parents for a time of learnin g and growing as we watch a series of educational films to help aid you in your daily life. Drop-in&rsquo\;s welcome. Popcorn provided.
\n\;< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Board Room UID:20150227T1758450Z-490916-155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150211T133000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon Meetings DESCRIPTION: All foster parents are invited to these informal support lunc heons. Conversation will be about all things related to fostering in the N orth Island community. For more information\, please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nAll foster parents are invi ted to these informal support luncheons. Conversation will be about all th ings related to fostering in the North Island community.
\nF or more information\, please contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Heather W's home UID:20150227T1759490Z-490916-156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150225 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION: Please contact Kyli Lum 250-956-3134 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\nPlease contact Kyli Lum 250-956-3134 for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20150227T1759410Z-490916-157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150302T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150302T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150427;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150330T113000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150406T113000 DESCRIPTION:Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers\, Diane Daigle\, hosts a w eekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and respo nding to the behaviours of kids in care. Learning happens through DVD pres entation and discussions. Film Fest is a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, Trauma\, Brain Developme nt\, Brain Differences\, Grief and Loss\, Child Development\, Managing Str ess\, and s Self-Care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn i s provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jh sni.bc.ca or 250 334 7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers\, Dian e Daigle\, hosts a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on und erstanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Learning happ ens through DVD presentation and discussions.
\nFilm Fest is a weekl y educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and respondin g to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachmen t\, Trauma\, Brain Development\, Brain Differences\, Grief and Loss\, Chil d Development\, Managing Stress\, and s
\nSelf-Care. Please bring yo ur lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, ple ase contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni .bc.ca or 250 334 7341 ext 323.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:John Howard Society UID:20150227T1814510Z-490916-158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150302T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150302T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Baby and Toddler Education Playgroup for Foster Parent s RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150427;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150330T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150406T093000 DESCRIPTION:An educational and supportive group for Foster Parents of presc hoolers. FASD Keyworker and Behavioural Consultant attend weekly. $2.00 dr op in fee per family to help with coffee and art supplies please! For more information\, contact Leah at leahcarlos@shaw.ca. This is a safe\, confid ential\, baby and toddler focused\, educational playgroup for foster paren ts and their children. Our space has been generously funded through the Co mox Valley FASD Key Worker. Every week we have a member of the community p roviding support and answering questions about services they provide while we are engaging with the children in play and crafts. This group is run i n collaboration with the local FASD key worker\, Success by Six\, Early Li teracy Coordinator\, the Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers and local fo ster parents. Community service providers scheduled to attend are the FASD Key Worker\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapist\, Speech Therapist \, Child and infant Development workers and more as they are requested. Co me join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to intera ct with other foster parents. For more information\, please contact Leah a t leahcarlos@shaw.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An educational and supportive group for Fos ter Parents of preschoolers. FASD Keyworker and Behavioural Consultant att end weekly. $2.00 drop in fee per family to help with coffee and art suppl ies please! For more information\, contact Leah at leahcarlos@shaw.ca.
\nThis is a safe\, confidential \, baby and toddler focused\, educational playgroup for foster parents and their children. Our space has been generously funded through the Comox Va lley FASD Key Worker. Every week we have a member of the community providi ng support and answering questions about services they provide while we ar e engaging with the children in play and crafts. This group is run in coll aboration with the local FASD key worker\, Success by Six\, Early Literacy Coordinator\, the Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers and local foster parents. Community service providers scheduled to attend are the F ASD Key Worker\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapist\, Speech Therap ist\, Child and infant Development workers and more as they are requested. Come join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to int eract with other foster parents. For more information\, please contact Lea h at leahcarlos@shaw.ca.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox United Church Basement\, (Comox Avenue and Beach Drive\; 1 b lock away from St.Joseph's Hospital) UID:20150227T1823210Z-490916-159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150325T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150325T110000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0304 or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please come and join in the discussions\, n etworking and tasty treats. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@f psss.com or 250-702-0304 or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Lewis Centre (Beside the water park and across from Value Vill age) UID:20150227T1831330Z-490916-160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150422T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Education Committee Feeding Our Kids DESCRIPTION:Watch your email for information regarding the times and places of these valuable workshops. You can also contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.c om or 250-702-0304 for more information. Topic: Sensory Integration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch your email for information regarding the times and places of these valuable workshops. You can also contact Lis a at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0 304 for more information.
\nTopic: Sensory Integration \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20150227T1834140Z-490916-161@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Education Committee Feeding Our Kids DESCRIPTION:Watch your email for information regarding the times and places of these valuable workshops. You can also contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.c om or 250-702-0304 for more information. Topic: Challenging Eating Habits X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch your email for information regarding the times and places of these valuable workshops. You can also contact Lis a at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-702-0 304 for more information.
\n\;Topic: Challenging Eating Habits< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20150227T1835070Z-490916-162@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150415T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150415T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Importance of Attachment by Dr. Gordon Neufeld will be viewed and discussed. (3rd Wednesday of the month) Come on out and join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch a series of educational films to aid you in your daily life. Drop-ins wel come. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Cather ine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Topic: The Importance of Attach ment by Dr. Gordon Neufeld will be viewed and discus sed.
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Come on out and join your f ellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch a seri es of educational films to aid you in your daily life. Drop-ins welcome. P opcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Wil liams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
\n\; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Board Room UID:20150227T1914200Z-490916-163@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150306T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150306T103000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consulta nts and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your o pportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 fo r more information or to suggest a discussion item. (Usually the 1st Frida y of Month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to pa rticipate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, lea rn about MCFD updates and \;discuss local fostering trends. Contact He ather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information or to suggest a discussi on item.
\n(Usually the 1st Friday of Month)
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Board Room UID:20150305T2325160Z-490916-165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150410T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consulta nts and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your o pportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 fo r more information or to suggest a discussion item. (Usually the 1st Frid ay of Month) DATE TO BE CONFIRMED X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to pa rticipate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, lea rn about MCFD updates and \;discuss local fostering trends. Contact He ather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information or to suggest a discussi on item.
\n\;(Usually the 1st Friday of Month)
\nDATE TO BE CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Board Room UID:20150227T1844520Z-490916-166@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150407T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth H ome caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses training on variety of topi cs such as youth justice\, practice for calling in AWOL’s\, or working wit h youth who have experienced trauma or have attachment disruptions. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. For more information you can contact Shawna at 250-895-0803 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. (2n d Tuesday of the Month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This group offers great conversation and pr actical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popu lar with our Youth Home caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses trainin g on variety of topics such as youth justice\, practice for calling in AWO L&rsquo\;s\, or working with youth who have experienced trauma or have att achment disruptions. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provide d. For more information you can contact Shawna at 250-895-0803 or Jean Rob inson at 250-286-7542.
\n\;(2nd Tuesday of the Month)
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Confernece Room UID:20150227T1907320Z-490916-167@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150310T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150310T020000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth H ome caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses training on variety of topi cs such as youth justice\, practice for calling in AWOL’s\, or working wit h youth who have experienced trauma or have attachment disruptions. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. For more information you can contact Shawna at 250-895-0803 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. ( 2nd Tuesday of the Month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This group offers great conversation and pr actical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popu lar with our Youth Home caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses trainin g on variety of topics such as youth justice\, practice for calling in AWO L&rsquo\;s\, or working with youth who have experienced trauma or have att achment disruptions. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provide d. For more information you can contact Shawna at 250-895-0803 or Jean Rob inson at 250-286-7542.
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\n\;(2nd Tuesday of the Month)
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Confernece Room UID:20150227T1848350Z-490916-168@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150326T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150326T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: R-Life Resilience Workshop presented by Mary Catherine W illiams (4th Thursday of the month) Foster parents in Campbell River are i nvited to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and sh are your concerns and successes. Upcoming meetings will offer mini-session s on resiliency and technology and the older child with FASD. Light refres hments and door prizes offered. Children welcome\; a child-minding room ad joins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: R-Life Resilience Worksh op presented by Mary Catherine Williams
\n(4th \;Thurs day of the month)
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are in vited to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and sha re your concerns and successes. Upcoming meetings will offer mini-sessions on resiliency and technology and the older child with FASD. Light refresh ments and door prizes offered. Children welcome\; a child-minding room adj oins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 for m ore information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Confernece Room UID:20150227T1853120Z-490916-169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150325T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babi es Caregiver. Each month this meeting features topics to keep your caregiv er skills current through mini-workshops and lively peer discussion! For m ore information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. (4th Wednesday o f the Month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Attendance is required to maintain your sta nding as a Safe Babies Caregiver. Each month this meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops and lively pe er discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-61 35.
\n(4th Wednesday of the Month)
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\n\; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\,Young Parent Room UID:20150227T1856470Z-490916-171@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150422T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babi es Caregiver. Each month this meeting features topics to keep your caregiv er skills current through mini-workshops and lively peer discussion! For m ore information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. ( 4th Wednesday of the Month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Attendance is required to maintain your sta nding as a Safe Babies Caregiver. Each month this meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops and lively pe er discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-61 35.
\n( 4th Wednesday of the Month)
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\,Young Parent Room UID:20150227T1859020Z-490916-172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150318T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150318T123000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Topic: How People Live will be viewed and discussed. Come on ou t and join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing a s we watch a series of educational films to aid you in your daily life. Dr op-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at M ary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. (3rd Wednesday of the Month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: How People Live will be viewed and d iscussed.
\nCome on out and join your fellow foster parents for a ti me of learning and growing as we watch a series of educational films to ai d you in your daily life. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more inf ormation please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laur ie Overton at 250-287-2421.
\n\;(3rd Wednesday of the Month)
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Board Room UID:20150305T1848190Z-490916-173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150423T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: FASD and Technologies presented by Laurie Overton and Ma ry Catherine Williams (4th Thursday of the month) Foster parents in Campbe ll River are invited to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Upcoming meetings will offe r mini-sessions on resiliency and technology and the older child with FASD . Light refreshments and door prizes offered. Children welcome\; a child-m inding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250 -923-6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: FASD and Technologies presented by Laurie Overton and Mary Catherine William s
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Foster parents in Campbell Rive r are invited to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Upcoming meetings will offer mini- sessions on resiliency and technology and the older child with FASD. Light refreshments and door prizes offered. Children welcome\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923-60 28 for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Confernece Room UID:20150227T1910110Z-490916-174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150401T130000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Importance of Attachment by Dr. Gordon Neufeld will be viewed and discussed. (3rd Wednesday of the month) Come on out and join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch a series of educational films to aid you in your daily life. Drop-ins wel come. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Cather ine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: The Importance of Attach ment by Dr. Gordon Neufeld will be viewed and discus sed.
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Come on out and join your f ellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch a seri es of educational films to aid you in your daily life. Drop-ins welcome. P opcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Wil liams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Board Room UID:20150227T1912130Z-490916-176@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150304T213000 SUMMARY:BCFCE Program in Campbell River RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150429;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:BCFCE program Wednesdays\, March 4th through April 29th\, 6:30p m to 9:30pm This is your opportunity to attend those last few modules you need to complete your BCFCE training. See the BCFCE schedule on page 17 of the Newsletter or call the Regional Office if you would like to register for any BCFCE classes on Vancouver Island. Register for BCFCE at 1-888-92 2-8437 tol-free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BCFCE program
\nWednesdays\, March 4th through April 29th\, 6:30pm t o 9:30pm
\nThis is your opportunity to attend those last few mo dules you need to complete your BCFCE training. See the BCFCE schedule on page 17 of the Newsletter \;or call the Regional Office if you would l ike to register for any BCFCE classes on Vancouver Island.
\n\; Register for BCFCE at 1-888-922-8437 tol-free
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150304T2003230Z-490916-177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150310T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150310T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&Y Mental Healt h Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fo stering trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011 for more information or to suggest an agenda item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949- 7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011 for more information or to suggest an agenda item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom UID:20150227T1925160Z-490916-178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150311T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150311T164500 SUMMARY:Foster Family Skating Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at our annual skating pa rty! We ask everyone to bring a potluck treat to share. Please note: fost er parents are responsible for bringing helmets for their kids. This is a no cost event for our families as the local office of the Ministry has pai d for the ice rental and will pay for skate rentals if required. Contact N icki at 250-949-8011 for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at o ur annual skating party! \; We ask everyone to bring a potluck treat t o share. Please note: foster parents are responsible for bringing helmets for their kids. This is a no cost event for our families as the local offi ce of the Ministry has paid for the ice rental and will pay for skate rent als if required. Contact Nicki at 250-949-8011 for more details.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena\, Port Hardy Recreation Centre UID:20150227T1929100Z-490916-179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150227T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Skating Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at our annual skating pa rty! We ask everyone to bring a potluck treat to share. Please note: fost er parents are responsible for bringing helmets for their kids. This is a no cost event for our families as the local office of the Ministry has pai d for the ice rental and will pay for skate rentals if required. Contact N icki at 250-949-8011 for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at o ur annual skating party! \; We ask everyone to bring a potluck treat t o share. Please note: foster parents are responsible for bringing helmets for their kids. This is a no cost event for our families as the local offi ce of the Ministry has paid for the ice rental and will pay for skate rent als if required. Contact Nicki at 250-949-8011 for more details.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena\, Port Hardy Recreation Centre UID:20150227T2032480Z-490916-180@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150325T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:All foster parents welcome. We are currently watching the TCU I nstitute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refr eshments provided. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 for more inform ation about these events. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All foster parents welcome. We are currentl y watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Pur vis. Snacks and refreshments provided. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230- 3484 for more information about these events.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building UID:20150227T2035060Z-490916-181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:All foster parents welcome. We are currently watching the TCU I nstitute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refr eshments provided. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 for more inform ation about these events. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All foster parents welcome. We are currentl y watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Pur vis. Snacks and refreshments provided. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230- 3484 for more information about these events.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building UID:20150227T2038170Z-490916-182@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150408T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee/Support Mornings DESCRIPTION:All foster parents are invited to drop in. Please join us and d iscover the joys of making new or renewing peer connections. No one unders tands a foster parent like another foster parent! Conversations will be li mited to general topics related to fostering in the North Island community . Jackie Kervin is available to arrange a time if you wish to speak confid entially. For more information\, please contact Jackie at 250-949-7397. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All foster parents are invited to drop in. Please join us and discover the joys of making new or renewing peer connec tions. No one understands a foster parent like another foster parent! Conv ersations will be limited to general topics related to fostering in the No rth Island community. Jackie Kervin is available to arrange a time if you wish to speak confidentially. For more information\, please contact Jackie at
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Market Street Cafe UID:20150227T2039560Z-490916-183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150318T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150318T143000 SUMMARY:Vicarious Trauma and Complex Development Trauma DESCRIPTION:The topic is Vicarious Trauma and Complex Developmental Trauma with fantastic local speakers doing the presentations! Foster Parent and Social Workers are invited to join us for an opportunity to further explor e Vicarious Trauma and Complex Developmental Trauma. This training will fo llow up on previous workshops to build knowledge and skills. Information w ill be relevant whether you have attended previous training on these topic s or this your first workshop. Snacks and refreshments are provided\, plea se bring your lunch. All foster parents are welcome. Register ASAP with your Behavioural Consultant\; Laurie Overton 250-2870-2421 laurie.overton @crfs.ca or Mary C Williams 250-286-0611 maryc@jhsni.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The topic is Vicarious Trauma and Complex D evelopmental Trauma with fantastic local speakers doing the presentations! \;
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r an opportunity to further explore Vicarious Trauma and Complex Developme
ntal Trauma.
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ild knowledge and skills. Information will be relevant whether you have at
tended previous training on these topics or this your first workshop.
Snacks and refreshments are provided\, please bring your lunch.
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\n\;Laurie Overton 250-2870-2421 lauri e.overton@crfs.ca
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Conference Room UID:20150305T1908510Z-490916-184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150410T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150410T023000 SUMMARY:Campbell River and Area Foster Family Gym DESCRIPTION:Come Play with Us! Load up your kids and lace up your running s hoes to join us for an hour of fitness and fun in a relaxed setting! Water & Healthy Snacks provided after gym time This is an all-ages event. A mem ber of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support & supervise the ir children. For more information please contact your Behavioural Consulta nt to Caregivers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come Play with Us!
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\njoin us for an hour of fitness and fun in a relaxed setting!
\nW ater &\; Healthy Snacks provided after gym time
\nThis is an all-ages event. A member of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on s ite to support &\; supervise their children. For more information pleas e contact your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Gym B\, Sportsplex Recreation Complex UID:20150402T1844040Z-490916-185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150622;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150518T113000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T113000 DESCRIPTION:Location : Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenu e\, 250-338-7341 Film Fest is a weekly educational and supportive group fo cusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care h osted by Diane Daigle. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain devel opment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is pr ovided. For more information\, contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250 334 7341 ext 323. Resource Team Leader Sharon Farquharson\, attende d a Film Fest and look forward to having her again! Our last session befo re summer will be June 22nd. Weather permitting\, we would like to do a p otluck picnic at Bill Moore Park. Film Fest will be taking the summer off and be back in September. Monday\, May 18th\, NO FILM FEST\, VICTORIA DAY Monday\, June 22nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm POTLUCK PICNIC X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location : Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, 250-338-7341
\nFilm Fest is a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and r esponding to the behaviours of kids in care hosted by Diane Daigle. \; Topics include: \; Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain di fferences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and sel f-care. \; Bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided.&nbs p\; For more information\, contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250 334 7341 ext 323.
\nResourc e Team Leader Sharon Farquharson\, attended a Film Fest and look forward t o having her again! \; Our last session before summer will be June 22< sup>nd. \; Weather permitting\, we would like to do a potluck pi cnic at Bill Moore Park. \; Film Fest will be taking the summer off an d be back in September.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Venue at the John Howard Society UID:20150414T2147270Z-490916-186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Location : Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenu e\, 250-338-7341 Monday\, June 22nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm POTLUCK PICNIC Fil m Fest is a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understand ing and responding to the behaviours of kids in care hosted by Diane Daigl e. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain diffe rences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-c are. Bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more in formation\, contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250 334 7341 ext 323. Resource Team Leader Sharon Farquharson\, attended a Film Fest and lo ok forward to having her again! Our last session before summer will be Ju ne 22nd. Weather permitting\, we would like to do a potluck picnic at Bil l Moore Park. Film Fest will be taking the summer off and be back in Sept ember. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location : Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, 250-338-7341
\nMond ay\, June 22nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm POT LUCK PICNIC
\nFilm Fest is a weekly educational an d supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behavio urs of kids in care hosted by Diane Daigle. \; Topics include: \; Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and lo ss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. \; Bring you r lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. \; For more information \, contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni. bc.ca or 250 334 7341 ext 323.
\nResource Team Leader Sharon Far quharson\, attended a Film Fest and look forward to having her again! \; Our last session before summer will be June 22nd. \; Wea ther permitting\, we would like to do a potluck picnic at Bill Moore Park. \; Film Fest will be taking the summer off and be back in September.< /p>\n
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Venue at the John Howard Society UID:20150414T2149060Z-490916-187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Baby & Toddler Education Playgroup RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150615;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150518T093000 DESCRIPTION:Location: Comox United Church basement\, 250 Beach Drive Comox\ , BC An educational and supportive group for Foster Parents of preschool ers. FASD Keyworker and Behavioural Consultant attend weekly. $2.00 drop in fee per family to help with coffee and art supplies please! Our space has been generously funded through the Comox Valley FASD Key Worker. Eve ry week a member of the community provides support and answers questions a bout services they provide while we are engaging with the children in play and crafts. This group a collaboration with the local FASD key worker\, Success by 6\, Early Literacy Coordinator\, the Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers and local foster parents. Community service providers scheduled to attend are the FASD Key Worker\, Physiotherapist\, Occupational Therap ist\, Speech Therapist\, Child and infant Development worker and more . J oin us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact w ith other foster parents. For more information\, please contact Leah at l eahcarlos@shaw.ca. Monday\, May 18th\, NO PRESCHOOL GROUP\, VICTORIA DAY X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Comox United Church basem ent\, 250 Beach Drive Comox\, BC
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\nAn educa tional and supportive group for Foster Parents of preschoolers. \; FAS D Keyworker and Behavioural Consultant attend weekly. \; $2.00 drop in fee per family to help with coffee and art supplies please! \;
\n< p>Our space has been generously funded through the Comox Valley FASD Key W orker. \; Every week a member of the community provides support and an swers questions about services they provide while we are engaging with the children in play and crafts. \; This group a collaboration with the l ocal FASD key worker\, Success by 6\, Early Literacy Coordinator\, the Beh avioural Consultant to Caregivers and local foster parents. Community serv ice providers scheduled to attend are the FASD Key Worker\, Physiotherapis t\, Occupational Therapist\, Speech Therapist\, Child and infant Developme nt worker and more . \; Join us in a safe place for your children to p lay and for you to interact with other foster parents. \; For more inf ormation\, please contact Leah at leah carlos@shaw.ca.\n\;
\nMonday\, May 18th\, NO PRESCHOOL GROUP\, VICTORIA D AY
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox United Church basement UID:20150415T2040290Z-490916-188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T110000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Venue at The Lewis Centre\, 489 Old Island Highway Pl ease join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more infor mation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.c om or 250-702-0304 or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Venue at The Lewis Centre \, 489 Old Island Highway
\nPlease join in the discussions\ , networking and tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@f psss.com or 250-702-0304 or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Lewis Centre UID:20150423T2221150Z-490916-189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150529T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150529T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150626;BYDAY=4FR,5FR DESCRIPTION:Location: Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237-3rd Street The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Comox Valley Child Develo pment Association\, 237-3rd S treet
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\nThe Comox Valley Sa fe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact M ary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.c a or 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Association UID:20150414T2204100Z-490916-190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Summer Dates to be announced (Usually the first Friday of month ) Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss l ocal fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a di scussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer Dates to be announced
\n(Usually the first Friday of month)
\n< strong>Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Av enue
\nAll foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behaviou ral Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participat e. \; This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, lear n about MCFD updates and \;discuss local fostering trends. Contact co- chairs\, Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150414T2211270Z-490916-192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150605T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150605T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Summer Dates to be announced (Usually the first Friday of month ) Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss l ocal fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a di scussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer Dates to be announced
\n(Usually the first Friday of month)
\nLocation: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Ave
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All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioura l Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. \; This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and \;discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch airs\, Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 f or more information or to suggest a discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150414T2211410Z-490916-193@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150512T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150609;BYDAY=2TU DESCRIPTION:No July or August meetings (2nd Tuesday of the month) Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue This g roup offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Home caregivers. E ach month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Exampl es of past topics include Self Harm\, youth justice\, or working with yout h who have experienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:No July or August meetings
\n(2nd Tuesday of the month)
\nLocat ion: Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our You th Home caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven t raining topic. Examples of past topics include Self Harm\, youth justice\, or working with youth who have experienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; lig ht refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a top ic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 25 0-286-7542.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20150414T2216020Z-490916-194@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150520T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150520T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Film: Martian Child Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487 10th Avenue Come on out and join your fellow foster paren ts for a time of learning and growing as we watch a series of educational films to help aid you in your daily life. In May\, we will view the movie Martian Child. It stars John Cusack as a recently widowed science-fiction writer considering whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old\, aband oned and socially rejected boy who says he's really from Mars. Themes in a cceptance\, attachment\, and the meaning of family will be explored. Drop- in’s welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mar y Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film: Martian Chil d
\nLocation: Campbell River Family Services\, Boar d Room\, 487 10th Avenue
\nCome on out and join your fello w foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch a series o f educational films to help aid you in your daily life. In May\, we will v iew the movie Martian Child. It stars John Cusack as a recently widowed sc ience-fiction writer considering whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-ye ar-old\, abandoned and socially rejected boy who says he's really from Mar s. Themes in acceptance\, attachment\, and the meaning of family will be e xplored.
\nDrop-in&rsquo\;s welcome. Popcorn provided. For more info rmation please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 \;or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150504T1821190Z-490916-195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150624;BYDAY=4WE DESCRIPTION:No July or August meetings (4th Wednesday of the month) Locatio n: Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Ave Atten dance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. Ea ch month this meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills curren t through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more i nformation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. These well-attended m eetings assist caregivers to keep their training current and are open to a ll Safe Babies caregivers regardless of current placements. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:No July or August meetings
\n(4th Wednesday of the month)
\nLo cation: Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, \;487-10t h Ave
\nAttendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. Each month this meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703 -6135.
\nThese well-attended meetings assist caregivers to keep thei r training current and are open to all Safe Babies caregivers regardless o f current placements.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room UID:20150414T2228140Z-490916-196@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150528T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Summary of FP/MCFD Partnership Meetings and Report of Pr ogress since November 2014 Guests: Campbell River MCFD Resource Team No Ju ne\, July or August meetings (4th Thursday of the month) Location: Campbel l River Family Services\, Young Parents Room\, 487 10th Avenue Foster pare nts in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meeting s will have themes of interest to local foster parents. Light refreshments offered and there’s a door prizes draw! Children welcomed\; a child-mindi ng room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 250-923 -6028 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Summary of FP/MCFD Partnersh ip Meetings and Report of Progress since November 2014
\nGuests: Campbell River MCFD Resource Team
N o June\, July or August meetings
\n(4th Thursday o f the month)
\nLocation: Campbell River F amily Services\, Young Parents Room\, 487 10th Avenue
\nFoster paren ts in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings. Network with l ocal foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster parents. Light refreshments offered and there&rsquo\;s a door prizes draw! Children welcomed\; a child -minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Heather Murphy at 2 50-923-6028 for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20150504T1822030Z-490916-197@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150726T180000 SUMMARY:Annual Picnic & Social DESCRIPTION:Location: Hagel Park\, (off York Road) Hosted by: The Campbell River Foster Parent Association in Partnership with FPSSS. We invite all C ampbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and staff and their families to join us for an afternoon of socializing and fun! We wil l provide the Door Prizes and Cake! Be sure to bring: A picnic dinner and drinks for your family. Lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Soccer/basketballs and bikes/helmets or other sporting equipment. Sun protection! Located ap proximately 10 km south of Campbell River off Jodi-Lynn Way in the York ro ad area\, Hagel Park is a wheel-chair/stroller accessible recreation area. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a playground for the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey courts\, and a multi-use playing field. The perfect location for family fun! More event details will be c oming soon\, watch your email for the poster. Questions? Call Heather at: 250-923-6028. See you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Hagel Park\, (off York Ro ad)
\nHosted by: \;The Campbell River Foster Pa rent Association in Partnership with FPSSS.
\nWe invite all Campbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and staff a nd their families to join us for an afternoon of socializing and fun!
\ nWe will provide the Door Prizes and Cake!
\nBe sure to bring: A picnic dinner and drinks for your family. Lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Soccer/basketballs and bikes/helmets or other sporting equipment. Sun prot ection!
\nLocated approximately 10 km south of Campbell River off Jo di-Lynn Way in the York road area\, Hagel Park is a wheel-chair/stroller a ccessible recreation area. \; It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a playground for the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey c ourts\, and a multi-use playing field. The perfect location for family fun ! \;
\n\;More event details will be coming soon\, watch you r email for the poster. Questions? \; Call Heather at: 250-923-6028.&n bsp\; See you there!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Hagle Park\, Campbell River\, BC UID:20150723T2133020Z-490916-198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150513T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy (Summe r dates to be announced) All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C& Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunit y to share your fostering concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011for more information or to suggest an agend a item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gra y Street\, Port Hardy
\n(Summer dates to be announc ed)
\nAll foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\ ;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. \; This is your opp ortunity to share your fostering concerns and learn about MCFD updates.&nb sp\; We also discuss local fostering trends. \; Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011for more information or to suggest an agenda item.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom UID:20150415T2216450Z-490916-199@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150610T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Coffee/Breakfast Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location to be announced\, Port Hardy No July or August meeting s Please join us and discover the joys of making new or renewing peer conn ections. No one understands a foster parent like another foster parent! Al l foster parents are invited to drop in. Jackie Kervin is available to ar range a time if you wish to speak confidentially. For more information\, p lease contact Jackie at 250-949-7397. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location to be announced\, Port Har dy
\nNo July or August meetings
\nPl ease join us and discover the joys of making new or renewing peer connecti ons. No one understands a foster parent like another foster parent! All fo ster parents are invited to drop in. \; Jackie Kervin is available to arrange a time if you wish to speak confidentially. For more information\, please contact Jackie at 250-949-7397.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20150415T2218380Z-490916-200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Lo cation: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy All foster parents welcome. Due to low attendance in the past few months we have cancelled sessions. We are currently watching the TCU Institute Ch ild Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments ar e provided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Isl and Foster Family Support Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230- 3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information about upcoming viewings of the D r. Purvis series. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
\nLocation: VIHA Mental H ealth Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy
\nAll foster parents welcome. Due to low attendance in the past few months we h ave cancelled sessions. We are currently watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are pr ovided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information about upcoming viewings of the Dr. P urvis series.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building UID:20150415T2222480Z-490916-201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150624T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Lo cation: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy All foster parents welcome. Due to low attendance in the past few months we have cancelled sessions. We are currently watching the TCU Institute Ch ild Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments ar e provided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Isl and Foster Family Support Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230- 3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information about upcoming viewings of the D r. Purvis series. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
\nLocation: VIHA Mental H ealth Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy
\nAll foster parents welcome. Due to low attendance in the past few months we h ave cancelled sessions. We are currently watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are pr ovided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information about upcoming viewings of the Dr. P urvis series.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Buildinj UID:20150415T2225340Z-490916-202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150507 SUMMARY:Child and Youth Mental Health Day DESCRIPTION:The colour Green for Child and Youth Mental Health was introduc ed by the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health in the US an d brought to Canada by the Institute of Families for Child and Youth Menta l Health in 2009. ‘Share the care’ and wear green to show your support of children and youth living with mental health challenges. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The colour Green for Child and Youth Mental Health was introduced by the Federation of Families for Children&rsquo\;s Mental Health in the US and brought to Canada by the Institute of Familie s for Child and Youth Mental Health in 2009. &lsquo\;Share the care&rs quo\; and wear green to show your support of children and youth livin g with mental health challenges.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150416T1658130Z-490916-203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150601 SUMMARY:Child and Youth Mental Health Day RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:The colour Green for Child and Youth Mental Health was introduc ed by the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health in the US an d brought to Canada by the Institute of Families for Child and Youth Menta l Health in 2009. ‘Share the care’ and wear green to show your support of children and youth living with mental health challenges. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The colour Green for Child and Youth Mental Health was introduced by the Federation of Families for Children&rsquo\;s Mental Health in the US and brought to Canada by the Institute of Familie s for Child and Youth Mental Health in 2009. &lsquo\;Share the care&rs quo\; and wear green to show your support of children and youth livin g with mental health challenges.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150416T1658060Z-490916-204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150508T143000 SUMMARY:Traditional Teaching Days DESCRIPTION:Location: Kwanwatsi Bighouse\, 1401 Drake Rd Campbell River\, B C V9W 5W8 Join us on May 8th for 10:00am to 2:30pm at Kwanwatsi Bighouse f or Traditional Teaching Day 10:00am Protocol Teaching 10:30am to 12:00noo n Lahal Light Lunch 12:00noon to 1:00pm Afternoon 1:00am to 2:30pm Cedar W eaving\, Drum demo making arts\, medicinals\, soap berry making\, crafts a nd storytelling. Everyone Welcome! Sponsored by Aboriginal Success by 6 in partnership with Laichwiltach Family Life Society X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Kwanwatsi Bighouse\, 1401 Drake Rd Campbell River\, BC V9W 5W8
\nJoin us on May 8th for 10:00am to 2:30pm at Kwanwatsi Bighouse for Traditional Teaching Day&n bsp\;
\n10:00am Protocol Teaching
\n10:30am to 12:00noon Lahal
\nLight Lunch 12:00noon to 1:00pm
\nAfternoon 1:00am to 2:30p m
\nCedar Weaving\, Drum demo making arts\, medicinals\, soap berry making\, crafts and storytelling.
\nEveryone Welcome!
\nSponso red by Aboriginal Success by 6 in partnership with Laichwiltach Family Lif e Society
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kawnwatsi Bighouse UID:20150420T1832480Z-490916-205@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150512T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150512T113000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Foster parent training events are being planned by the committe e. Currently\, we are focusing on a major workshop event for fall 2015\; ' Back to Basics' Standards Training. Contact your Behavioural Consultant if you'd like to assist\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-70 3-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster parent training events are being pla nned by the committee. Currently\, we are focusing on a major workshop eve nt for fall 2015\; 'Back to Basics' Standards Training.
\nContact yo ur Behavioural Consultant if you'd like to assist\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150501T1835010Z-490916-206@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150510 SUMMARY:Mother's Day DESCRIPTION:FPSS would like to thank all the biological parents\, foster pa rents\, adoptive parents\, grandparents\, step-parents\, and those filling the role of parent in all its shapes and forms. Thank you for all the pat ience\, love\, guidance\, laundry\, chauffeuring\, meals\, and most of all \, time that you give each and every day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSS would like to thank all the biological parents\, foster parents\, adoptive parents\, grandparents\, step-parents \, and those filling the role of parent in all its shapes and forms. Thank you for all the patience\, love\, guidance\, laundry\, chauffeuring\, mea ls\, and most of all\, \;time \;that you give each and every day.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150504T1827490Z-490916-207@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150621 SUMMARY:Father's Day DESCRIPTION:FPSS would like to thank all the biological parents\, foster pa rents\, adoptive parents\, grandparents\, step-parents\, and those filling the role of parent in all its shapes and forms. Thank you for all the pat ience\, love\, guidance\, laundry\, chauffeuring\, meals\, and most of all \, time that you give each and every day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSS would like to thank all the biological parents\, foster parents\, adoptive parents\, grandparents\, step-parents \, and those filling the role of parent in all its shapes and forms. Thank you for all the patience\, love\, guidance\, laundry\, chauffeuring\, mea ls\, and most of all\, \;time \;that you give each and every day.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150504T1829440Z-490916-208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150513T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150513T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 Wednesday\, May 1 3th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Campbell River Family Services\, Boardroom\, 487 10th Avenue Film: Martian Child Come on out and join your fellow fost er parents as we watch educational films to aid you in your daily life as caregivers. In May\, we will view the movie Martian Child. It stars John C usack as a recently widowed science-fiction writer considering whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative\, abandoned and socially rejected 6-year-old boy who says he's really from Mars. Themes of acceptance\, attachment\, and t he meaning of family will be explored. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286 -0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Film F est 2015 \;
\nWednesday\, May 13th\ , 10:30am to 12:00 noon \;
\nCampbell River Fa mily Services\, Boardroom\, 487 10th Avenue
\nFilm:
Come on out and join your fellow foster p arents as we watch educational films to aid you in your daily life as care givers. In May\, we will view the movie Martian Child. It stars J ohn Cusack as a recently widowed science-fiction writer considering whethe r to adopt a hyper-imaginative\, abandoned and socially rejected 6-year-ol d boy who says he's really from Mars. Themes of acceptance\, attachment\, and the meaning of family will be explored. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn prov ided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 25 0-286-0611 \;or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150513T1607320Z-490916-209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150610T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150610T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Seto’s Wok & Grill\, 9040 Granville St\, Port Hardy No July or August meetings Please join us and discover the joys of making new or renewing your fostering connections. No one understands a foster pa rent like another foster parent! All foster parents are invited to drop in . As before\, this is a pay-for-yourself luncheon. Jackie Kervin is avail able to arrange a time if you wish to speak confidentially. For more infor mation\, please contact Jackie at 250-949-7397. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Seto&rsquo\;s Wok &\; Grill\, \;9040 Granville St\, Port Hardy
\nNo July or August meetings
\nPlease join us and discover the j oys of making new or renewing your fostering connections. No one understan ds a foster parent like another foster parent!
\nAll foster parents are invited to drop in. As before\, this is a pay-for-yourself luncheon.&n bsp\; Jackie Kervin is available to arrange a time if you wish to speak co nfidentially. For more information\, please contact Jackie at 250-949-7397 .
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150602T2103270Z-490916-210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150616T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150616T103000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Tuesday June 16th \, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Se rvices Boardroom Topic- Planning education and training events for the com ing year. Connect with your Behavioural Consultant for more information or join us on June 16th . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday June 16th \, 9:3 0am to 10:30am
\nCampbell River Family Services Boa rdroom
\nTopic- Planning education and training events for the coming year. Connect with your Behavioural Consultant for more informa tion or join us on June 16th .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services Boardroom UID:20150626T1804460Z-490916-211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150916T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Patent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t h Avenue Film: Martina Child Join Fellow foster parents for learning and g rowing as we watch a series of films to help you in your daily life. Theme s in acceptance attachment\, and the meaning of family will be explored. I nformation on the October session to be announced soon. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact Mary Catherine Willi ams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: \;
Film: Martina Child
\nJoin Fel low foster parents for learning and growing as we watch a series of films to help you in your daily life. Themes in acceptance attachment\, and the meaning of family will be explored. \;Information on the Octob er session to be announced soon. \;Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact Mary Catherine \;William s at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150818T1916520Z-490916-213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151022T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151022T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell Rover Family Services\, Board Room 487- 10th Avenue Film: The Whole-Brain Child Part 1 Join Fellow foster parents for learning and growing as we watch a series of films to help you in your dai ly life. Themes in acceptance attachment\, and the meaning of family will be explored. Information on the October session to be announced soon. Drop -ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact Mary C atherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell Rover Family Ser vices\, Board Room 487- 10th Avenue
\nFilm: The Who le-Brain Child Part 1
\nJoin Fellow foster parents for lear ning and growing as we watch a series of films to help you in your daily l ife. Themes in acceptance attachment\, and the meaning of family will be e xplored. \;Information on the October session to be announced soon. \;Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more informat ion please contact Mary Catherine \;Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell Rover Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150818T1832430Z-490916-214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150917T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150917T143000 SUMMARY:BCFFPA Presents Rider Insurance Information Session DESCRIPTION: Location: Campbell River Family Service\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue The “Rider” or Extended Property Damage insurance provides coverage against loss or damage to your home or personal belongings that may occur due to acts of a child placed in your care. Coverage extends to all caregivers who have Foster Care Home Agreements with the Ministry of C hildren and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. The works hop will touch on the Liability insurance coverage for caregivers. As well as changes to the Rider Insurance Program will be discussed. There will b e plenty of time for questions and answers. The workshop is presented in p artnership with BCFFPA by Chelsea Atkinson an Account Director with Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance Services in Victoria\, BC. All Ministry\, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies\, staff and foster parents are welcome to attend. Register with Judy Hollywood Bonnett uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566 Fos ter Parent Insurance Poster X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\;
\nLocation: \;Campbell River Family Service\, Conference Room\, 487-10t h Avenue
\nThe &ldquo\;Rider&rdquo\; or Extended Prope rty Damage insurance provides coverage against loss or damage to your home or personal belongings that may occur due to acts of a child placed in yo ur care. Coverage extends to all caregivers who have Foster Care Home Agre ements with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. The workshop will touch on the Liability insurance cov erage for caregivers. As well as changes to the Rider Insurance Program wi ll be discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.\n
The workshop is presented in partnership with BCFFPA by Chelsea Atk inson an Account Director with
\nMegson Fitzpatrick Insurance Servic es in Victoria\, BC.
\nAll Ministry\, Delegated Aborigi nal Agencies\, staff and foster parents are welcome to attend.
\n< p> \;\n\;Register with Judy Hollywood Bonnett uicoord@f psss.com \;or 250-204-1566
\nFoster Parent Insurance Poster
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Service\, Conference Room UID:20150831T1824180Z-490916-215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151002T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487- 10 th Avenue. (Usually the first Friday of month) Foster parents\, MCFD socia l workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invite d to participate. This is you opportunity to share your fostering concerns \, lean about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co- chair\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanraham at 250 -286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487- 10th Avenue.
\n(Usually the first Friday of month)
\nFoster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to pa rticipate. This is you opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, lean about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chair\, Tom Robinson at \;sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;or Brenda Hanra ham at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item.< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150818T2223070Z-490916-216@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150909T200000 SUMMARY:FASD Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Evening Session: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Locati on: Dogwood Place Child and Youth Development Centre\, 201 301 Dogwood Str eet\, Campbell River. Persenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CTS\, RCC Please regis ter for the morning or evening session and identify yourself as a foster p arent by contacting Jenny McLeod\, Campbell River FASD Keyworker\, at 250- 286-1059 extension 224 or by email jenny.mcleod@cradacl.bc.ca. This event is presented by KDC Health and Dogwood Place Child and Youth Development C entre. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Evening Session: 6:00pm to 8:00pm ( doors open at 5:30pm)
\nLocation: Dogwood Place Chi ld and Youth Development Centre\, 201 301 Dogwood Street\, Campbell River.
\nPersenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CTS\, RCC
\nPlease register for the morning or evening session and identify y ourself as a foster parent by contacting Jenny McLeod\, Campbell River FAS D Keyworker\, at 250-286-1059 extension 224 or by email \;jenny.mcleod@cradacl.bc.ca. This event is presented by KDC Health and Dogwood Place Child and Youth Development Centre.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION: Dogwood Place Child and Youth Development Centre\, 201 301 Dogwoo d Street\, Campbell River. UID:20150819T1841480Z-490916-217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150911T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150911T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487- 10 th Avenue. (Usually the first Friday of month) Foster parents\, MCFD socia l workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invite d to participate. This is you opportunity to share your fostering concerns \, lean about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co- chair\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanraham at 250 -286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487- 10th Avenue.
\n(Usually the first Friday of month)
\nFoster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to pa rticipate. This is you opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, lean about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chair\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;or Brenda Hanraham at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:487 10 Avenue\, Campbell River\, BC V9W 4E4\, Canada UID:20150818T2222310Z-490916-218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150909T103000 SUMMARY:FASD Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Morning Session: 9:30am - 12:00noon (doors open 9:00am) Locatio n: Thunderbird Hall 1420 Weiwaikum Road Persenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CTS\ , RCC Thunderbird Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road\, Campbell River. Morning ses sion includes health fair\, free lunch (served at noon) and bike give away ! Please register for the morning or evening session and idenify yourself as a foster parent by contacting Jenny McLeod\, Campbell River FASD Keywor ker\, at 250-286-1059 extention 224 or by email jenny.mcleod@cradacl.bc.ca . This event is presented by KDC Health and Dogwood Place Child and Youth Development Centre. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Morning Session: \;9:30am - 12: 00noon (doors open 9:00am)
\nLocation: Thunderbird Hall 1420 Weiwaikum Road
\nPersenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CTS\, RCC
\nThunderbird Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road\, Campbell River.
\nMorning session includes health fair\, free lunch (served at noon) and bike give away!
\nPlease register for the morni ng or evening session and idenify yourself as a foster parent by contactin g Jenny McLeod\, Campbell River FASD Keyworker\, at 250-286-1059 extention 224 or by email \;jenny.m cleod@cradacl.bc.ca. This event is presented by KDC Health and Dogwood Place Child and Youth Development Centre.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Thunderbird Hall 1420 Weiwaikum Road UID:20150819T1841380Z-490916-219@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue. (4th Wednesday of the month) Topic: FASD: Impact of alcoh ol during pregnancy and in the first two years. Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-frie ndly room\, and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers . Keep your caregiver skills current thought mini-workshops\, handouts\, a nd lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine a t 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue.
\nTopic: FASD: I mpact of alcohol during pregnancy and in the first two years.
\nAtte ndance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. W e meet in a child-friendly room\, and caregivers are welcome to bring thei r infants and toddlers. Keep your caregiver skills current thought mini-wo rkshops\, handouts\, and lively peer discussion!
\nFor more informat ion\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20150903T2116150Z-490916-221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151028T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue. (4th Wednesday of the month) Topic: Immunizations\, Child hood Illnesses\, Public Health update on infant feeding. Guest Speaker: Pu blic Health Nurse\, details to be announced. Attendance is required to mai ntain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendl y room\, and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. K eep your caregiver skills current thought mini-workshops\, handouts\, and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 2 50-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue.
\nTopic: \;I mmunizations\, Childhood Illnesses\, Public Health update on infant feedin g.
\nGuest Speaker: Public Health Nurse\, details to be announced.\n
Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies C aregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room\, and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Keep your caregiver skills current thou ght mini-workshops\, handouts\, and lively peer discussion!
\nFor mo re information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20150818T1936420Z-490916-222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150908T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Group Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Back to School: Documentation/transitions/disclosing inf ormation (2nd Tuesday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, Confe rence Room\, 487-10th Avenue This group offers great conversation and prac tical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popula r with our Youth Home caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses on a care giver-driven training topic. Examples of past topics include Self Harm\, y outh justice\, or working with youth who have experienced trauma. Bring yo ur lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Back to School: Documentatio n/transitions/disclosing information
\n(2nd Tuesday of the month)
\nCampbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
\nThis group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Yo uth Home caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Examples of past topics include Self Harm\, youth justice\ , or working with youth who have experienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; li ght refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a to pic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 2 50-286-7542.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20150818T2230130Z-490916-224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150924T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Back to School: Documentation/transitions/disclosing inf ormation (4th Thursday of the month) Campbell River Family Services\, Youn g Parents Room\, 487-10th Avenue Foster parents in Campbell River are invi ted to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster parents. Bring your own coffee\, light refreshments offer ed and there’s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hot mail.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Back to School: Document ation/transitions/disclosing information
\n(4th Thursd ay of the month)
\nCampbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Ro om\, 487-10th Avenue
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings. Network with local foster parents and share you r concerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster parents. Bring your own coffee\, light refreshments offered a nd there&rsquo\;s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding r oom adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more informa tion. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20150818T2221400Z-490916-225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151013T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 48 7-10th Avenue Topic: To be announced (2nd Tueaday of the month) Great Con versation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Ea ch month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Example s include Self Harm\, youth justice\, or working with youth who have exper ienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments provided. For more in formation or suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2 421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell River Family Ser vices\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
\nTopic: To be announced \;
\n(2nd Tueaday of the month)
\nGreat Conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in you r care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topi c. Examples include Self Harm\, youth justice\, or working with youth who have experienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments provided. F or more information or suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20150818T2229490Z-490916-226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151029T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Topi c: What Makes You Tick? Caregiving from a strengths-based perspective (Usu ally the 4th Thursday of the month) Foster Parents in Campbell River are i nvited to network with local foster parents to share your challenges and s uccesses. Themes of interest to local foster parents are explored. Bring y our own coffee\, enjoy light refreshments and enter to win a door prize! C hildren welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Campbell River Family Ser vices\, 487-10th Avenue
\nTopic: What Makes You Tic k? Caregiving from a strengths-based perspective
\n(Usually the 4th Thursday of the month)
\nFoster Parents in Campbell River are invited to network with local foster parents to share your challenges and successes. Themes of interest to local foster parents are explored. Bring your own coffee\, enjoy light refreshments and enter t o win a door prize! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the m eeting room. Contact Tom Robinson at&n bsp\;sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20150818T2246430Z-490916-227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151103T140000 SUMMARY:Back-to-Basics Foster Parent Standards Training DESCRIPTION:“BACK TO BASICS” FOSTER CARE STANDARDS TRAINING (For foster par ents and social workers) Tuesday\, November 3rd\, 9:00am to 2:00pm This is a mandatory Standards training for all foster parents. Join us as we look into the Foster Care Standards on: The Family Care Home Program: Inta ke\, Legal Status and how kids come into care\, Team Work and Planning: Ro les on the Guardianship team\, Documenting and Reporting\, Disclosure of I nformation and Confidentiality practices\, Prudent\, Public Parenting: Alt ernative Care Arrangements Standard and foster parent’s role. Clarify reli ef\, babysitting and insurance info including cultivating your relief pool \, and saying no to a placement – why is it okay\, when is it okay? As wit h all our Foster Care Standards training events\, we make learning FUN! Sk its\, videos\, power point and door prizes! Hot lunch and healthy snacks provided. Childminding is not available for this event. Bring your Foster Family Handbook and Foster Care Standards book to be entered in door prize draw! Register with Micki Mahoney\, Resources Team Assistant\, MCFD at Mi cki.Mahoney@gov.bc.ca or 250-286-7542 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
&ldquo\;BACK TO BASICS&rdquo\; FO STER CARE STANDARDS TRAINING
\n(For foster parents and social workers)
\nTuesday\, November \; 3rd\, 9:00am to 2:00pm
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\nThis is a mandatory Standards training for all foster parents. \;
\nJoin u s as we look into the Foster Care Standards on:
\nThe Family Care Ho me Program: Intake\, Legal Status and how kids come into care\,
\nTe am Work and Planning: Roles on the Guardianship team\, Documenting and Rep orting\, Disclosure of Information and Confidentiality practices\,
\nPrudent\, Public Parenting: Alternative Care Arrangements Standard and fo ster parent&rsquo\;s role. Clarify relief\, babysitting and insurance info including cultivating your relief pool\, and saying no to a placement &nd ash\; why is it okay\, when is it okay?
\nAs with all our Foster Car e Standards training events\, we make learning FUN! Skits\, videos\, power point and door prizes! \;Hot lunch and healthy snacks provided. Chil dminding is not available for this event. Bring your Foster Family Handboo k and Foster Care Standards book to be entered in door prize draw! Registe r with Micki Mahoney\, Resources Team Assistant\, MCFD at \;Micki.Mahoney@gov.bc.ca \;< /strong>or \;250-286-7542
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Robron Centre Libaray\, UID:20151030T1724190Z-490916-228@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150907T150000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:Location: Storey's Beach\, Beaver Harbour Park\, Port Hardy Fos ter families are welcome to celebrate the end of summer! Hamburgers and ho t dogs will be provided. Please bring a potluck dish (side or dessert) to share. Games\, fun and great company! For more information please contact Lynn or Nealy (MCFD admin staff) at 250-9498011 or Kyli Lum at 250-230-348 4 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Location: Storey's Be ach\, Beaver Harbour Park\, Port Hardy
\nFoster families ar e welcome to celebrate the end of summer! Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a potluck dish (side or dessert) to share. Games\, fun and great company!
\nFor more information please contact Lynn or Nealy (MCFD admin staff) at 250-9498011 or Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 25 0-956-3134.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Storey's Beach\, Beaver Harbour Park\, Port Hardy UID:20150903T1811160Z-490916-229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150916T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy All Fo ster Parent\, social workers\, MCFD\, and Child and Youth Mental Health St aff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fos tering concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local foster ing trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250 -949-8011 for more information or to suggest an agenda item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gra y Street\, Port Hardy
\nAll Foster Parent\, social workers\ , MCFD\, and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participat e. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns and learn abo ut MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Contact Jackie Ke rvin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250-949-8011 for more informatio n or to suggest an agenda item. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy UID:20150910T1800450Z-490916-230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150918T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150918T113000 SUMMARY:BCFFPA Presents Rider Insurance Information Session DESCRIPTION: Location: Robert Scott Elementary School\, Room 4\, 6855 Ma rket Street\, Port Hardy The “Rider” or Extended Property Damage insurance provides coverage against loss or damage to your home or personal belongi ngs that may occur due to acts of a child placed in your care. Coverage ex tends to all caregivers who have Foster Care Home Agreements with the Mini stry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. The workshop will touch on the Liability insurance coverage for caregivers . As well as changes to the Rider Insurance Program will be discussed. The re will be plenty of time for questions and answers. The workshop is prese nted in partnership with BCFFPA by Chelsea Atkinson an Account Director wi th Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance Services in Victoria\, BC. All Ministry\, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies\, staff and foster parents are welcome to at tend. Register with Jackie Kervin\, North Island Coordinator at 250-949-73 97 or obyssey@island.net Foster Parent Insurance Poster X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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\nThe &ldquo\;Rider&rdquo\; or Extended Proper ty Damage insurance provides coverage against loss or damage to your home or personal belongings that may occur due to acts of a child placed in you r care. Coverage extends to all caregivers who have Foster Care Home Agree ments with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. The workshop will touch on the Liability insurance cove rage for caregivers. As well as changes to the Rider Insurance Program wil l be discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
\nThe workshop is presented in partnership with BCFFPA by Chelsea Atki nson an Account Director with
\nMegson Fitzpatrick Insurance Service s in Victoria\, BC.
\nAll Ministry\, Delegated \;Ab original Agencies\, staff and foster parents are welcome to attend.\n
Register with Jackie Kervin\, North Island Coordinator at 250-949-7 397 or \;obyssey@island.net
\nFoster Parent Insurance Poster
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Robert Scott Elementary School\, Room 4\, 6855 Market Street\, Por t Hardy UID:20150831T1824450Z-490916-231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month Location: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy All foster parents welcome. We are watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD series b y Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are provided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Co ordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for mor e information about upcoming viewings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month
\nLocation: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 70 70 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy
\nAll foster parents wel come. We are watching the \;TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are provided. These educatio n events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for m ore information about upcoming viewings.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy UID:20150820T1821480Z-490916-232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151028T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month Location: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy All foster parents welcome. We are watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD series b y Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are provided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Co ordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for mor e information about upcoming viewings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month
\nLocation: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 70 70 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy
\nAll foster parents wel come. We are watching the \;TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are provided. These educatio n events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for m ore information about upcoming viewings.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy All foster pa UID:20150820T1823130Z-490916-233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151014T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Appreciation Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Loation to be announced October is Foster Family Month! In hono ur of our North Island Foster Parents and the challenging work that they d o\, there will be an appreciation luncheon. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250 -230-3484 for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Loation to be announced
\nOctober is Foster Family Month! In honour of our North Island Foster Parents and the challenging work that they do\, there will be an apprecia tion luncheon.
\nPlease contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 for more in formation.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Location to be announced UID:20150820T1824540Z-490916-234@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150914T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20151026;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151012T113000 DESCRIPTION:Location: Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue \, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportiv e group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and s elf-care. Bring your lunch we provide the popcorn. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341
\nF ilm Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understan ding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Topics include: Att achment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\ , child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Bring your lunch we provide the popcorn.
\nFor more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250- 334-7341 ext 323.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Venue at the John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue UID:20150820T1829510Z-490916-235@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151012 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day! DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20150820T2119220Z-490916-236@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150917T110000 SUMMARY:BC Federation of Foster Parent Association Presents Rider Insurance Information Session DESCRIPTION:Location: Lewis Centre 489 Old Island Highway The “Rider” or Ex tended Property Damage insurance provides coverage against loss or damage to your home or personal belongings that may occur due to acts of a child placed in your care. Coverage extends to all caregivers who have Foster Ca re Home Agreements with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. The workshop will touch on the Liability i nsurance coverage for caregivers. As well as changes to the Rider Insuranc e Program will be discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions an d answers. The workshop is presented in partnership with BCFFPA by Chelsea Atkinson an Account Director with Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance Services i n Victoria\, BC. All Ministry\, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies\, staff and foster parents are welcome to attend. Register with Lisa Bowie at cvcoor d@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 Foster Parent Insurance Poster X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Location: Lewis Centre 489 Ol d Island Highway
\nThe &ldquo\;Rider&rdquo\; or Extended Pr operty Damage insurance provides coverage against loss or damage to your h ome or personal belongings that may occur due to acts of a child placed in your care. Coverage extends to all caregivers who have Foster Care Home A greements with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delega ted Aboriginal Agency. The workshop will touch on the Liability insurance coverage for caregivers. As well as changes to the Rider Insurance Program will be discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers .
\nThe workshop is presented in partnership with BCFFPA by Chelsea Atkinson an Account Director with
\nMegson Fitzpatrick Insurance Ser vices in Victoria\, BC.
\nAll Ministry\, Delegated \;
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\nRegister with Lisa Bowie at \;cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
\nFoster Parent Insurance Poster
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Lewis Centre 489 Old Island Highway UID:20150831T1823420Z-490916-237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150920T150000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Social Committee Picnic DESCRIPTION:Location to be announced Sunday\, September 20th\, 1:00pm to 3: 00pm (weather permitting) This is a great opportunity to get our children together and for the foster parents to network and support one another. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location to be announced\n
Sunday\, September 20th\, 1:00pm to 3:00pm (weather permitting)
\nThis is a great opportunity to get our children together and for the foster paren ts to network and support one another.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Location to be announced UID:20150820T1839180Z-490916-238@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T110000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Venue at The Lewis Centre\, beside the water park and across from Value Village. Join the discussions\, networking and share ta sty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lis a Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Venue at The Lewis Centre \, beside the water park and across from Value Village.
\nJoin the discussions\, networking and share tasty treats. For more informa tion or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
\n\; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Venue at The Lewis Centre\, beside the water park and across from Value Village. UID:20150820T1841140Z-490916-239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150925T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150925T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. The next two sessions will be held at: Location: The Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 – 3rd Street\, Courtenay. Topic: FASD\, Impact of alcoh ol during pregnancy and in the first two years For more information\, plea se contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting ha ppens monthly.
\nThe next two sessions will be held at:
\nLocation: The \;Comox Valley Child Development Assoc iation\, 237 &ndash\; 3rd Street\, Courtenay.
\nTopic: FASD\, Impact of alcohol during pregnancy and in the fi rst two years
\nFor more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw. ca or 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 – 3rd Street\, Co urtenay. UID:20150820T1844140Z-490916-240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151030T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151030T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. The next two sessions will be held at: Location: The Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 – 3rd Street\, Courtenay. Topic: Immunizations\, Childh ood Illnesses\, Public Health update on infant feeding with guest speaker. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@ shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting ha ppens monthly.
\nThe next two sessions will be held at:
\nLocation: The \;Comox Valley Child Development Assoc iation\, 237 &ndash\; 3rd \;Street\, Courtenay.
\nTopic: Immunizations\, Childhood Illnesses\, Public Heal th update on infant feeding with guest speaker.
\nFor more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at \;mbellamy@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
\ n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:he Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 – 3rd Street\, Courtenay. UID:20150820T1845550Z-490916-241@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150910T120000 SUMMARY:FASD Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Morning session: 10:00am to 12:00 noon Location: Wachiay Friend ship Centre\, 1625B McPhee Avenue\, Courtenay Presenter: Elina Falck\, MC\ , CTS\, RCC Please register for the morning or evening session and identif y yourself as a foster parent by contacting Allison Abraham\, Comox Valley FASD Keyworker\, at 250-338-7793 extension 224 or email allison@wachiay.c om. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Morning session: 10:00am to 12:00 n oon
\nLocation: Wachiay Friendship Centre\, 1625B M cPhee Avenue\, Courtenay
\nPresenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CT S\, RCC
\nPlease register for the morning or evening session and ide ntify yourself as a foster parent by contacting Allison Abraham\, Comox Va lley FASD Keyworker\, at 250-338-7793 extension 224 or email allison@wachiay.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Wachiay Friendship Centre\, 1625B McPhee Avenue\, Courtenay UID:20150820T1850030Z-490916-242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150910T200000 SUMMARY:FASD Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Evening session: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Wachiay Friendship Centre\, 1625B McPhee Avenue\, Courtenay Presenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CTS \, RCC Please register for the morning or evening session and identify you rself as a foster parent by contacting Allison Abraham\, Comox Valley FASD Keyworker\, at 250-338-7793 extension 224 or email allison@wachiay.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Evening session: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
\nLocation: Wachiay Friendship Centre\, 1625B McPhee Avenue\, Courtenay
\nPresenter: Elina Falck\, MC\, CTS\, R CC
\nPlease register for the morning or evening session and identify yourself as a foster parent by contacting Allison Abraham\, Comox Valley FASD Keyworker\, at 250-338-7793 extension 224 or email allison@wachiay.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Wachiay Friendship Centre\, 1625B McPhee Avenue\, Courtenay UID:20150820T1851140Z-490916-243@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150907 SUMMARY:Labour Day DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20150820T2119060Z-490916-244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151007T133000 SUMMARY:October Foster Parent Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:Brew Unto Others\, 151 A Dogwood St.\, Campbell River The Annua l Foster Parent Appreciation celebration promises to be a fabulous Victori an Tea event that you will not want to miss! You will have received your i nvitation from the Resource X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Brew Unto Others\, \;151 A Dogwood St.\, Campbell River
\nThe Annual Foster Parent Appreciation ce lebration promises to be a fabulous Victorian Tea event that you will not want to miss! You will have received your invitation from the Resource&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:151 A Dogwood St.\, Campbell River UID:20151007T1842500Z-490916-245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T133000 SUMMARY:Alert Basic First-Aid with CPR Level 'C' DESCRIPTION:ALERT BASIC FIRST-AID with CPR LEVEL “C” course in Campbell Riv er Wednesday\, November 25th\, 9:00am to 1:30pm Location to be announced T his fun and interactive 4-hour course trains people to react and improvise when dealing with time priority\, life threatening emergencies. This cour se includes initial assessment\, disease prevention\, secondary survey\, a irway obstruction\, adult\, child and infant CPR (Level C). We will also c over recognition and first-aid treatment for head and spine injuries\, sho ck\, bleeding\, seizures and broken bones. Participants spend the majority of the course doing hands on first-aid and participating in first-aid sce narios. By practicing with scenarios students gain confidence\, learn to i mprovise\, and react in emergency situations. This training is a requirem ent for Safe Babies Caregivers\; registration priority will be given to Sa fe Baby Caregivers. Safe Baby Caregivers are asked to please contact Mary Catherine Williams at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca for details about cost\, location and registration. We are opening this training to all Cam pbell River and area foster parents with Family Care Home agreements. Fos ter parents who are not Safe Baby caregivers can contact Judy Hollywood Bo nnett at uicoor@fpsss.ca or 250-204-1566 to be added to the waiting list. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ALERT BASIC FIRST-AID with CPR LEVE L &ldquo\;C&rdquo\; course in Campbell River
\nWedn esday\, November 25th\, 9:00am to 1:30pm
\nThis fun and interactive 4-ho ur course trains people to react and improvise when dealing with time prio rity\, life threatening emergencies. This course includes initial assessme nt\, disease prevention\, secondary survey\, airway obstruction\, adult\, child and infant CPR (Level C). We will also cover recognition and first-a id treatment for head and spine injuries\, shock\, bleeding\, seizures and broken bones. Participants spend the majority of the course doing hands o n first-aid and participating in first-aid scenarios. By practicing with s cenarios students gain confidence\, learn to improvise\, and react in emer gency situations.
\n\;This training is a requirement for Safe B abies Caregivers\; registration priority will be given to Safe Bab y Caregivers. \;Safe Baby Caregivers are asked to please con tact Mary Catherine Williams at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca \; for details about cost\, location and registration. We are opening this training to all Campbell River and area foster parents with Family Care Home agreements. \; Foster parents who are not Safe Baby caregivers can contact Judy Hollywood Bonnett at uicoor@fpsss.ca or 250-204-1566 to be added to the waiting list.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20151030T1729080Z-490916-246@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151102T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151102T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20151214;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, November 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00p m Monday\, November 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, November 16th\, 11:30 am to 1:00pm Monday\, November 23rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, November 30th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, December 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\ , December 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Venue at the John Howard Society\, 145 5 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Film Fest\, a weekly educationa l and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the beh aviours of kids in care. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain devel opment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@ jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
\nMonday\, November 2nd
Monday\, November 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm\n Monday\, November 16th
\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, November 23
rd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, November 30th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, Decembe
r 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, December 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Venue at the
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing
on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Topics
include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, gri
ef and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please
bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more informati
on\, please contact Diane Daigle at dia
ne@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323. \; Emotional Wellness Two-day Workshop Facilitated by Gary For
t\, Behavioural Consultant Presented by Comox Val
ley Education Committee Wednesday\, November 4th\, 9:00am to 11:30am and Wednesday\, November 18th
\, 9:00am to 11:30am The Lewis C
entre\, 489 Old Island Highway \; The Comox
Valley Education Committee has planned a two-day sequel to last year&rsquo
\;s Taking Care of Caregivers! \; Gary Fort will do the full
presentation of Emotional Wellness for Caregivers. \; Don&rsquo\;t mis
s it! For more information\, please contact Lisa Bowie at 250-898-
4488 or cvcoord@fpsss.com.
\; The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD
Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, November 25th\, 9:30am to 11:00am The Lewis Centre\, 489 Old Island Highway P
lease come and join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For
more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
Comox Valley Safe Babies\n
Friday\, November 27th \, 9:30am to 11:30am
\nTopic: Review in fant and toddler nutrition and CPT1A deficiency.
\nrd Street
No meeting in December
\nThe Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen mo nthly (except December). For more information\, please contact Mary Cather ine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Association UID:20151030T1718220Z-490916-251@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151206T160000 SUMMARY:4th Annual Comox Valley Foster Family Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Comox Valley Foster Family Christmas Party Sunday\, December 6th\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Presented by the Comox Valley Social Plann ing Committee K’omoks First Nation Band Hall\, Dyke Road Mark your calen dars for this festive event. Come hungry and prepared for a potluck dinner with turkey and the fixings. Santa will make an entrance so don’t forget to bring a present for your child ($10 max) with a clearly marked and secu rely attached name tag. HO HO HO! It will be a great way to start off the Christmas Season! For more information\, please contact Lisa Bowie at 250- 898-4488 or cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Annual Comox Valley
\nFoster Family Christmas Party
\nSunday\, December 6
K&rsquo\;omoks First Nation Band Hall\, Dyke Road
\ n\;
\nMark your calendars for this festive event. Come hungr y and prepared for a potluck dinner with turkey and the fixings. Santa wil l make an entrance so don&rsquo\;t forget to bring a present for your chil d ($10 max) with a clearly marked and securely attached name tag. HO HO HO ! It will be a great way to start off the Christmas Season!
\nFor mo re information\, please contact Lisa Bowie at 250-898-4488 or cvcoord@fpsss.com.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:k'omoks First Nation Band Hall Dyke Road UID:20151030T1720580Z-490916-252@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151106T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151106T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Resource Partnership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20151204;BYDAY=1FR DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, November 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, December 4th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue (Usually the 1st Friday o f month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultant s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD u pdates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinso n at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
\nFriday\, November 6th< /sup>\, 9:30am to 10:30am
\nFriday \, December 4th\, 9:30am to 1 0:30am
\nCampbell River Family Services\, Board Roo m\, 487-10th Avenue
\n\;(Usually the 1st Friday of month)
\nAll f oster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child an d Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your oppor tunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and dis cuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Ha nrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion ite m.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20151030T1724400Z-490916-253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151110T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Group Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, November 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: To be announced Campbell River Family Services \, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue No December meeting (2nd Tuesday of t he month) This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group is popular with our Youth Ho me caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven traini ng topic. Examples of past topics include Self Harm\, youth justice\, or w orking with youth who have experienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; light re freshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286 -7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
\nTuesday\, November 10th< /sup>\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
\nCampbell River Fami ly Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
\nNo December meeting
\n(2nd Tuesday of the month)
\nThis group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. This group i s popular with our Youth Home caregivers. Each month\, the group focuses o n a caregiver-driven training topic. Examples of past topics include Self Harm\, youth justice\, or working with youth who have experienced trauma. Bring your lunch\; light refreshments will be provided. For more informati on or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20151030T1726160Z-490916-254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151118T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2015 Wednesday\, Novemb er 18th\, 10:30am to 12:00noon Film: Whole-Brain Child\, Part 2 Campbell R iver Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Registration required No December meeting Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch Part 2 of The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Par enting Struggles\, and Help Your Family Thrive. In The Whole-Brain Child y ou will discover by using stories\, practical suggestions and neurobiology \, Dr. Siegle and Dr. Payne Bryson demonstrate how to cultivate healthy em otional and intellectual development in children. Turn outburst\, argument s\, and fears into opportunities to integrate your child’s brain and foste r vital growth. Kids are happier\, healthier\, and more balanced. To assis t us with handout preparation\, please register with Judy at uicoord@fpsss .com or 250-204-1566. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Film F est 2015 \;
\nWednesday\, November 18 th\, 10:30am to 12:00noon
\nFilm: Whole-Brain Child\, Part 2
\n<
strong>Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10
Registra tion required
\nNo December meeting
\nJoin your fello w foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch Part 2 of The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Chi ld&rsquo\;s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and H elp Your Family Thrive. In The Whole-Brain Child you will di scover by using stories\, practical suggestions and neurobiology\, Dr. Sie gle and Dr. Payne Bryson demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotional an d intellectual development in children. Turn outburst\, arguments\, and fe ars into opportunities to integrate your child&rsquo\;s brain and foster v ital growth. Kids are happier\, healthier\, and more balanced. To assist u s with handout preparation\, please register with Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566.
\n\;< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20151030T1727560Z-490916-255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151126T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151126T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Thursday\, Nov ember 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: Developing Foster Parent Assertivene ss and Self-care Skills Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue N o December meeting (Usually the 4th Thursday of the month) Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings. Network with loca l foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings wi ll have themes of interest to local foster parents and there’s a door priz e draw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more informat ion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation Meeting
\nThursday\, November 26
Topic: Developing Foster Parent Assertiveness and Self-care Sk ills
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10 th Avenue
\nNo December meeting
\n(Usually the 4th Thursday of the mont h)
\nFoster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly m eetings. Network with local foster parents and share your concerns and suc cesses. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster paren ts and there&rsquo\;s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-mindi ng room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more inf ormation.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20151030T1730550Z-490916-256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151202T130000 SUMMARY:Holiday Potluck for Foster Parents and MCFD Staff DESCRIPTION:Holiday Potluck for Foster Parents and MCFD staff Wednesday\, D ecember 2nd\, 10:30am to 1:00pm Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Your Campbell River Foster Parent Association invites you to “get your holiday on!” and join us for Holiday Potluck Lunch for Foster Parent s and MCFD staff. Please bring a lunch item to share and celebrate the sea son with us. Children welcome\, a child minding room adjoins the meeting r oom. Babysitting arrangements will be announced. Door Prizes! For more det ails watch your emails or contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Holiday Potluck
\n< strong>for Foster Parents and MCFD staff
\nWednesd ay\, December 2nd\, 10:30am t o 1:00pm
\nCampbell River Family Services\, 487-10 th Avenue
\n&n bsp\;
\nYour Campbell River Foster Parent Association
\ninvite s you to &ldquo\;get your holiday on!&rdquo\; and join us
\nfor Holi day Potluck Lunch for Foster Parents and
\nMCFD staff. Please bring a lunch item to share
\nand celebrate the season with us. Children w elcome\,
\na child minding room adjoins the meeting room.
\nBa bysitting arrangements will be announced.
\nDoor Prizes! For more de tails watch your emails
\nor contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20151030T1732410Z-490916-257@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151104T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, November 4th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy All foste r parents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fosteri ng concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 94 9-8011 for more information or to suggest an agenda item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
\nTuesday\, November 4th< /sup>\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
\nMCFD Bo ardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy
\nAll foster parent s\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invi ted to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering conce rns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Contact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011 f or more information or to suggest an agenda item.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom UID:20151030T1735560Z-490916-258@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151123T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151123T160000 SUMMARY:November Training Conference Seconday Attachments RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:November Training Conference Secondary Attachments How Relation ships can Change your Brain and Your Life Monday\, November 23rd\, 9:30am to 4:00pm Topic: Neuroscience of Secondary Attachment Tuesday\, November 2 4th\, 9:30am to 4:00pm Topic: Healing through Attachment-based Interventio ns North Island College\, 9300 Trustee Road\, Port Hardy Facilitators: Kim Barthel and Kate Pinsonneault The North Island Early Child Development So ciety and their sponsorship partners are pleased to bring this conference to Port Hardy. The Secondary Attachments workshop is beneficial to everyon e working with young children! Early-bird registration (by November 9th) i s $140/day and includes lunch\, refreshments\, program materials\, and cer tificates. Brochure and registration forms are available by contacting Jac kie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or odyssey@island.net. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:November Training Conference
\nSecondary Attachments
\nHow Rela tionships can Change your Brain and Your Life
\nMo nday\, November 23rd\, 9:30am to 4:00pm
\nTopic: Neuroscience of Secondary A ttachment
\nTuesday\, November 24
Topic: Healing through Attachment-based Interventions
North Island College\, 9300 Trustee Road\, Port Hardy
\nFacilitators: Kim Barthel and Kate Pinsonneault
\nThe North Island Early Child Development Society and their sponsorship par tners are pleased to bring this conference to Port Hardy. The Secondary At tachments workshop is beneficial to everyone working with young children! Early-bird registration (by November 9th) is $140/day and includes lunch\, refreshments\, program materials\, and certificates. Brochure and registr ation forms are available by contacting Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or < a href='mailto:odyssey@island.net'>odyssey@island.net.
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:North Island College UID:20151030T1740300Z-490916-259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151202T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION: Foster Parent Education Video Night Wednesday\, December 2nd\ , 6:00pm to 8:30pm Location: VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliff e Avenue\, Port Hardy (Usually the 4th Wednesday of the month) All foster parents welcome. We are watching the TCU Institute Child Development DVD s eries by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are provided. These edu cation events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Sup port Coordinator. Please contact Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information about upcoming viewings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Foster Parent Educa tion Video Night
Wednesday\, December 2nd\, 6:00p m to 8:30pm
Location: VIHA Mental Health Building \, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy
(Usually the 4
All foster parents welcome. We are watching the \;TCU Institute Child Development DVD series by Dr. K aryn Purvis. Snacks and refreshments are provided. These education events are facilitated by Kyli Lum\, North Island Foster Family Support Coordinat or. Please contact Kyli Lum at \;250-230-3484 or \;250-956-3134 fo r more information about upcoming viewings.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building UID:20151203T1805320Z-490916-260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151206T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151206T120000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Christmas Pool Party DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Christmas Pool Party Sunday\, December 6th\, 3:45 pm to 5:30pm Port Hardy Recreation Centre\, Swimming Pool 7440 Columbia St reet\, Port Hardy Come celebrate with your fellow foster families! Bring your children and youth and join us for an afternoon swim. All foster fam ilies welcome. For more information please contact Lynn or Nealy (MCFD adm in staff) at 250-949-8011 or Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Family Christmas Pool Party< /strong>
Sunday\, December 6th \, 3:45pm to 5:30pm
Port Hardy Recreation Centre\, Swimming Pool
7440 Columbia Street\, Port Hardy
\;
Come celebrate with y our fellow foster families! Bring your children and youth and join us for an afternoon swim. All foster families welcome. For more information pleas e contact Lynn or Nealy (MCFD admin staff) at 250-949-8011 or Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Port Hardy Recreation Centre\, Swimming Pool UID:20151203T1803180Z-490916-261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151111 SUMMARY:Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20151030T1748420Z-490916-262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151225 SUMMARY:Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Holidays!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151030T1756240Z-490916-263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160101 SUMMARY:Happy New Year! DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20151030T1756440Z-490916-264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160111T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Baby & Toddler Education Playgroup RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160229;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160208T093000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group Monday\, January 11th\ , 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, January 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, Jan uary 25th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, February 1st\, 9:30am to 11:00am Mo nday\, February 8th\, No Preschool Group\, Family Day Monday\, February 15 th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, February 22nd\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, February 29th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street This group is an education and supportive group for those homes who have young children not in school. Come join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster paren ts. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc. ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group
Monday\, January 11th \, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monda y\, January 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, January 25 th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Mon day\, February 1st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, F ebruary 8th\, No Preschool Gr oup\, Family Day
Monday\, February 15
< strong>Monday\, February 22nd \, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, February 29th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3 rd Street
This group is an ed ucation and supportive group for those homes who have young children not i n school. \; Come join us in a safe place for your children to play an d for you to interact with other foster parents. \; For more informati on\, please contact Diane Daigle at dia ne@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvc oord@fpsss.com.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre 237 3rd Street UID:20151221T2254080Z-490916-265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160111T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160111T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160229;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160208T113000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, January 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00p m Monday\, January 18th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, January 25th\, 11:30 am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 1st\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 8 th\, No Film Fest\, Family Day Monday\, February 15th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 22nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, February 29th\, 11:30a m to 1:00pm John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338 -7341 Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of t he topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differe nces\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-car e. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For mo re information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-3 34-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, January 11th
Monday\, January 18th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, January 25th<
strong>\, \; 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, Febru ary 1st\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, February 8th\, No Film Fest\, Family Day< /strong>
Monday\, February 15th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, F ebruary 22nd\, 11:30am to 1:0 0pm
Monday\, February 29th< /sup>\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
John H oward Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341
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Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviou rs of kids in care. \; Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma \, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child developm ent\, managing stress\, and self-care. \; Please bring your lunch and\ , as always\, popcorn is provided. \; For more information\, please co ntact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Ave\, Courtenay UID:20151221T2257280Z-490916-266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T110000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesd ay\, January 27th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am The Valley View Soccer Club (be side Mark Isfeld School off Lerwick) Please come and join the discussions\ , networking and tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\ , please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, January 27th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am
The Valley View Soccer Club (beside Mark Isfeld School o ff Lerwick)
Please come and join the discussions\, networ king and tasty treats. \; For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fp sss.com or 250-898-4488
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Valley View Soccer Club (beside Mark Isfeld School off Lerwick UID:20151221T2300270Z-490916-267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160129T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160129T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, January 29th\, 9:30am to 11:3 0am Topic: Infant Mental Health Friday\, February 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30 am Topic: Safety Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street Fo r more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Williams at mbellamy@sh aw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, January 29th< strong>\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Infant Mental Health
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Friday\, February 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Safety
Comox Valley Child Dev elopment Centre\, 237 3rd Str eet
For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250- 703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre 237 3rd Street UID:20151221T2302330Z-490916-268@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160226T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160226T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, January 29th\, 9:30am to 11:3 0am Topic: Infant Mental Health Friday\, February 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30 am Topic: Safety Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street Fo r more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Williams at mbellamy@sh aw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, January 29th< strong>\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Infant Mental Health
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Friday\, February 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Safety
Comox Valley Child Dev elopment Centre\, 237 3rd&nbs p\;Street
For more information\, please contact Mary Cath erine Williams at \;mbellamy@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre 237 3rd Street UID:20151221T2303370Z-490916-269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160108T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, January 8th\, 9 :30am to 10:30am Topics: Rolling Out Centralized Screening Friday\, Februa ry 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 4 87-10th Avenue (Usually the 1st Friday of month) Team Leaders from Ongoing Services (Over-12 and Under-12 teams) will be available at the January 8t h meeting for foster parent questions All foster parents\, MCFD social wor kers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, l earn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-cha irs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-2 86-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Friday\, January 8th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Topics: Rolling Out Centralized Screening
Friday\, Febru ary 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487- 10th Avenue
(Usually the 1st Friday of month)
Team Leaders from On going Services (Over-12 and Under-12 teams) will be available at the Janua ry 8th meeting for foster parent questions
All foster parents\, MC FD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Sta ff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fost ering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering tren ds. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 fo r more information or to suggest a discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room 487-10th Ave UID:20151221T2307410Z-490916-270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160205T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160205T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, January 8th\, 9 :30am to 10:30am Topics: Rolling Out Centralized Screening Friday\, Februa ry 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 4 87-10th Avenue (Usually the 1st Friday of month) Team Leaders from Ongoing Services (Over-12 and Under-12 teams) will be available at the January 8t h meeting for foster parent questions All foster parents\, MCFD social wor kers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, l earn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-cha irs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-2 86-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Friday\, January 8th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Topics: Rolling Out Centralized Screening
Friday\, Febru ary 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487- 10th Avenue
(Usually the 1st Friday of month)
Team Leaders from On going Services (Over-12 and Under-12 teams) will be available at the Janua ry 8th meeting for foster parent questions
All foster parents\, MC FD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Sta ff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fost ering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering tren ds. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 fo r more information or to suggest a discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room 487-10th Ave UID:20151221T2311510Z-490916-271@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160112T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, January 12th\, 1 2:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: Maintaining Culture and Natural Family Preserva tion Tuesday\, February 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: Documenting and Lifebooks for Teens Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 -10th Avenue (2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers great conversati on and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each mont h\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Bring your cof fee\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
Tuesday\, January 12th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Top ic: Maintaining Culture and Natural Family Preservation
< strong>Tuesday\, February 9th \, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Documenting and L ifebooks for Teens
Campbell River Family Services \, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
Th is group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-drive n training topic. Bring your coffee\; refreshments will be provided. For m ore information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20151221T2315040Z-490916-272@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160209T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, January 12th\, 1 2:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: Maintaining Culture and Natural Family Preserva tion Tuesday\, February 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: Documenting and Lifebooks for Teens Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 -10th Avenue (2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers great conversati on and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each mont h\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Bring your cof fee\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
Tuesday\, January 12th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Top ic: Maintaining Culture and Natural Family Preservation
< strong>Tuesday\, February 9th \, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Documenting and L ifebooks for Teens
Campbell River Family Services \, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
Th is group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-drive n training topic. Bring your coffee\; refreshments will be provided. For m ore information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20151221T2334550Z-490916-273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160119T103000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Joint Education Committee Tuesday\, January 19th\, 9:30am Campb ell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Foster parent tra ining events are being planned by the committee. We are focusing on arrang ing Spring 2016 training events on themes of FASD education and Healthy Se xuality. Contact your Behavioural Consultant Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mar y Catherine at 250-703-6135 if you would like to participate . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Joint Education Committee
Tuesday\, January 19th\, 9:30am
Campbell River Family Service s\, Board Room\, 487-10th Ave nue
Foster parent training events are being planned by th e committee. We are focusing on arranging Spring 2016 training events on t hemes of FASD education and Healthy Sexuality. Contact your Behavioural Co nsultant Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 if you w ould like to participate .
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20160118T2152010Z-490916-274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160120T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest Whole-Brain Child Series DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest Whole-Brain Child series Wednesday\, January 20th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Wednesday\, February 17t h\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue (3rd Wednesday of the month) Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch educational films to aid you in your daily life as a caregiver. The group will continue viewing and discussing the wildly popular “Whole-Brain Child” series. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn p rovided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Film F est
Whole-Brain Child series
Wednesday\, January 20th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, February 17 th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10
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(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Join yo ur fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch ed ucational films to aid you in your daily life as a caregiver. The group wi ll continue viewing and discussing the wildly popular &ldquo\;Whole-Brain Child&rdquo\; series. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more informa tion please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie O verton at 250-287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20151221T2320500Z-490916-275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160217T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest Whole-Brain Child Series DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest Whole-Brain Child series Wednesday\, January 20th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Wednesday\, February 17t h\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue (3rd Wednesday of the month) Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch educational films to aid you in your daily life as a caregiver. The group will continue viewing and discussing the wildly popular “Whole-Brain Child” series. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn p rovided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Film F est
Whole-Brain Child series
Wednesday\, January 20th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, February 17 th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10
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(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Join yo ur fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch ed ucational films to aid you in your daily life as a caregiver. The group wi ll continue viewing and discussing the wildly popular &ldquo\;Whole-Brain Child&rdquo\; series. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more informa tion please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie O verton at 250-287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20151221T2327180Z-490916-276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, Januar y 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Mental Health Issues - Adults Wednes day\, February 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Mental Health - Babies and Children Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Attendance is required to maintain yo ur standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room a nd caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Each month ly meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through m ini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\ , contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive r Meeting
Wednesday\, January 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Mental Health Issues - Adults
Wedn esday\, February 24th\, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Mental Health - Babies and Child ren
Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 4 87-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-f riendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddler s. \; Each monthly meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skil ls current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! F or more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room\, 487 10th\, A ve UID:20151221T2331360Z-490916-277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160224T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, Januar y 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Mental Health Issues - Adults Wednes day\, February 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Mental Health - Babies and Children Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Attendance is required to maintain yo ur standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room a nd caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Each month ly meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through m ini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\ , contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive r Meeting
Wednesday\, January 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Mental Health Issues - Adults
Wedn esday\, February 24th\, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Mental Health - Babies and Child ren
Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 4 87-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-f riendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddler s. \; Each monthly meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skil ls current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! F or more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20151221T2332500Z-490916-278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160128T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160128T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Thursday\, Jan uary 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: The Affects of Fostering on Your Fami ly Thursday\, February 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: Coping With the Tem porary Nature of Placements Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (Usually the 4th Thursday of the month) All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings arranged b y your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can network with local fo ster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings will h ave themes of interest to local foster parents and there’s a door prize dr aw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Ple ase contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation Meeting
Thursday\, January 28
< strong>Topic: The Affects of Fostering on Your Family
Topic: Coping With the Tempo rary Nature of Placements
Campbell River Family S ervices\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(Usually the 4th Thursday of the month)
All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to the se monthly meetings arranged by your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can network with local foster parents and share your concerns and suc cesses. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster paren ts and there&rsquo\;s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-mindi ng room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more inf ormation.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487 10th\, Av e UID:20151221T2336550Z-490916-279@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160225T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160225T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting Thursday\, Jan uary 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: The Affects of Fostering on Your Fami ly Thursday\, February 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Topic: Coping With the Tem porary Nature of Placements Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (Usually the 4th Thursday of the month) All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings arranged b y your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can network with local fo ster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings will h ave themes of interest to local foster parents and there’s a door prize dr aw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Ple ase contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation Meeting
Thursday\, January 28
< strong>Topic: The Affects of Fostering on Your Family
Topic: Coping With the Tempo rary Nature of Placements
Campbell River Family S ervices\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(Usually the 4th Thursday of the month)
All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to the se monthly meetings arranged by your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can network with local foster parents and share your concerns and suc cesses. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster paren ts and there&rsquo\;s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-mindi ng room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more inf ormation.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487 10th\, Av e UID:20151221T2338220Z-490916-280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160113T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, January 13th \, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy All fos ter parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invite d to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concern s and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Co ntact Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011 for more information or to suggest an agenda item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Wednesday\, January 13t h\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy
All foster pare nts\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited t o participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns a nd learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trends. Conta ct Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 or Nicki Therrien at 250- 949-8011 for mo re information or to suggest an agenda item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy UID:20151221T2339410Z-490916-281@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160210T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Luncheon Wednesday\, February 10th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm Heather Walkus home 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve All Foster P arents welcome\, lunch provided. A time for foster parents to interact whi le enjoying some yummy food. Contact Jackie Kervin for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Luncheon
Wednesday\, February 10th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Heather Walkus h ome 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve
All Foster Parents welcome\, lunch provided. A time for foster parents to interact while enj oying some yummy food. \; Contact Jackie Kervin for more information.< /p>
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Heather Walkus home\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquater Reserve UID:20151221T2342370Z-490916-282@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Education Video Night The Whole-Brain Child Serie s Wednesday\, January 27th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday\, February 24th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, P ort Hardy (Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month) All foster parents are encouraged to participate in this excellent training series that has been sweeping Vancouver Island foster communities! Join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture You r Child’s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Hel p Your Family Thrive. This practical parenting DVD presentation featuring Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson\ , Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestselling boo k The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotion al and intellectual development in children. Learn how to turn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a child’s brain and foster vital growth. To assist us with handout preparation\, please regis ter with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Education Video Night
The Whole-Brain Child Series
Wednesday\, January 27th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday\, February 24th\, 6:00pm to 8: 30pm
VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shornclif fe Avenue\, Port Hardy
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(Usually the fourt h Wednesday of the month)
All foster parents are encouraged to par ticipate in this excellent training series that has been sweeping Vancouve r Island foster communities! \; Join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child&rsqu o\;s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Help You r Family Thrive. \; This practical parenting DVD presentation fea turing Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne B ryson\, Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestselli ng book The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development in children. Learn how to t urn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a ch ild&rsquo\;s brain and foster vital growth. To assist us with handout prep aration\, please register with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy UID:20151221T2345170Z-490916-283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160224T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Education Video Night The Whole-Brain Child Serie s Wednesday\, January 27th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday\, February 24th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, P ort Hardy (Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month) All foster parents are encouraged to participate in this excellent training series that has been sweeping Vancouver Island foster communities! Join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture You r Child’s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Hel p Your Family Thrive. This practical parenting DVD presentation featuring Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson\ , Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestselling boo k The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotion al and intellectual development in children. Learn how to turn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a child’s brain and foster vital growth. To assist us with handout preparation\, please regis ter with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Education Video Night
The Whole-Brain Child Series
Wednesday\, January 27th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday\, February 24th\, 6:00pm to 8: 30pm
VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shornclif fe Avenue\, Port Hardy
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(Usually the fourt h Wednesday of the month)
All foster parents are encouraged to par ticipate in this excellent training series that has been sweeping Vancouve r Island foster communities! \; Join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child&rsqu o\;s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Help You r Family Thrive. \; This practical parenting DVD presentation fea turing Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne B ryson\, Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestselli ng book The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development in children. Learn how to t urn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a ch ild&rsquo\;s brain and foster vital growth. To assist us with handout prep aration\, please register with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy UID:20151221T2346280Z-490916-284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160208 SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20160225T1917440Z-490916-285@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160209T110000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Joint Education Committee Tuesday February 9th\, 9:30am Campbel l River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Ave Foster parent training events are being planned by the committee. We are focusing on arranging S pring 2016 training events. Contact your Behavioural Consultant if you’d l ike to assist\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Joint Education Committee
Tuesday F ebruary 9th\, 9:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, B oard Room\, \;487-10th Ave
Foster parent training events are b eing planned by the committee. We are focusing on arranging Spring 2016 tr aining events. Contact your Behavioural Consultant if you&rsquo\;d like to assist\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20160201T2147240Z-490916-286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160313 SUMMARY:Social Worker Appreciation Week 2016 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20160216T2146130Z-490916-287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160304T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160304T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:(Usually the 1st Friday of month\, April Meeting is the second Friday due to spring break) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, B ehavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns \, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co -chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 2 50-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(Usually the 1st \;Friday of month\, April Meeting is the second Friday due to spring break)
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All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Cons ultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate . This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends.
Contact co-chairs \, Tom Robinson at \;sunrise start@hotmail.com \;or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more in formation or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20160224T2211480Z-490916-288@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160408T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:(Usually the 1st Friday of month\, April Meeting is the second Friday due to spring break) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Beh avioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited t o participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-c hairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250 -286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(Usually the 1st \;Friday of month\, April Meeting is the second Friday due to spring break)
A ll foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Chil d and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your o pportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends.
Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at \;sunrisestart@hotmail.co m \;or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20160418T2153270Z-490916-289@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160308T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:(2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each month\ , the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Bring your coffe e\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a to pic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 2 50-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(2nd \;Tuesday of the month)
This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help y ou support the teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a care giver-driven training topic. Bring your coffee\; refreshments will be prov ided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20160224T2214590Z-490916-290@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160412T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:(2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each month\ , the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topic. Bring your coffe e\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a to pic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 2 50-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(2nd \;Tuesday of the month)
This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help y ou support the teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a care giver-driven training topic. Bring your coffee\; refreshments will be prov ided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20160418T2204340Z-490916-291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160309T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160309T110000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 9th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Foster parent training events are being planned by this committee. We are focusing on arranging May 2016 tr aining events on themes of FASD education and Healthy Sexuality. Contact y our Behavioural Consultant Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250 -703-6135 if you would like to participate in the planning. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 9th\, 9:30am t o 11:00am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th A venue
Foster parent training events are being planned by this comm ittee. We are focusing on arranging May 2016 training events on themes of FASD education and Healthy Sexuality. Contact your Behavioural Consultant Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 if you would like to participate in the planning.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room UID:20160224T2220590Z-490916-292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160316T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2016 DESCRIPTION:(3rd Wednesday of the month) Wednesday\, March 16th\, 10:30am t o 12:00 noon Topic: Whole-Brain Child Series Campbell River Family Service s\, 487-10th Avenue Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. The gro up will complete our viewing of the popular “Whole-Brain Child” series. Dr op-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at M ary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Wednes day\, March 16th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Whole-B rain Child Series
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growin g as we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. The group will com plete our viewing of the popular &ldquo\;Whole-Brain Child&rdquo\; series. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact a t Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-242 1.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20160224T2225140Z-490916-293@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160420T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160420T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2016 DESCRIPTION:(3rd Wednesday of the month) Wednesday\, April 20\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Topic: BCFFPA Insurance Rider Webinar Campbell River Family Ser vices\, 487-10th Avenue Join your fellow foster parents for a time of lear ning and growing as we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. Dr op-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at M ary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Wednes day\, April 20\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Topic: BCFFPA Insurance Rid er Webinar
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
< p>Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. \;Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided.For more information please contact at Mary Cath erine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20160224T2227370Z-490916-294@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160323T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 23\, 10:00am to 12:00noon Topic: Play - Child ren invited! Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Attendance is required to maintain yo ur standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room a nd caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthl y meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mi ni-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 23
Topic: \;Play - Children in vited!
Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\ , 487-10th \;Avenue
(4th \;Wednesday of the month)
Attendan ce is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We me et in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring their infa nts and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics to keep your caregi ver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discu ssion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20160224T2230480Z-490916-295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\,April 27\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Self Care Ca mpbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (4th We dnesday of the month) Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers a re welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting feat ures topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\,April 27\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: \;Self Care
Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th \;Avenue
(4< sup>th \;Wednesday of the month)
Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-f riendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddler s. \; Each monthly meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skil ls current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! F or more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20160224T2232360Z-490916-296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 24 meeting cancelled so foster families can jo in for the Family Gym and PIzza Party. Thursday\, April 28\, 9:30am to 11: 30am Topic: Child Development (Usually the 4th Thursday of the month) All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings arr anged by your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can network with l ocal foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster parents and there’s a door p rize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting ro om. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more infor mation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, March 24 meeting cancelled s o foster families can join for the Family Gym and PIzza Party.
< p>Thursday\, April 28\, 9:30am to 11:30amTopic: Child Development
(Usually the 4th \;Thursday of the month)
All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings arranged by your local Foster Parent As sociation. Here you can network with local foster parents and share your c oncerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to loc al foster parents and there&rsquo\;s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\ ; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robins on at \;sunrisestart@hotmail .com \;for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20160224T2236510Z-490916-297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160324T163000 SUMMARY:Family Gym and Pizza Party DESCRIPTION:(Campbell River Foster Parent Associtaion Meeting for March 24\ , cancelled so foster families can join us for Family Gym and Pizza Party) Thursday\, March 24th\, 3:00pm to 4:30pm Location: Gymnasium B\, Sportspl ex Recreational Complex\, 1800 S Alder St\, Campbell River Are you looking for something to do with your kids during March Break? All Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation facility. This is an all-ages event\; teens are welcomed. A member of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to su pport and supervise their children. Staying for pizza? Please let us kno w how many are in your group so we have enough refreshments. To register\, please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Judy uicoord@f psss.com or 250-204-1566. This all-ages event is arranged by your CR Foste r Parent Association and generously funded by the Randall Fund and the FPS S Society. Open to all Campbell River and Area foster parents and their ch ildren. This event is replacing our monthly Campbell River Foster Parent A ssociation Meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(Campbell River Foster Parent Associtai on Meeting for March 24\, cancelled so foster families can join us for Fam ily Gym and Pizza Party)
Thursday\, March 24th\, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: Gymnasium B\, S portsplex Recreational Complex\, 1800 S Alder St\, Campbell River
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during March B reak? All Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation facility. \; Thi s is an all-ages event\; teens are welcomed. \; A member of the Sports plex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Caregi vers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their children.&nb sp\;
Staying for pizza? \; Please let us know how many are in your group so we have enough refreshments. To register\, please contact To m Robinson at sunrisestart@hotma il.com or Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566.
This all-ages event is arranged by your CR Fost er Parent Association and generously funded by the Randall Fund and the FP SS Society. Open to all Campbell River and Area foster parents and their c hildren. This event is replacing our monthly Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Complex\, 1800 S Alder St\, Campbell River UID:20160224T2240320Z-490916-298@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160325 SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION:Good Friday X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Good Friday
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160224T2242160Z-490916-299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160328 SUMMARY:Easter Monday DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Easter Monday
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160224T2242470Z-490916-300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160410 SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week 2016 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:National Volunteer Week 2016 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Volunteer Week 2016
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160225T1919120Z-490916-301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160425;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160321T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160328T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160404T093000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group Monday\, March 7th\, 9 :30am to 11:00am Monday\, March 14th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, March 21 st and 28th\, No Toddler Group/Spring Break Monday\, April 4th\, No Toddle r Group/Bruce Perry workshop Monday\, April 11th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monda y\, April 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, April 25th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street This group is an e ducation and supportive group for those homes who have young children not in school. Come join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss. com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group
Monday\, March 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, March 14th\, 9:30am to 11:00 am
Monday\, Ma
rch 21st and 28
Monday\, A pril 4th\, No Toddler Group/B ruce Perry workshop
Monday\, April 11 th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, April 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, April 25th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3
This group is an education and supportive group for those homes who have young children not in school. \; Come join us in a safe place for your children to pl ay and for you to interact with other foster parents. \; For more info rmation\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160418T2119020Z-490916-302@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T133000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160425;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160321T113000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160328T113000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160404T113000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, March 7th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm M onday\, March 14th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, March 21st and 28th\, No F ilm Fest/Spring Break Monday\, April 4th\, No Film Fest/Bruce Perry worksh op Monday\, April 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, April 18th\, 11:30am t o 1:00pm Monday\, April 25th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard Society\, 145 5 Cliffe Avenue\, 250-338-7341 Film Fest\, a weekly educational and suppor tive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of k ids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain devel opment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane @jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, March 7th
Monday\, March 14 th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
< p>Monday\, March 21< span style='color: #ff0000\;'>Monday\, April 4th\, No Film Fest/Bruce Perry workshop
Monday\, Apr il 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, April 18th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\ , April 25th\, 11:30am to 1:0 0pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, 25 0-338-7341
Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportiv e group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain developm ent\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing st ress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. \; For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:John Howard Society 250-338-7341 UID:20160418T2127210Z-490916-303@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160309T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160309T113000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 9th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am Bill Moore Park (23rd and Kilpatrick\, close to movie theatres.) Please come and join in t he discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898 -4488 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 9th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am
Bill Moore Park (23rd and Kilpatrick\, close to movie theatres.)
Please come a nd join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. \; For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bill Moore Park (23rd and Kilpatrick\,close to movie theatres) UID:20160418T2144510Z-490916-304@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160325T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160325T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: TBA Friday\, Ap ril 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: TBA Comox Valley Child Development Ass ociation\, 237 3rd Street The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen mon thly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbel lamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, March 25< sup>th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: \; TBA
Friday\, April 29
Topic: TBA
Comox Valley Child Development A ssociation\, 237 3rd Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Cather ine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 2 50-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Association UID:20160225T1932090Z-490916-305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160429T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160429T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: TBA Friday\, Ap ril 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: TBA Comox Valley Child Development Ass ociation\, 237 3rd Street The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen mon thly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbel lamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, March 25< sup>th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: \; TBA
Friday\, April 29
Topic: TBA
Comox Valley Child Development A ssociation\, 237 3rd Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Cather ine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 2 50-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Association UID:20160418T2139070Z-490916-306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160309T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 9th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C& Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also di scuss local fostering trends. Contact Maggie Fiddler at 250- 949-8011 or K yli Lum at 250- 230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information or to sugges t an agenda item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 9th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
All fos ter parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are i nvited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering co ncerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trend s. Contact Maggie Fiddler at 250- 949-8011 or Kyli Lum at 250- 230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information or to suggest an agenda item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom UID:20160225T1937580Z-490916-307@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160312T131500 SUMMARY:Foster Family Skating Party DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 12th\, 12:00noon to 1:15pm Don Cruickshank Mem orial Arena\, Port Hardy Recreation Centre\, 7395 Columbia Street\, Port H ardy Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at our annual skating party! We ask everyone to bring a potluck treat to share. Please note: foster par ents are responsible for bringing helmets for their kids. This is a no cos t event for our families. We thank FPSSS and the Randall Fund for the fina ncial support. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, March 12th\, 12:00noon to 1:15pm
Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at our annual skating party! \; We ask everyone to bring a potluck treat to share. Please note: foster parents are responsible for b ringing helmets for their kids. This is a no cost event for our families. We thank FPSSS and the Randall Fund for the financial support.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena\, Port Hardy Recreation Centre UID:20160225T1940330Z-490916-308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160413T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 13th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm Heather Walkus’ ho me\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve All Foster Parents are welcome. Thi s is a casual social time for foster parents to interact while enjoying so me yummy food. Contact Kyli Lum 250- 230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more inf ormation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, April 13
Heather Walkus&rsquo\; home\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve
All Foster Parents are welcome. This is a casual social time for foster parents to interact while enjoying some yummy food. Contact Ky li Lum 250- 230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Heather Walkus home\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquater Reserve UID:20160225T1943240Z-490916-309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160316T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160316T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:The Whole-Brain Child Wednesday\, March 16th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday\, April 27th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7 070 Shorncliffe Avenue (Usually the 4th Wednesday of the month) Please not e the date of the March event as we accommodate March Break. All foster pa rents are encouraged to join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Chi ld: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Help Your Family Thrive. This p ractical parenting DVD presentation featuring Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, n europsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson\, Ph.D.\, teaches the core id eas and strategies from their bestselling book The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual developme nt in children. Learn how to turn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into o pportunities to integrate a child’s brain and foster vital growth. To as sist us with handout preparation\, please register with Kyli Lum at 250-23 0-3484 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Whole-Brain Child
Wednesday\, March 16th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
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VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Av enue
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Please note the date of the March event as we accommod ate March Break. All foster parents are encouraged to join i n as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strat egies to Nurture Your Child&rsquo\;s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Pa renting Struggles\, and Help Your Family Thrive. This practical paren ting DVD presentation featuring Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatri st\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson\, Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strate gies from their bestselling book The Whole-Brain Child. They demo nstrate how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development in children. Learn how to turn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into opport unities to integrate a child&rsquo\;s brain and foster vital growth.
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To assist us with handout preparation\, please register with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy UID:20160225T1946560Z-490916-310@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Education Video Night The Whole-Brain Child Wedne sday\, March 16th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday\, April 27th\, 6:00pm to 8: 30pm VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue (Usually the 4t h Wednesday of the month) Please note the date of the March event as we ac commodate March Break. All foster parents are encouraged to join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nur ture Your Child’s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Help Your Family Thrive. This practical parenting DVD presentation fe aturing Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson\, Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestsell ing book The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development in children. Learn how to turn outb ursts\, arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a child’s br ain and foster vital growth. To assist us with handout preparation\, ple ase register with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Education Video Night
The Whole-Brain Child
< p>Wednesday\, March 16thWednesday\, April 27th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue
(Usually the 4th Wednesday of the month)
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To assist us with handout preparation\, please register with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue UID:20160225T1949010Z-490916-311@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160605 SUMMARY:BC Child and Youth in Care Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=8 DESCRIPTION:BC Child and Youth in Care Week X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BC Child and Youth in Care Week
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160318T1538210Z-490916-312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160412T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160412T113000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 12\, 9:30am to 11:00am Campbell River Family Se rvices\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Foster parent training events are be ing planned by the committee. Contact your Behavioural Consultant Laurie a t 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 if you would like to part icipate in the planning. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, April 12\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Foster parent training events are being planned by the committee.
Contact your Behavioural Consultant Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catheri ne at 250-703-6135 if you would like to participate in the planning.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20160406T1838570Z-490916-313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160423T120000 SUMMARY:Fun Foster Family Event Holly Hill Farm Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 23rd\, 11:00am to noon 2311 Ida Road\, North C ampbell River\, off Park Road All Campbell River foster families are invit ed to join us for an hour long tour of the Holly Hills Farm Petting Zoo. You and your children can mingle\, pet\, hold\, and feed free-ranging anim als including mini-donkeys\, sheep\, horses\, an alpaca\, chickens and bun nies. Come enjoy viewing the animals roaming free in the pastures and espe cially the baby animals! This will be a rain or shine event\, closed-toed shoes or boots only\, parking on site\, stroller and wheelchair accessible . Outhouse only! View the Farm’s website at https://www.facebook.com/holl yhillfarmcampbellriver. A huge thank you goes out to our host\, Katie Denn e! For more information please contact Sandra Masters at 923-2717 or maste rss@shaw.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, April 23rd\, 11:00am to noon
2311 Ida Road\, North Campbell River\, off Park Road
All Campbell River foster families are invited to join us for an hour l ong tour of the Holly Hills Farm Petting Zoo. \; You and your children can mingle\, pet\, hold\, and feed free-ranging animals including mini-do nkeys\, sheep\, horses\, an alpaca\, chickens and bunnies. Come enjoy view ing the animals roaming free in the pastures and especially the baby anima ls! This will be a rain or shine event\, closed-toed shoes or boots only\, parking on site\, stroller and wheelchair accessible. \; Outhouse onl y! View the Farm&rsquo\;s website at https://www.facebook.com/hollyhillfarmcampbellriv er. A huge thank you goes out to our host\, Katie Denne! For more info rmation please contact Sandra Masters at 923-2717 or masterss@shaw.ca
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:2311 Ida Road\, North Campbell River\, off Park Road UID:20160406T1840520Z-490916-314@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160510T140000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Community Spring Training Event DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE Tuesday\, May 10th\, Doors open 8:30am Training s essions 9:00am to 2:00pm Maritime Heritage Centre\, 621 Island Hwy Please register with Laurie or Mary Catherine\, your Behaviour Consultant to Care givers\, or with Francis Laver\, Resources Social Worker at 250-296-7687 o r Francis.Laver@gov.bc.ca. Training day will offer 2 sessions with knowled geable and skilled local presenters. The session topics are Advanced FASD with Jenny McLeod FASD Key worker and Healthy Sexual Development with Mari on Bryan\, Clinical Counsellor\, and Jaime Gibson\, Sexual Abuse Intervent ion Project. Plan to attend the entire training day\, lunch is provided. S ponsored by your CRFPA and member agencies of the Campbell River Joint Edu cation Committee. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SAVE THE DATE
Tues day\, May 10th\, Doors open 8:30am
Training sessions 9: 00am to 2:00pm
Maritime Heritage Centre\, 621 Island Hwy
P lease register with Laurie or Mary Catherine\, your Behaviour Consultant t o Caregivers\, or with Francis Laver\, Resources Social Worker at 250-296- 7687 or Francis.Laver@gov.bc.ca.
Training day will offer 2 sessions with knowledgeable and skil led local presenters. The session topics are Advanced FASD with Jenny McLe od FASD Key worker and Healthy Sexual Development with Marion Bryan\, Clin ical Counsellor\, and Jaime Gibson\, Sexual Abuse Intervention Project. Pl an to attend the entire training day\, lunch is provided. Sponsored by you r CRFPA and member agencies of the Campbell River Joint Education Committe e.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:TBA UID:20160406T1843350Z-490916-315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160502T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160502T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160613;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160523T113000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, May 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Mon day\, May 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, May 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Mo nday\, May 23rd\, No Film Fest/Victoria Day Monday\, May 30th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, June 6th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, June 13th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, 250-338-7341 Behavio ural Consultant to Caregivers Diane Daigle and Gary Fort\, host a weekly e ducational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding t o the behaviours of kids in care through film. Some of the topics include: attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and l oss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. We also have “Manic Monday' a foster parent lead discussion and just recently have adde d a 'Craft Day'. These special sessions will happen once a month. Our last session before summer is Monday\, June 13. Weather permitting\, we would like to do a potluck picnic at Bill Moore Park. Film Fest will be taking t he summer months off and start up again in September. Please bring your lu nch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext. 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 2nd\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 16th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May \;23rd \, No Film Fest/Victoria Day
Mo nday\, May 30th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Mo nday\, \;June 6th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers Diane Daigle and Gary Fort\, host a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and r esponding to the behaviours of kids in care through film. Some of the topi cs include: attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care.
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We also have &ldquo\;Manic Monday' a foster parent lea d discussion and just recently have added a 'Craft Day'. These special ses sions will happen once a month.
Our last session before summer is Monday\, June 13.
Weather permitting\, we would like to do a potlu ck picnic at Bill Moore Park. Film Fest will be taking the summer months o ff and start up again in September.
Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. \; For more information\, please cont act Diane Daigle at \;diane@jhsni.b c.ca \;or 250-334-7341 ext. 323.
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\; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:John Howard Society 250-338-7341 UID:20160418T2138370Z-490916-316@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160502T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Baby & Toddler Education Playgroup RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160613;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160523T093000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group Monday\, May 2nd\, 9:3 0am to 11:00am Monday\, May 9th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, May 16th\, 9: 30am to 11:00am Monday\, May 23rd\, No Toddler Group/Victoria Day Monday\, May 30th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday\, June 6th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Monday \, June 13th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 2 37 3rd Street A sage\, confidential\, baby and toddler focused\, education playgroup for foster parents and their children. This is a great place fo r foster parents with little ones to stay connected with the fostering com munity and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; standard changes\; emotional wellness\; etc. For more info rmation\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie a t cvcoord@fpsss.com. Our last session is June will be Monday\, June 13. We will take a break during the summer months and start up again in Septembe r. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group
Monday\, May 2nd\, 9:30am to 11: 00am
Monday\, May 9th\, 9:30am to 11:0 0am
Monday\, May 1 6th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, May 23rd\, No Toddler Grou p/Victoria Day
Monday\, May 30th \, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, June 6th \, 9:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, June 13t h\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Comox Valley Child De velopment Centre\, 237 3rd \;Street
A sage \, confidential\, baby and toddler focused\, education playgroup for foste r parents and their children. This is a great place for foster parents wit h little ones to stay connected with the fostering community and the Behav ioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; stan dard changes\; emotional wellness\; etc.
For more information\, pl ease contact Diane Daigle at \;dian e@jhsni.bc.ca \;or Lisa Bowie at \;cvcoord@fpsss.com.
Our last session is June will be Mo nday\, June 13. We will take a break during the summer months and start up again in September. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre 237 3rd Street UID:20160418T2138500Z-490916-317@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160527T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Partnership with Birth Families Friday\,June 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Care for the C aregivers Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 3rd Street The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen monthly except for the summer mon ths. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbell amy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, May 27
T opic: \;Partnership with Birth Families
Frid ay\,June 24th\, 9:30am to 11: 30am
Topic: \;Care for the Caregivers
Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 3rd Str eet
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen monthly except for the summer months.
For more information\, please contac t Mary Catherine Bellamy at \;mbella my@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre 237 3rd Street UID:20160418T2143480Z-490916-318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160624T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160624T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Partnership with Birth Families Friday\,June 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Care for the C aregivers Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 3rd Street The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen monthly except for the summer mon ths. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbell amy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, May 27
T opic: \;Partnership with Birth Families
Frid ay\,June 24th\, 9:30am to 11: 30am
Topic: \;Care for the Caregivers
Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 3rd Str eet
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happen monthly except for the summer months.
For more information\, please contac t Mary Catherine Bellamy at \;mbella my@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Association\, 237 – 3rd Street\, Co urtenay. UID:20160418T2144100Z-490916-319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160525T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 25th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am Bill Moore Park ( 23rd and Kilpatrick\, close to movie theatres.) Please come and join in th e discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898- 4488 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, May 25 th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am
< strong>Bill Moore Park (23rd& nbsp\;and Kilpatrick\, close to movie theatres.)
Please c ome and join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. \;
For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at \;cvcoord@fpsss.com \;or 250-898-4488
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bill Moore Park Lawn Bowling Club (23rd and Kilpatrick) UID:20160418T2151030Z-490916-320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160603T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Firday\, May 6\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, June 3\, 9:03am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487 -10th Avenue (Us ually the 1st Friday of month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\ , Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invi ted to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering conce rns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan a t 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Firday\, May 6\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, June 3\, 9:03am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services \, Board Room\, 487 -10th Avenue
(Usually the 1st \ ;Friday of month)
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All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your foster ing concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends .
Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at \;sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20160418T2203580Z-490916-321@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160506T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160506T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Firday\, May 6\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, June 3\, 9:03am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487 -10th Avenue (Us ually the 1st Friday of month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\ , Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invi ted to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering conce rns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan a t 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Firday\, May 6\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, June 3\, 9:03am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services \, Board Room\, 487 -10th Avenue
(Usually the 1st \ ;Friday of month)
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All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your foster ing concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends .
Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at \;sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7542 for more information or to suggest a discussion item
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 10th Ave UID:20160418T2203130Z-490916-322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160614T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Firday\, May 6\, No Meeting due to Spring Traning Event Friday\ , June 3\, 12:noon to 2:00pm (2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in you r care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven training topi c. Bring your coffee\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Firday\, May 6\, \;No Meeting due to Spring Traning Event< /strong>
Friday\, June 3\, \;12:noon to 2:00pm
(2nd \;Tuesday of the month)
This group offers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven trainin g topic.
Bring your coffee\; refreshments will be provided.
< p>For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Over ton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20160418T2215260Z-490916-324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160518T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2016 DESCRIPTION:(3rd Wednesday of the month no viewings in July or August) Wedn esday\, May 18\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Topic: Inside Out Wednesday\, June 15\, 10:30am to 12:00pm Topic: TBA Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10 th Avenue Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growi ng as we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. Drop-ins welcome . Popcorn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Wednesday of the month no viewings in July or August)
Wednesday\, May 18\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Inside Out
Wednesday\, June 15\, 10:3 0am to 12:00pm
T opic: TBA
Campbell River Family Services\, 48 7-10th Avenue
Join your fellow foster parents for a time of learni ng and growing as we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. \;Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided.
For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 25 0-287-2421.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20160418T2221390Z-490916-325@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160615T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Film Fest 2016 DESCRIPTION:(3rd Wednesday of the month) Wednesday\, May 18\, 10:30am to 12 :00 noon Topic: Inside Out Wednesday\, June 15\, 10:30am to 12:00pm Topic: TBA Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Join your fellow fos ter parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch educational fil ms with a caregiver focus. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn provided. For more i nformation please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at 250-286-0611 or La urie Overton at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Wednes day\, May 18\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Inside Out
Wednesday\, June 15\, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Topic: TBA
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Join you r fellow foster parents for a time of learning and growing as we watch edu cational films with a caregiver focus. \;Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn pr ovided.
For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Will iams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20160418T2215520Z-490916-326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160525T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 25\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Partnership w ith Birth Families Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 48 7-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month no meetings in July or August) A ttendance is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver . We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring the ir infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics to keep you r caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively pe er discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-61 35. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, May 25 \, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
< strong>Topic: \;Partnership with Birth Families
Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 48 7-10th \;Avenue< /p>
(4th \;Wednesday of the month no meetings in July o r August)
Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Sa fe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are w elcome to bring their infants and toddlers. \; Each monthly meeting fe atures topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops \, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mar y Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20160418T2219160Z-490916-327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160622T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 22\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Care for the Caregivers Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month no meetings in July or August) Attendan ce is required to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies Caregiver. We me et in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring their infa nts and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics to keep your careg iver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts and lively peer disc ussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, June 22\,
Topic: \;Care for the Caregivers
Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Room\, 487 -10th \;Avenue
(4th \;Wednesday of the month no meetings in July or August)
Attendance is required to maintain your standing as a Saf e Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are we lcome to bring their infants and toddlers. \; Each monthly meeting fea tures topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\ , handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20160418T2219050Z-490916-328@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160526T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160526T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\,May 26\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Child Development ( Usually the 4th Thursday of the month \, no meetings in June\, July or Aug ust) All Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly mee tings arranged by your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can netwo rk with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to local foster parents and there’s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the m eeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for m ore information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\,May 26\, 9:30am to 11:30a m
Topic: Child Development
(Usually the 4th \;Thursday of the month \, no meetings in June\, July or August)
A ll Foster parents in Campbell River are invited to these monthly meetings arranged by your local Foster Parent Association. Here you can network wit h local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Coming meeti ngs will have themes of interest to local foster parents and there&rsquo\; s a door prize draw! Children welcomed\; a child-minding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at \;sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;for more information .
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parents Room UID:20160418T2220550Z-490916-329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160724 SUMMARY:Annual Foster Community Picnic and Social DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DAY! Sunday\, July 24\, TBA Hagle Park (off York Road) All Campbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and sta ff are invited to join in for an afternoon of socializing and fun! Bring a picnic lunch your family\, lawn chairs\, drinks and your sun protection! Location approximately 10kms south of Campbell River off Jodi-Lynn Way in the York Road area\, Hagle Park is a wheel-chair/ stroller accessible recr eation area. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a play ground for the kids\, fenced basketball/l road hockey courts\, and multi-u se playing field. The perfect location for foster family fun! More even de tails will be coming soon\, watch your email for the poster. See you there ! This all-ages even is arranged by you Campbell River Foster Parent Assoc iation and generously funded by the Randal Fund and the FPSS Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SAVE THE DAY!
Hagle Park (off York R oad)
All Campbell River and area foster families\, MCFD s ocial workers and staff are invited to join in for an afternoon of sociali zing and fun! Bring a picnic lunch your family\, lawn chairs\, \;drink s and your sun protection!
Location approximately 10kms south of C ampbell River off Jodi-Lynn Way in the York Road area\, Hagle Park is a wh eel-chair/ stroller accessible recreation area. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a playground for the kids\, fenced basketball /l road hockey courts\, and multi-use playing field. The perfect location for foster family fun!
More even details will be coming soon\, wat ch your email for the poster. See you there! This all-ages even is arrange d by you Campbell River Foster Parent Association and generously funded by the Randal Fund and the FPSS Society.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Hagle Park\, Campbell River\, BC\, off york road UID:20160418T2230560Z-490916-330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160511T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/ MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 11th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 G ray Street\, Port Hardy All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also dis cuss local fostering trends. Contact Maggie Fiddler at 250- 949-8011 or Ky li Lum at 250- 230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information or to suggest an agenda item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, May 11 th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
All fos ter parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are i nvited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering co ncerns and learn about MCFD updates. We also discuss local fostering trend s. Contact Maggie Fiddler at 250- 949-8011 or Kyli Lum at 250- 230-3484 or 250-956-3134 for more information or to suggest an agenda item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street\, Port Hardy UID:20160421T2044010Z-490916-331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160525T203000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Education Video Night DESCRIPTION:The Whole-Brain Child Wednesday\, May 25th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm V IHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue (Usually the 4th Wedn esday of the month) Please note the date of the March event as we accommod ate March Break. All foster parents are encouraged to join in as we view a nd discuss The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Y our Child’s Developing Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and H elp Your Family Thrive. This practical parenting DVD presentation featurin g Dr. Daniel Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson \, Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestselling bo ok The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotio nal and intellectual development in children. Learn how to turn outbursts\ , arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a child’s brain an d foster vital growth. To assist us with handout preparation\, please re gister with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956-3134. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Whole-Brain Child
Wednesday\, May 25th\, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
VIHA Mental Heal th Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue
(Usually the 4 th Wednesday of the month)
Please note the date of the March event as we accommodate March Break. All foster parents are encouraged to join in as we view and discuss The Whole-Br ain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child&rsquo\;s Deve loping Mind\, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles\, and Help Your Family Thrive. This practical parenting DVD presentation featuring Dr. Danie l Siegel\, M.D.\, neuropsychiatrist\, and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson\, Ph.D.\, teaches the core ideas and strategies from their bestselling book The Whole-Brain Child. They demonstrate how to cultivate healthy emotiona l and intellectual development in children. Learn how to turn outbursts\, arguments\, and fears into opportunities to integrate a child&rsquo\;s bra in and foster vital growth.
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To assist us with hand out preparation\, please register with Kyli Lum at 250-230-3484 or 250-956 -3134.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:VIHA Mental Health Building\, 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue\, Port Hardy UID:20160421T2048270Z-490916-332@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160608T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Luncheon Wednesday\, June 8th\, 12:00noon to 2:00 pm Heather Walkus’ home\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve All Foster Par ents are welcome. This is a casual social time for foster parents to inter act while enjoying some yummy food. Contact Jackie Kervin 250-949-7397 or nicoord@fpsss.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Luncheon
Wednesday\, June 8th
Heather Walkus&rsquo \; home\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquate Reserve
All Foster P arents are welcome. This is a casual social time for foster parents to int eract while enjoying some yummy food.
Contact Jackie Kervin 250-94 9-7397 or nicoord@fpsss .com \;for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Heather Walkus home\, 500 Wakas Way\, Tsulquater Reserve UID:20160421T2101020Z-490916-333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160501 SUMMARY:Mother's Day DESCRIPTION:FPSSS would like to thank all of the biological mothers\, foste r moms\, adoptive mothers\, grandmothers\, step-moms\, and those filling i n the role on mom in all its shapes and forms. Thank you for all the nurtu rance\, patience\, love guidance\, laundry\, chauffeuring\, meals\, and mo st of all\, time that you give each and every. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSSS would like to thank all of the biolog ical mothers\, foster moms\, adoptive mothers\, grandmothers\, step-moms\, and those filling in the role on mom in all its shapes and forms. Thank y ou for all the nurturance\, patience\, love guidance\, laundry\, chauffeur ing\, meals\, and most of all\, time that you give each and every.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160421T2111450Z-490916-334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160619 SUMMARY:Father's Day DESCRIPTION:FPSSS would like to thank all of the biological fathers\, foste r dads adoptive fatrhers\, grandfathers\, step-dads\, and those filling in the role on dad in all its shapes and forms. Thank you for all the nurtur ance\, patience\, love guidance\, laundry\, chauffeuring\, meals\, and mos t of all\, time that you give each and every. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSSS would like to thank all of the biolog ical fathers\, foster dads \;adoptive fatrhers\, grandfathers\, step-d ads\, and those filling in the role on dad in all its shapes and forms.
Thank you for all the nurturance\, patience\, love guidance\, laundr y\, chauffeuring\, meals\, and most of all\, time that you give each and e very.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160421T2113140Z-490916-335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160517T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, May17th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue Bring your coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton a t 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
Tuesday\, May17th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Bring your coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. \;
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20160503T1749260Z-490916-336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2224000Z-490916-337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160919T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160919T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2224450Z-490916-338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161031T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161031T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2226500Z-490916-339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161024T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161024T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2226130Z-490916-340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161017T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161017T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2225500Z-490916-341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161003T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2225270Z-490916-342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160926T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Toddler and Preschool Group DESCRIPTION:This is a great time and place for foster parent with little on es to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consulta nts. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standard s\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parents. For more informat ion\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cv coord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a great time and place for foster p arent with little ones to stay connected with fostering community and the Behavioural Consultants. We work on issues that are arising in your home\; changes to Standards\; emotional wellness\; etc. Join us in a safe place for your children to play and for you to interact with other foster parent s. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20160901T2224550Z-490916-343@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20161212;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161010T113000 DESCRIPTION:Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, gri ef and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more informati on\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest\, a weekly educational and suppor tive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of k ids in care. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, bra in differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, an d self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided . For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca \;or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society UID:20161027T1613210Z-490916-344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160918T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160918T153000 SUMMARY:6th Annual Foster Families Fall Event DESCRIPTION:LINC Youth Centre\, across from the Lewis Centre We encourage t he kids to bring their scooters and helmets. There will be games\, video g ames\, foosball as well as live entertainment. All Foster Families are wel come! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:LINC Youth Centre\, across from the Lewis C
entre
We encourage the kids to bring their scooters and helmets. Ther
e will be games\, video games\, foosball as well as live entertainment. Al
l Foster Families are welcome!
Please join in the discussions\, networking \, and tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please co ntact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Lewis Centre\, Craft Room A UID:20160901T2235080Z-490916-346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160930T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160930T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20161029;BYDAY=-1FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160930T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161028T093000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, September 30th\, 9:30am to 11 :30am Topic: Community Resources Friday\, October 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Update on Substance Use The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happe ns monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy a t mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Sept
ember 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Community Resources
Friday
\, October 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Update on Substance Use
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more informat
ion\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703
-6135.
Topic: Community Resources
The Comox V
alley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please c
ontact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellam
y@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
Topic: Update on Substance Use
The Com
ox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, plea
se contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbe
llamy@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
No September meeting
Friday\, October 7th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
C
ampbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Fri
day of month)
Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Cons
ultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate
. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about
MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Tom Robinson at
sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more info
rmation or to suggest a discussion item.
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference
Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group of
fers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween o
r teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven
discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be pro
vided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie
Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference
Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group of
fers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween o
r teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven
discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be pro
vided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie
Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
\, 487-10th Avenue
The committee is focusing on arranging 2016 foster
community training events. Contact your Behavioural Consultant\, Laurie a
t 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 if you would like to part
icipate in the planning.
Wednesday\, September 21st\, 10:30am to 12:
00 noon
Topic: Documentary on Children and Internet Safety
Early Years Centre\, CR Family Services\, 487-10th
Avenue\, Campbell River
(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Join your f
ellow foster parents for a time of learning and skill development as we wa
tch educational films with a caregiver focus. Drop-ins welcome. Popcorn pr
ovided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Williams at
250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
Wednesday\, October 19th\, 10:45am to 12:00
noon
Topic: to be announced
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Join
your fellow foster parents for a time of learning and skill development a
s we watch educational films with a caregiver focus. Drop-ins welcome. Pop
corn provided. For more information please contact at Mary Catherine Willi
ams at 250-286-0611 or Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421.
Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation facility. Open to all foster parents and the children and youth in their homes. A member of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with act ivities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their children. This all-ages event is arranged by your CR Fost er Parent Association and generously funded by the Randell Fund and the FP SS Society. Drop by and meet your Association members. For more informatio n and to register\, so we have enough pizza\, please contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com \;or 250-204-1566.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Complex UID:20160907T2015500Z-490916-356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160922T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160922T120000 SUMMARY:Connect Parent Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20161201;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Fall 2016 Foster Parents of youth from 12 to 18 Thursdays\, Sep tember 22 to December 1\, 2016 Campbell River Family Services To find ou t more about the Connect Parent Group for Foster Parents in Campbell River contact Laurie Overton\, Campbell River Family Services at 250-287-2421 o r laurie.overton@crfs.ca Or Mary Catherine Williams\, John Howard Society of North Island at 250-286-0611 or maryc@jhsni.bc.ca For more information about Connect Parent please see the website www.connectparentgroup.ca Conn ect is designed for parents and caregivers of teens just like you. It addr esses changes that occur between parents/caregivers and teens and helps th em keep their relationship strong and positive. Connect is for everyone – it helps protect teens as they move forward in their journey to adulthood. Connect has been proven to be evidence-based and consistently produces si gnificant improvements across a broad band of outcomes including behaviour problems and parenting satisfaction. Caregivers uniformly report that the program is extremely helpful: they report feeling less stressed and more effective in parenting\; they see fewer behaviour problems and better soci al functioning in their teen. Our work evaluating Connect continues. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall 2016
Foster Parents of youth f rom 12 to 18
Thursdays\, September 22 to December 1\, 2016
Campbell River Family Services
\;
To find out more a bout the Connect Parent Group for Foster Parents in Campbell River contact Laurie Overton\, Campbell River Family Services at 250-2 87-2421 or laurie.overton@crfs.ca< /a>
Or
Mary Catherine Williams\, John How ard Society of North Island at 250-286-0611 or maryc@jhsni.bc.ca
For more information about Connect Parent please see the website w ww.connectparentgroup.ca
Connect is designed for parents a nd caregivers of teens just like you. It addresses changes that occur betw een parents/caregivers and teens and helps them keep their relationship st rong and positive. Connect is for everyone &ndash\; it helps protect teens as they move forward in their journey to adulthood.
Con nect has been proven to be evidence-based and consistently produces signif icant improvements across a broad band of outcomes including behaviour pro blems and parenting satisfaction. Caregivers uniformly report that the pro gram is extremely helpful: they report feeling less stressed and more effe ctive in parenting\; they see fewer behaviour problems and better social f unctioning in their teen. Our work evaluating Connect continues.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20160908T1611190Z-490916-357@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T123000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1-4 The Child’s Family DESCRIPTION:S1-4 The Child’s Family—3 hours This module emphasizes the impo rtance of family to the child and promotes an understanding of the child’s family. The caregiver’s role in working with and involving the child’s fa mily is explored. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinato r 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A lim ited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parent s who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE p rogram. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs asso ciated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to rem ove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the mini stry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1-4 The Child&rsquo\;s Famil
y&mdash\;3 hours
This module emphasizes the imp
ortance of family to the child and promotes an understanding of the child&
rsquo\;s family. The caregiver&rsquo\;s role in working with and involving
the child&rsquo\;s family is explored.
To Re gister
Please Conta ct Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subs idy/Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and trav el subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers tha t prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE class es and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, furth er funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster paren ts are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1748280Z-490916-358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161011T160000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1-2 Communication Skills & Self-Awareness DESCRIPTION:S1-2 Communication Skills & Self-Awareness—3 hours This module addresses why effective communication skills are foundational to caregivin g relationships with children\, youth\, families\, and members of the chil d care team. The importance of how self-awareness impacts our communicatio n and relationships with others is emphasized. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy i s available for foster parents who face financial barriers that prevent th em from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist wi th (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding m ay be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advis ed to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1-2 Communication Skills &\; Se lf-Awareness&mdash\;3 hours
This module addresses why eff ective communication skills are foundational to caregiving relationships w ith children\, youth\, families\, and members of the child care team. The importance of how self-awareness impacts our communication and relationshi ps with others is emphasized.
To Register
Plea se Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childc are Subsidy/Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barr iers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are i ntended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCF CE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier \, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, fost er parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy reque sts must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1750240Z-490916-359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161011T210000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1-3 Effects of Caregiving DESCRIPTION:S1-3 Effects of Caregiving—3 hours Learners explore the possibl e impacts of caregiving on the foster family and on self. Relationships wi thin neighbourhood and community are also discussed. The signs and sources of stress will be addressed\, as well as methods for managing them. To R egister Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bc fce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A limited amount of childca re and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial b arriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds ar e intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If t he subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barr ier\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, f oster parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy re quests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1-3 Effects of Caregiving&mdash\;3 hours
Learners explore the possible impacts of caregivin g on the foster family and on self. Relationships within neighbourhood and community are also discussed. The signs and sources of stress will be add ressed\, as well as methods for managing them. \;
Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-92 2-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy
A limi ted amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE pr ogram. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs assoc iated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive D irector of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remo ve the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the minis try. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource w orker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. &nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1743320Z-490916-360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161011T123000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1-1 Caring for Children: Overview DESCRIPTION:S1-1 Caring for Children: Overview—3 hours This module provides an overview of the training program with an emphasis on MCFD’s Guardiansh ip Model\, the concept of teamwork\, and the roles and responsibilities of those providing care to children. Themes include child and youth developm ent\, developing relationships and communication skills\, guiding children ’s behaviour\, supporting families\, and respecting the diversity of child ren and families. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinat or 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A li mited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster paren ts who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs ass ociated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to re move the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the min istry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1-1 Caring for Children: Overview&mdash\;3 hours
To Regis ter
Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy /Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that p revent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy pro vided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1747170Z-490916-361@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T160000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1-5 Observing\, Recording\, & Reporting DESCRIPTION:S1-5 Observing\, Recording\, & Reporting—3 hours This module ad dresses the importance of communicating succinct\, accurate\, and relevant information to the child’s worker and other professionals involved with t he child. Participants learn the benefits and purposes of observing and re cording\, describe the differences between behavioural description and beh avioural interpretation\, identify what is relevant to record in a daily l og\, and discuss when to report relevant information to the appropriate me mber of the care team. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coord inator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster p arents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BC FCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Execu tive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient t o remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their reso urce worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1-5 Observing\, Recording\, &\; Reporting&mdash\;3 hours
This module addresses the impor tance of communicating succinct\, accurate\, and relevant information to t he child&rsquo\;s worker and other professionals involved with the child. Participants learn the benefits and purposes of observing and recording\, describe the differences between behavioural description and behavioural i nterpretation\, identify what is relevant to record in a daily log\, and d iscuss when to report relevant information to the appropriate member of th e care team.
To Register
Please Contact Eva Vo wles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/Trave l Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel subsid y is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and mu st be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further fundin g may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are ad vised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1749340Z-490916-362@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161014T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161014T123000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 8b When Children Experience Abuse & Neglect DESCRIPTION:S1 - 8a When Children Experience Abuse & Neglect—Part 2 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total) Learners will explore how to recognize the sympto ms and indicators of abuse and neglect and the effect on children. Emphasi s will be placed on learning ways to deal positively with reactions and fe elings about child abuse and how to identify and respond to the needs of a bused and neglected children. Understanding how to support a child who is disclosing will be discussed. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFC E Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel S ubsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for f oster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) th e costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by th e Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not suffi cient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available f rom the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact the ir resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of regis tration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 8a When Children Experience Ab use &\; Neglect&mdash\;Part 2 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total)< /p>
Learners will explore how to recognize the symptoms and indicators
of abuse and neglect and the effect on children. Emphasis will be placed
on
learning ways to deal positively with reactions and feelings about
child abuse and how to identify and respond to the needs of abused and ne
glected children. Understanding how to support a child who is disclosing w
ill be discussed.
To Regist er
Please Contact E va Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/ Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel s ubsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that pr event them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to a ssist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes a nd must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy prov ided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further f unding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents a re advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1807120Z-490916-363@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T210000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 6 Child and Youth Development DESCRIPTION:S1 - 6 Child and Youth Development—3 hours This module helps ca regivers understand how children and youth develop and grow\, and will exp lore potential influences on their development. Participants will learn ho w to support the growth and development of children and youth placed in th eir care. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888- 922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A limited amo unt of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who fa ce financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated w ith attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 6 Child and Youth Development& mdash\;3 hours
This module helps caregivers understand ho w children and youth develop and grow\, and will explore potential influen ces on their development. Participants will learn how to support the growt h and development of children and youth placed in their care.
Please Con tact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Su bsidy/Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and tr avel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers t hat prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intende d to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE cla sses and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsid y provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, fur ther funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster par ents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests mu st be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1756150Z-490916-364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161014T160000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 9a Guiding Behaviour of Children & Youth DESCRIPTION:S1 - 9a Guiding Behaviour of Children & Youth—Part 1 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total) This module will introduce ways of understanding and guiding behaviours using a child/youth-centred approach. Learners will ex plore ways of understanding and being with children and youth where behavi ours may present challenges. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Su bsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for fo ster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not suffic ient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available fr om the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact thei r resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of regist ration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 9a Guiding Behaviour of Childr en &\; Youth&mdash\;Part 1 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total)
This module will introduce ways of understanding and guiding behaviou rs using a child/youth-centred approach. Learners will explore ways of und erstanding and being with children and youth where behaviours may present challenges.
To Register
Please Contact Eva Vow les\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and mus t be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided b y FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are adv ised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made a t the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1808270Z-490916-365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T210000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 8a When Children Experience Abuse & Neglect DESCRIPTION:S1 - 8a When Children Experience Abuse & Neglect—Part 1 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total) Learners will explore how to recognize the sympto ms and indicators of abuse and neglect and the effect on children. Emphasi s will be placed on learning ways to deal positively with reactions and fe elings about child abuse and how to identify and respond to the needs of a bused and neglected children. Understanding how to support a child who is disclosing will be discussed. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFC E Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel S ubsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for f oster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) th e costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by th e Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not suffi cient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available f rom the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact the ir resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of regis tration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 8a When Children Experience Ab use &\; Neglect&mdash\;Part 1 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total)< /p>
Learners will explore how to recognize the symptoms and indicators
of abuse and neglect and the effect on children. Emphasis will be placed
on
learning ways to deal positively with reactions and feelings about
child abuse and how to identify and respond to the needs of abused and ne
glected children. Understanding how to support a child who is disclosing w
ill be discussed.
To Regist er
Please Contact E va Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/ Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel s ubsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that pr event them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to a ssist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes a nd must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy prov ided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further f unding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents a re advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1800150Z-490916-366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T123000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 7a Attachment\, Separation\, & Loss DESCRIPTION:S1 - 7a Attachment\, Separation\, & Loss—Part 1 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total) A child placed in foster care can experience separations from his parents\, family members\, and other significant people who affec t their development and behaviour. In this module\, the learner will focus on understanding attachment and loss of attachment through discussion in small groups and through the use of case studies. Participants will learn to promote healthy attachments in the children/youth in their care. To Reg ister Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfc e@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial bar riers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BC FCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrie r\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, fos ter parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requ ests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 7a Attachment\, Separation\, & amp\; Loss&mdash\;Part 1 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total)
A child placed in foster care can experience separations from his parents\ , family members\, and other significant people who affect their developme nt and behaviour. In this module\, the learner will focus on understanding attachment and loss of attachment through discussion in small groups and through the use of case studies. Participants will learn to promote health y attachments in the children/youth in their care.
To Register
Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8 437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents wh o face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE progr am. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associat ed with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Dire ctor of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the ministry . In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource work er. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1805500Z-490916-367@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T160000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 7b Attachment\, Separation\, & Loss DESCRIPTION:S1 - 7b Attachment\, Separation\, & Loss—Part 2 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total) A child placed in foster care can experience separations from his parents\, family members\, and other significant people who affec t their development and behaviour. In this module\, the learner will focus on understanding attachment and loss of attachment through discussion in small groups and through the use of case studies. Participants will learn to promote healthy attachments in the children/youth in their care. To Reg ister Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfc e@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents who face financial bar riers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BC FCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrie r\, further funding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, fos ter parents are advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requ ests must be made at the time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 7b Attachment\, Separation\, & amp\; Loss&mdash\;Part 2 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total)
A child placed in foster care can experience separations from his parents\ , family members\, and other significant people who affect their developme nt and behaviour. In this module\, the learner will focus on understanding attachment and loss of attachment through discussion in small groups and through the use of case studies. Participants will learn to promote health y attachments in the children/youth in their care.
To Register
Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8 437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for foster parents wh o face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE progr am. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associat ed with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Dire ctor of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available from the ministry . In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact their resource work er. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1809470Z-490916-368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161014T210000 SUMMARY:PORT HARDY BCFCE S1 - 9b Guiding Behaviour of Children & Youth DESCRIPTION:S1 - 9b Guiding Behaviour of Children & Youth—Part 2 of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total) This module will introduce ways of understanding and guiding behaviours using a child/youth-centred approach. Learners will ex plore ways of understanding and being with children and youth where behavi ours may present challenges. To Register Please Contact Eva Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or bcfce@fpsss.com Childcare Subsidy/Travel Su bsidy A limited amount of childcare and travel subsidy is available for fo ster parents who face financial barriers that prevent them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to assist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes and must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy provided by FPSS is not suffic ient to remove the financial barrier\, further funding may be available fr om the ministry. In this case\, foster parents are advised to contact thei r resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of regist ration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:S1 - 9b Guiding Behaviour of Childr en &\; Youth&mdash\;Part 2 \;of 2 is 3 Hours (6 hours Total)
This module will introduce ways of understanding and guiding be haviours using a child/youth-centred approach. Learners will explore ways of understanding and being with children and youth where behaviours may pr esent challenges.
To Regist er
Please Contact E va Vowles\, BCFCE Coordinator 1-888-922-8437 Or \;bcfce@fpsss.com
Childcare Subsidy/ Travel Subsidy
A limited amount of childcare and travel s ubsidy is available for foster parents who face financial barriers that pr event them from attending the BCFCE program. These funds are intended to a ssist with (not cover) the costs associated with attending BCFCE classes a nd must be approved by the Executive Director of FPSS. If the subsidy prov ided by FPSS is not sufficient to remove the financial barrier\, further f unding may be available from the ministry. In this case\, foster parents a re advised to contact their resource worker. All subsidy requests must be made at the time of registration. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160912T1809250Z-490916-369@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160910T160000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Port Hardy Annual Foster Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:Annual Foster Family Picnic Saturday\, September 10th\, 12:00 n oon to 4:00pm Cluxewe Resort All foster families are welcome. You may choo se the option to stay the night. Caregivers wishing to stay the night need to make their own arrangements. Celebrate the end of summer with your fel low foster families! Lots of fun and great company! Watch for details to b e announced\, or please contact your Resource Social Worker Maggie Fidler at 250-949-8011 or foster parent coordinator Jackie Kervin at 250 -949-739 7. Cluxewe Resort is located 9 km north of Port Hardy (Follow blue highway signs\, Cluxewe is off the highway on the right hand side coming from Por t Hardy). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual Foster Family Picnic Saturda
y\, September 10th\, 12:00 noon to 4:00pm Cluxewe Resort
Al
l foster families are welcome. You may choose the option to stay the night
. Caregivers wishing to stay the night need to make their own arrangements
. Celebrate the end of summer with your fellow foster families! Lots of fu
n and great company! Watch for details to be announced\, or please contact
your Resource Social Worker Maggie Fidler at 250-949-8011 or foster paren
t coordinator Jackie Kervin at 250 -949-7397. Cluxewe Resort is located 9
km north of Port Hardy (Follow blue highway signs\, Cluxewe is off the hig
hway on the right hand side coming from Port Hardy).
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
NOTE DATE CHANGE
Foster parents\, social work ers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to particip ate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn abo ut MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Maggie Fidle r at 250-949-8011 or Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 for more information or to suggest an agenda item. \;
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom UID:20160912T1818200Z-490916-371@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161115T110000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 15th\, from 9:30am to 11:00am Valley View So ccer Club (beside Mark Isfeld Secondary School) Please come and join in th e discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For more information or add t o the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4 488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, November 15th\, from 9:30am to 11
:00am
Valley View Soccer Club (beside Mark Isfeld Secondary School)Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats.
For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at
cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Topic: Adverse Childhood Experience
Study
The Comox Valley Safe Babies caregivers meet monthly.
For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca \;or 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavio
ural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to participa
te. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn abou
t MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom
Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 f
or more information or to suggest a discussion item.
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference
Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group of
fers great conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween o
r teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven
discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be pro
vided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, you can contact Laurie
Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
Topic: Adverse Childhood Experience
s (ACE) Study
No Dece
mber meeting
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Attendance is encouraged to maintain your standing as
a Safe Babies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers a
re welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting featu
res topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\,
handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary C
atherine at 250-703-6135.
Topic: Understanding Foster Home In
vestigations
No December meeting
Foste
r parents are encouraged to drop in and discover the benefits of peer supp
ort! Here you can network with local foster parents and share your concern
s and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to foster pa
rents. It is a priority of the CRFPA to provide ample time at each meeting
for foster parents to socialize\, receive peer support\, and raise items
of interest related to caregiving. Children welcomed\; a childminding room
adjoins the meeting room. No December meeting\, instead\, join us for Hol
iday Party on December 10th! Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;for more in
formation.
Doors open 8:30am
The Joint E
ducation committee is providing training in diversity awareness and inclus
ion practices with emphasis on skill development for caregivers wishing to
nurture supportive\, protective connections with those in their care. You
r participation is strongly encouraged. A hot catered lunch will be provid
ed. Sponsored by the member agencies of your Campbell River Joint Educatio
n Committee. Please register with your Behavioural Consultant to Caregiver
s.
On-line Training Group Session<
/strong>
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
F
oster parents work in environments where personal and sensitive informatio
n is collected\, used\, and disclosed. We have a duty to protect this pers
onal information. As you may be aware\, the Provincial Government has deve
loped a mandatory privacy training course that must be taken by all gove
rnment contracted service providers who have access to Personal Informatio
n. For those working under a Foster Care Agreement\, only the contract sig
natories must complete the training. MCFD is responsible to ensure complia
nce with this requirement. The training is a one-time only requirement. Se
rvice providers who do not comply with the training requirement would be i
n breach of contract and contracts may not be renewed until the training i
s completed. Your Campbell River MCFD Resource Team has made special arran
gements to provide this training in a group setting. Please co
ntact your Resource Social Worker if you need more details about this mand
atory training\, completing individually as a self-directed on-line course
\, or attending the group session.
Potluck Finger-food snacks
All Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foste
r Family Gym-time and Holiday Party at the Sportsplex Recreation facility.
Open to foster parents and all the children and youth in their homes. A m
ember of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities an
d equipment. Caregivers are asked to contribute finger food treat to the s
nack table.
Please note: Santa has been inv
ited\; we are waiting for his RSVP! This all-ages event is arranged by you
r CR Foster Parent Association and generously funded by the Randell Fund a
nd the FPSS Society. For more information and to register\, please contact
Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@ho
tmail.com \;or Judy uicoord@fps
ss.com \;or 250-204-1566.
Wednesday\, November 16th\, 1:00pm to 2:00p
m
All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Yout
h Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity
to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss
local fostering trends. Contact Maggie Fiddler at 250-949-8011 or Jackie
Kervin at 250-949-7397 for more information or to suggest an agenda item.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:North Island
LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161211T173000
SUMMARY:Foster Family Christmas Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:December 11\, 2016\, Time: 3:30 to 4:40 followed by 45 minutes
of deck time with Santa goody bags and snacks will be provided. Celebrate
with your fellow foster families! Bring your children and youth and join u
s for an afternoon swim. All foster families welcome. Watch for more infor
mation to be announced as planning progresses. Please contact Maggie Fiddl
er at 250-949-8011 or Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 for more information.
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December 11\, 2016\, Tim e: 3:30 to 4:40 followed by 45 minutes of deck time with Santa goody bags and snacks will be provided.
Celebrate with your fellow foster families! Brin g your children and youth and join us for an afternoon swim. All foster fa milies welcome. Watch for more information to be announced as planning pro gresses. Please contact Maggie Fiddler at 250-949-8011 or Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397 for more information.
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:Port Hardy Recreation Centre UID:20161205T1908290Z-490916-382@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170109T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170425;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T110000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170320T110000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170417T110000 DESCRIPTION:Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain diffe rences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-c are. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For mo re information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-3 34-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest\, a weekly educational and suppor tive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of k ids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain devel opment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca \;or 250-334-7341 e xt 323.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society UID:20170224T1704360Z-490916-383@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170124T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170124T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and tasty treats. We will be having a presentation (training and distribution) on Na loxone (Overdose) kits. This will be approx. 30 minutes long starting righ t at 9:30am. Please come! Contact Lisa at 250-898-4488 or cvcoord@fpsss.co m to add to the agenda or any questions you may have. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please come and join in the discussions\, n
etworking and tasty treats.
We will be having a presentation (trainin
g and distribution) on Naloxone (Overdose) kits. This will be approx. 30 m
inutes long starting right at 9:30am. Please come! Contact Lisa at 250-898
-4488 or cvcoord@fpsss.com to add to the agenda or any questions you may h
ave.
Friday\, January 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30amTopic: Public Health Nurse Services
Friday\, February 24th\, 9:30
am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\,
237 3rd Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly.
For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@
shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Friday\, January 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30amTopic: Public Health Nurse Services
Friday\, February 24th\, 9:30
am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\,
237 3rd Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly.
For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@
shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Wednesday\, January 4th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Discussion/Check in Confidentiality and Isolation
Wednes
day\, February 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Communication and Respe
ct\; Potluck Brunch - MCFD Workers invited!
Campbell River Family Ser
vices\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Wednesday of the month)
FPSS Societ
y encourages foster parents to drop in and discover the benefits of peer s
upport! Here you can network with local foster parents and share your conc
erns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to foster
parents. It is a priority of the CRFPA to provide ample time at each meet
ing for foster parents to socialize\, receive peer support\, and raise ite
ms of interest related to caregiving. Children welcomed\; a childminding r
oom adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@
hotmail.com for more information.
Wednesday\, January 4th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Discussion/Check in Confidentiality and Isolation
Wednes
day\, February 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Communication and Respe
ct\; Potluck Brunch - MCFD Workers invited!
Campbell River Family Ser
vices\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Wednesday of the month)
FPSS Societ
y encourages foster parents to drop in and discover the benefits of peer s
upport! Here you can network with local foster parents and share your conc
erns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to foster
parents. It is a priority of the CRFPA to provide ample time at each meet
ing for foster parents to socialize\, receive peer support\, and raise ite
ms of interest related to caregiving. Children welcomed\; a childminding r
oom adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@
hotmail.com for more information.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, February 3rd\, 9:3
0am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Friday of the month)
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\,
Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invite
d to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concern
s\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact c
o-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at
250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, February 3rd\, 9:3
0am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Friday of the month)
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\,
Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invite
d to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concern
s\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact c
o-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at
250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, January 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Responding to Thr
eatening Behaviours in the Foster Home
Tuesday\, February 7th\, 12:00
noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Challenging Placements
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This g
roup offers conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween
or teen in your care. January&rsquo\;s meeting is open to all foster paren
ts. Join us for a group discussion on responding to threatening or dangero
us behaviours by children and youth in care. February&rsquo\;s meeting foc
uses on Challenging Placements. How can you and the social worker build a
supportive relationship? How do caregivers cope with feeling like they are
n&rsquo\;t making a difference in the life of teens? Bring your coffee and
drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to sugge
st a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robins
on at 250-286-7542.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, January 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Responding to Thr
eatening Behaviours in the Foster Home
Tuesday\, February 7th\, 12:00
noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Challenging Placements
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This g
roup offers conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween
or teen in your care. January&rsquo\;s meeting is open to all foster paren
ts. Join us for a group discussion on responding to threatening or dangero
us behaviours by children and youth in care. February&rsquo\;s meeting foc
uses on Challenging Placements. How can you and the social worker build a
supportive relationship? How do caregivers cope with feeling like they are
n&rsquo\;t making a difference in the life of teens? Bring your coffee and
drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For more information or to sugge
st a topic\, you can contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-2421 or Jean Robins
on at 250-286-7542.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, January 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Public
Health Nurse Services
Wednesday\, February 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 n
oon
Topic: to be announced
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-
10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Attendance is encourage
d to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies
Caregiver. We meet in a
child-friendly room and welcome caregivers to
bring their infants and
toddlers. Monthly meeting feature topics to
keep your caregiver skil
ls current through mini-workshops\, handouts
and lively peer discussi
on! For more information\, contact Mary
Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, January 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Public
Health Nurse Services
Wednesday\, February 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 n
oon
Topic: to be announced
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-
10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Attendance is encourage
d to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies
Caregiver. We meet in a
child-friendly room and welcome caregivers to
bring their infants and
toddlers. Monthly meeting feature topics to
keep your caregiver skil
ls current through mini-workshops\, handouts
and lively peer discussi
on! For more information\, contact Mary
Catherine at 250-703-6135.
FASD Keyworker Programs of
Comox Valle
y and Campbell River presents
Discussions About Fetal Alcohol Spectru
m
Disorder
Service Providers Training
A Pro-D and Community
Training Event
Friday\, February 24th\, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Horst
Henning Hall\, Oyster Bay Resort\,
4537 South Island Hwy (19A)
Keynote speaker\, Brenda Knight\, internationally known registered
ps
ychologist recognized for her FASD work and a parent of a child
with
FASD. The event will bring together professionals\, caregivers\,
and
other service providers supporting those with FASD. The day
will cons
ist of discussions of current research\, evidence\, model
practice an
d ideas to expand how we sustain and enhance the lives
of individuals
with FASD.
For information\, contact Bobby Boyd\, FASD Keyworker\,Wachiay Friendship Centre 250-338-7793.
To register\, contact Jen
ny McLeod\, FASD Keyworker at
jenny.mcleod@cradacl.bc.ca or at 250-28
6-0955. Provide your
name\, email\, phone number\, and attendance dat
e.
Thursday\, March 16th\, 9:30am to 11:
30am
Lewis Centre \, 489 Old Island Highway\, (Craftroom A)
Plea
se join us for a time of discussions\, networking and tasty treats. For mo
re information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord
@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
Friday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Attachment
Friday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topi
c: Infant Mental Health
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3
rd Street\,
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For
more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw
.ca or 250-703-6135.
Friday\, March 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Attachment
Friday\, April 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topi
c: Infant Mental Health
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3
rd Street\,
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For
more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw
.ca or 250-703-6135.
Wednesday\, March 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30pmWednesday\, April 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
Campbell River Family S
ervices\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Wednesday of the month)
Foster pa
rents are encouraged to drop in and discover the benefits of peer support!
Here you can network with local foster parents and share your concerns an
d successes. Meetings have themes and topics of interest to foster parents
. CRFPA provides ample time at each meeting for foster parents to socializ
e\, receive peer support\, and raise items of interest related to caregivi
ng. Children welcome\; a childminding room adjoins the meeting room. Pleas
e contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services
UID:20170224T1713400Z-490916-400@localendar.com
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DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170405T113000
SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Wednesday\, April 5th
\, 9:30am to 11:30pm Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue (1st
Wednesday of the month) Foster parents are encouraged to drop in and disc
over the benefits of peer support! Here you can network with local foster
parents and share your concerns and successes. Meetings have themes and to
pics of interest to foster parents. CRFPA provides ample time at each meet
ing for foster parents to socialize\, receive peer support\, and raise ite
ms of interest related to caregiving. Children welcome\; a childminding ro
om adjoins the meeting room. Please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@h
otmail.com for more information.
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Wednesday\, March 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30pmWednesday\, April 5th\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
Campbell River Family S
ervices\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Wednesday of the month)
Foster pa
rents are encouraged to drop in and discover the benefits of peer support!
Here you can network with local foster parents and share your concerns an
d successes. Meetings have themes and topics of interest to foster parents
. CRFPA provides ample time at each meeting for foster parents to socializ
e\, receive peer support\, and raise items of interest related to caregivi
ng. Children welcome\; a childminding room adjoins the meeting room. Pleas
e contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services
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DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170303T103000
SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, April 7th\, 9:3
0am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Aven
ue (1st Friday of the month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Be
havioural Consultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited
to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\
, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-
chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 25
0-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
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Friday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Service
s\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Friday of the month)
All f
oster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child an
d Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your oppor
tunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and dis
cuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisest
art@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or
to suggest a discussion item.
Friday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 7th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Service
s\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Friday of the month)
All f
oster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child an
d Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your oppor
tunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and dis
cuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisest
art@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or
to suggest a discussion item.
Tuesday\, March 14th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Rescheduled from February 7th. Learn about local trends in youth drug use
including Fentanyl\, Naloxone kit information\, risk and protective facto
rs\, measured response and support for teens involved in substance use\, M
inistry expectations and accessing local resources. Guest presenters from
community organizations.
Open to all foster parents and MCFD staff. B
ring your lunch\, light refreshments will be offered. To register contact
Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566 by noon on Friday\, March 10th.
Include with your registration one question or statement that you would li
ke addressed by our presenters.
Are you looking for something to do with yo ur kids during March Break? Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation fa cility. This is an all-ages event. A member of the Sportsplex staff will b e present to assist with activities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their children. For more informatio n and to register\, so we have enough pizza\, please contact Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566. Thi s event is arranged by your CR Foster Parent Association and generously fu nded by the FPSS Society.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Complex UID:20170224T1748030Z-490916-405@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170329T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 29th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Attachmen t Wednesday\, April 26th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Infant Mental Heal th Campbell River Family Services\, Young Parent Centre\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Attendance is encouraged to maintain your sta nding as a Safe Babies Caregiver. Our meetings feature discussion topics o f interest to Safe Babies Caregivers. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics to keep your caregiver skills current through mini -workshops\, handouts and lively peer discussion! For more information\, c ontact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 29th\, 10:00am to 12:00 n
oon
Topic: Attachment
Wednesday\, April 26th\, 10:00am to 12:00
noon
Topic: Infant Mental Health
Campbell River Family Services\
, Young Parent Centre\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)<
br />Attendance is encouraged to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies C
aregiver. Our meetings feature discussion topics of interest to Safe Babie
s Caregivers. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome
to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics
to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts an
d lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Wednesday\, March 29th\, 10:00am to 12:00 n
oon
Topic: Attachment
Wednesday\, April 26th\, 10:00am to 12:00
noon
Topic: Infant Mental Health
Campbell River Family Services\
, Young Parent Centre\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)<
br />Attendance is encouraged to maintain your standing as a Safe Babies C
aregiver. Our meetings feature discussion topics of interest to Safe Babie
s Caregivers. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome
to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics
to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts an
d lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Tuesday\, April 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
This group offers conversation and practical tips to help you suppor
t the tween or teen in your care. Always a caregiver-driven discussion top
ic! Bring your coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For mor
e information or to suggest a topic\, contact Laurie Overton at 250-287-24
21 or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
Wednesday\, March 8th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray Street
(Every second month)
All fo
ster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are
invited to participate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering c
oncerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. C
ontact Nicki at 250-949-8011 or Jackie at 250-949-7397 for more informatio
n or to suggest an discussion item.
Sunday\, March 12th\, 2:15pm to 3:15pm
Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena\, Port Hardy Recreation Centre\, 7395 Colu
mbia Street
Join us for an hour of fun and fitness at our annual skat
ing party! Please note: foster parents are responsible for bringing helmet
s for their kids. This is a no cost event for our families. Hotdogs provid
ed. We thank MCFD and FPSSS for their financial support.
Market Street Café\;\, 7030 Market St
reet
All foster parents are invited to participate. This is a chance
to meet with your fellow caregivers in a casual and relaxed setting. Call
Jackie for details at 250-949-7397 for more information.
\; Featuring Guest Speakers: Tamara Strijack\, Clinical Counsellor\, Neufeld Institute Faculty
Wednesday\, April 19th\, 2017 Tamara will be speaking on tra
nsplanting roots\, cultural identity\, attachment and transitions.
Derek Clark\, Motivational Speaker and Author Thursday\, April 20th Derek will be speaking on Resiliency to Red
emption\, Spirit of a Child: From Rejection to Connection to Direc
tion\, Rejuvenating Their Spirit and Positive Outcomes. \; Join us for this exciting two-day conference featuring two i
ncredible speakers. Meet and network with your Lo
cal FPSS Society Coordinator and other foster parents from\, 2017
Who Should A ttend?
Foster Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, Gua rdianship Workers\, Adoptive Parents\, Relatives Caring for Children.
\;
Tickets:
| Foster Parents: | Community Members/Agency Staff: |
| One Day: Early Bird $2 5.00 ($40.00 after March 31st) | One Day: Early Bird $50.00 ($70.00 after March 31st) |
| Two Days: Early Bird $40.00 ($60.00 a fter March 31st) | Two Days: Ear ly Bird $75.00 ($100.00 after March 31st) |
\;
Registration: \; https://goo.gl/8RXbF4
Don&rsquo\;t have a computer? Call the FPSS Society Regional Office toll free at 1-888-922-8437 to register.
Hotel Booking Information
To book your room at our spe cial rate of: \;
$110.00 (Single occupancy) or $120.0 0 (Double occupancy) \;+15% taxes
Call 1-800-565-1144 to make your reservation at the \;Inn on Long Lake in Nanaimo.
When calling the hotel: Please be sure to quote \;'F oster Parent Support Services Society' \;when making your boo king.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beban Park Recreation Centre UID:20170301T1848250Z-490916-412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170420T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170420T160000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents\, You DO Make A Difference Conference DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 19th\, to Thursday\, April 20th\, 2017 Beban Park Recreation Centre\, 2300 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, BC Featuring Guest Speakers: Tamara Strijack\, Clinical Counsellor\, Neufeld Institute Facult y Wednesday\, April 19th\, 2017 Tamara will be speaking on transplanting r oots\, cultural identity\, attachment and transitions. Derek Clark\, Motiv ational Speaker and Author Thursday\, April 20th\, 2017 Derek will be spea king on Resiliency to Redemption\, Spirit of a Child: From Rejection to Co nnection to Direction\, Rejuvenating Their Spirit and Positive Outcomes. Join us for this exciting two-day conference featuring two incredible spe akers. Meet and network with your Local FPSS Society Coordinator and other foster parents from communities throughout Vancouver Island. Register ear lier to take advantage of our Early Bird Rates. Who Should Attend? Foster Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, Guardianship Workers\, Adoptive Parent s\, Relatives Caring for Children. Tickets: Foster Parents: Community Me mbers/Agency Staff: One Day: Early Bird $25.00 ($40.00 after March 31st) O ne Day: Early Bird $50.00 ($70.00 after March 31st) Two Days: Early Bird $ 40.00 ($60.00 after March 31st) Two Days: Early Bird $75.00 ($100.00 after March 31st) Registration: https://goo.gl/8RXbF4 Don’t have a computer? Call the FPSS Society Regional Office toll free at 1-888-922-8437 to regis ter. Hotel Booking Information To book your room at our special rate of: $110.00 (Single occupancy) or $120.00 (Double occupancy) +15% taxes Call 1 -800-565-1144 to make your reservation at the Inn on Long Lake in Nanaimo. When calling the hotel: Please be sure to quote 'Foster Parent Support Se rvices Society' when making your booking. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \; Featuring Guest Speakers: Tamara Strijack\, Clinical Counsellor\, Neufeld Institute Faculty
Wednesday\, April 19th\, 2017 Tamara will be speaking on tra
nsplanting roots\, cultural identity\, attachment and transitions.
Derek Clark\, Motivational Speaker and Author Thursday\, April 20th Derek will be speaking on Resiliency to Red
emption\, Spirit of a Child: From Rejection to Connection to Direc
tion\, Rejuvenating Their Spirit and Positive Outcomes. \; Join us for this exciting two-day conference featuring two i
ncredible speakers. Meet and network with your Lo
cal FPSS Society Coordinator and other foster parents from\, 2017
Who Should A ttend?
Foster Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, Gua rdianship Workers\, Adoptive Parents\, Relatives Caring for Children.
\;
Tickets:
| Foster Parents: | Community Members/Agency Staff: |
| One Day: Early Bird $2 5.00 ($40.00 after March 31st) | One Day: Early Bird $50.00 ($70.00 after March 31st) |
| Two Days: Early Bird $40.00 ($60.00 a fter March 31st) | Two Days: Ear ly Bird $75.00 ($100.00 after March 31st) |
\;
Registration: \; https://goo.gl/8RXbF4
Don&rsquo\;t have a computer? Call the FPSS Society Regional Office toll free at 1-888-922-8437 to register.
Hotel Booking Information
To book your room at our spe cial rate of: \;
$110.00 (Single occupancy) or $120.0 0 (Double occupancy) \;+15% taxes
Call 1-800-565-1144 to make your reservation at the \;Inn on Long Lake in Nanaimo.
When calling the hotel: Please be sure to quote \;'F oster Parent Support Services Society' \;when making your boo king.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beban Park Recreation Centre UID:20170301T1848450Z-490916-413@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170605 SUMMARY:BC Child and Youth in Care Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170428T1820370Z-490916-414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170501T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170620;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170522T110000 DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, May 1st\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Mon day\, May 8th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, May 15th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Mo nday\, May 22nd\, No Film Fest\, Victoria Day Monday\, May 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, June 5th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday\, June 12th\, 11:00 am to 1:00pm Monday\, June 19th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm – Last session/Potluck Lunch John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and resp onding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Atta chment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. You bring your lunch \, we provide the popcorn. For more information\, contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 1s
t\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 8th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monda
y\, May 15th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 22nd\, No Film Fest\, V
ictoria Day
Monday\, May 29th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June
5th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 12th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
M
onday\, June 19th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm &ndash\; Last session/Potluck Lunch<
br />John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
Film Fest\,
a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and r
esponding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: A
ttachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and los
s\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care. You bring your lu
nch\, we provide the popcorn. For more information\, contact Diane Daigle
at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Team Building
Thursday\, May 11th\, 9:
30am to 1:30pm
K&rsquo\;omoks First Nation&rsquo\;s Band Hall\, 3320
Comox Road
Lunch provided
The Comox Valley Education Committee w
ill host a Team Building workshop for Foster Parents and Social Workers on
ly. RSVP with Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or phone 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, May
26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Care for Caregivers
Friday\, Jun
e 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: A social at Airforce Beach (more in
formation will be emailed)
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 23
7 3rd Street
Join our monthly meetings for support\, learning\, and n
etworking. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbella
my@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, May
26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Care for Caregivers
Friday\, Jun
e 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: A social at Airforce Beach (more in
formation will be emailed)
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 23
7 3rd Street
Join our monthly meetings for support\, learning\, and n
etworking. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbella
my@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Meeting
Tuesday\, May 30th\, from 9:30am to 11:30am
Valley View
Soccer Club
Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and
tasty treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, contact Lisa Bo
wie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting
Wednesday\, May 3rd\, 9:30am to 11:30pm
Topic: How to avoi
d unsuccessful transitions
No June Meeting\; join us at the July picn
ic
John Howard Society\, Foundry Activity Room\, 140A 10th Avenue
(1st Wednesday of the month)
Foster parents are encouraged to drop
in and discover the benefits of peer support! Network with long-time foste
r parents and share your concerns and successes. Meetings have themes of i
nterest to foster parents. It is a priority of the CRFPA to provide ample
time at each meeting for foster parents to socialize\, receive confidentia
l peer support\, and raise items of interest related to caregiving. Childr
en welcomed\; a childminding room adjoins the meeting room. Please contact
Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information.
Comox Valley Social Committee
Family Spring Event
Sunday\, May 28th
Airforce Bea ch\, Tee Pee Park
Our Comox Valley Social Committee welco mes foster families to this private outdoor event that includes roast wien ers\, bannock\, and a craft table. Connect with foster parents and social workers in a fun filled relaxed environment. Bring your own chair and dres s for the weather. Keep an eye on your email for more information.
\;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20170428T1922500Z-490916-421@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170505T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, May 5th\, 9:30a m to 10:30am Friday\, June 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am No summer meetings Camp bell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue (1st Friday of t he month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultan ts and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to participate. Thi s is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robins on at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, June 2nd\, 9:30am to 1
0:30am
No summer meetings
Campbell River Family Services\, Board
Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Friday of the month)
All foster par
ents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth M
ental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to
share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss loca
l fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotma
il.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to sugge
st a discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, May 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, June 2nd\, 9:30am to 1
0:30am
No summer meetings
Campbell River Family Services\, Board
Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Friday of the month)
All foster par
ents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth M
ental Health Staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to
share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss loca
l fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotma
il.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to sugge
st a discussion item.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, May 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Strategic Prevention S
ervices\, Gord Hay\, RCMP
Tuesday\, June 13th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm<
br />Topic: Youth and Family Substance Use\, Kerry Hammell\, Counsellor wi
th JHSNI
No summer meetings
Campbell River Family Services\, Con
ference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
In res
ponse to caregiver requests for information on youth substance misuse\, we
&rsquo\;ve invited knowledgeable local speakers! Expect discussion and pra
ctical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your care. Bring your
coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For group details\, p
lease contact your Behaviour Consultant to Caregivers or Jean Robinson at
250-286-7542.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, May 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Strategic Prevention S
ervices\, Gord Hay\, RCMP
Tuesday\, June 13th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm<
br />Topic: Youth and Family Substance Use\, Kerry Hammell\, Counsellor wi
th JHSNI
No summer meetings
Campbell River Family Services\, Con
ference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
In res
ponse to caregiver requests for information on youth substance misuse\, we
&rsquo\;ve invited knowledgeable local speakers! Expect discussion and pra
ctical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your care. Bring your
coffee and drop by\; refreshments will be provided. For group details\, p
lease contact your Behaviour Consultant to Caregivers or Jean Robinson at
250-286-7542.
Campbell River Foster Community
Spring
Training Event
Contract ABCs: Understanding the Foster Care Home Agr
eement and How it Affects You!
Wednesday\, May 10th\, 9:00am to 2:30p
m
(Doors open at 8:30am)
Maritime Heritage Centre\, Thulin Room\
, 621 Island Highway
Lunch provided.
Attendance is encouraged to
maintain your ongoing professional training. Training day will offer sess
ions with knowledgeable and skilled local presenters. The afternoon presen
ter is Russel Pohl\, BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations\, speakin
g on Safeguarding Practices. Other sessions and registration details to be
announced soon. Plan to attend the entire training day. Sponsored by your
CRFPA and member agencies of the Campbell River Joint Education Committee
.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, May 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Attachment
No June Meeting\; No summer meetings
Campbell River Family Serv
ices\, Young Parent Centre\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the mo
nth)
Attendance is encouraged to maintain your standing as a Safe Bab
ies Caregiver. We meet in a child-friendly room and caregivers are welcome
to bring their infants and toddlers. Each monthly meeting features topics
to keep your caregiver skills current through mini-workshops\, handouts a
nd lively peer discussion! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine a
t 250-703-6135.
Summer event!
Annual Foster Community
Picnic &\; Social
Sunday\, July 23rd\, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Hagel
Park\, (off York Road)
Campbell River and area foster families\, MCF
D social workers and staff are invited to join an afternoon of socializing
and fun! Bring a picnic lunch for your family\, lawn chairs\, drinks and
your sun protection! Located approximately 10 km south of Campbell River o
ff Jodi-Lynn Way in the York Road area\, Hagel Park is a wheel-chair/strol
ler accessible recreation area. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic s
helter\, and a playground for the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey cou
rts\, and a multi-use playing field. The perfect location for family fun!
More event details will be coming soon\, watch your email for the poster.
See you there! This all-ages event is arranged by your Campbell River Fost
er Parent Association and the FPSS Society.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, May 3rd\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
MCFD Boardroom\, 8755 Gray St
reet\, Port Hardy
(Every second month)
All foster parents\, soci
al workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to p
articipate. This is your opportunity to share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Snacks provid
ed! Contact Nicki at 250-949-8011 or Jackie at 250-949-7397 for more infor
mation or to suggest an discussion item.
BCFFPA Workshop Tour
Monday\, May 8th<
br />Tuesday\, May 9th
Workshop times and location to be announced.Russel Pohl from the BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations is an
engaging and knowledgeable presenter and foster parent. Join us for stimu
lating sessions on Internet Safety\, Planning for Permanency\, Safeguardin
g Foster Parents\, and Communication in Partnerships. These workshops offe
r opportunities for discussion\, question and answers\, and networking. Al
l foster parents are welcome.
BCFFPA Workshop Tour
Monday\, May 8th<
br />Tuesday\, May 9th
Workshop times and location to be announced.Russel Pohl from the BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations is an
engaging and knowledgeable presenter and foster parent. Join us for stimu
lating sessions on Internet Safety\, Planning for Permanency\, Safeguardin
g Foster Parents\, and Communication in Partnerships. These workshops offe
r opportunities for discussion\, question and answers\, and networking. Al
l foster parents are welcome.
TENTATIVE &ndash\; \;
North Island
Foster Community Picnic and Campout
Saturday and Sunday\, July 8th t
o 9th
Cluxewe Campground
Cluxewe Campground is located just 1 ki
lometer (6 mile) from the Island Highway (Hwy 19)\, 11 kilometers (6 miles
) NW of Port McNeill.
Foster families are invited to campout at Cluxe
we. Come to stay for the night or join us for the picnic at the Pavilion J
uly 8th. Interested foster parents can make it a campout! More information
to come.
TENTATIVE &ndash\; \;
North Island
Foster Community Picnic and Campout
Saturday and Sunday\, July 8th t
o 9th
Cluxewe Campground
Cluxewe Campground is located just 1 ki
lometer (6 mile) from the Island Highway (Hwy 19)\, 11 kilometers (6 miles
) NW of Port McNeill.
Foster families are invited to campout at Cluxe
we. Come to stay for the night or join us for the picnic at the Pavilion J
uly 8th. Interested foster parents can make it a campout! More information
to come.
Child and Youth in Care Week Celebration!
Youth in/from Care Pizza Party
Friday\, June 9th \, \;3:00 to 6:00pm
The Foundry/John Howard Society NI\, &nbs p\;140A 10th Ave\, Campbell Rive r
John Howard Society NI and Monica White\, coordinator for ou r new Youth in Care Network\, invites all youth in care to celebrate Youth in Care Week with a pizza party.
Contact Monica for details\;
Facebook: NI Monica
Cell: (250) 202 7209\, call or text.
Email: Monica@jhsni.bc.ca \;
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:The Foundry/John Howard Society NI UID:20170606T1702410Z-490916-434@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170608T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170608T190000 SUMMARY:Comox Child and Youth in Care Week Carnival Event DESCRIPTION:Carnival Event Thursday\, June 8th\, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Lake Trail Middle School 805 Willemar Ave\, Courtenay Gymnasium\, bouncy castl e and gerbil balls. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, September 18th< strong>\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, September 25 th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, October 9th\, Thanksgiving\, No Film Fest
Monday\, October 16th\, 11:00am to 1: 00pm
Monday\, October 23rd< /sup>\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday \, October 30th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers\, Diane Daigle hosts a weekly educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and re sponding to our children\, caring for caregivers\, and mutual support. Edu cation happens through DVDs and discussions. Topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child de velopment\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Di ane Daigle at diane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
\;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20170821T2210220Z-490916-436@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170926T113000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday \, September 26th\, from 9:30am to 11:30am Valley View Soccer Club (beside Isfeld School) All Foster Parents Welcome! Join the discussions\, network ing\, and enjoy tasty potluck treats. For more information or add to the a genda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Tuesday\, September 26th\, from 9:30am to 11:30am
Valley View Soccer Club (beside Isfeld School)< /p>
All Foster Parents Welcome! Join the discussions\, networking\, an d enjoy tasty potluck treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fp sss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20170821T2215010Z-490916-437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170929T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11 :30am Topic: Community Resources Friday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30a m Topic: Life Books and Record keeping Comox Valley Child Development Cen tre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings hap pen monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: \; Community Resources
Friday\, October 27t h\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic:&n bsp\; Life Books and Record keeping
Comox Valley Chil d Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting s happen monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bel lamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703- 6135.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20170822T1654260Z-490916-438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171027T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11 :30am Topic: Community Resources Friday\, October 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30a m Topic: Life Books and Record keeping Comox Valley Child Development Cen tre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings hap pen monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, September 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: \; Community Resources
Friday\, October 27t h\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic:&n bsp\; Life Books and Record keeping
Comox Valley Chil d Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting s happen monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bel lamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703- 6135.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20170822T1655000Z-490916-439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171018T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent Appreciation DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent Appreciation Wednesday\, October 18t h 5:00pm (Meet and Greet)\, 5:30pm (Dinner) Martine’s\, 1754 Beaufort Aven ue Joins us as we celebrate and say “Thank You\,” to the amazing foster ca regivers in the Comox Valley. You will receive an invitation or phone call from MCFD to confirm your seats! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent Apprecia tion
Wednesday\, October 18 th
5:00pm (Meet and Greet)\, 5:30pm (Dinner )
Martine&rsquo\;s\, 1754 Beaufort Avenue
Joins us as we celebrate and say &ldquo\;Thank You\,&rdquo\; to the amazing foster caregivers in the Comox Valley.
You will receiv e an invitation or phone call from MCFD to confirm your seats!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20170822T1656170Z-490916-440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170908T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170908T170000 SUMMARY:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day Friday\, S eptember 8th\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Campbell River Spirit Square The Campbell River FASD Prevention and Awareness Partnership invites the public to drop by Spirit Square for an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Activities for all ages including live music with P Nut Gallery\, Bounce –A-Rama\, B ig Trike\, Dunk Tank\, Face Painting\, Shoo Shoo the Clown\, Bannock and S trawberries\, and more. Connect with community resource booths and enter t o win the grand prize by testing your knowledge on the FASD Game Wheel. Fo r more information please contact Tracy at 250-286-9766. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FA SD) Awareness Day
Friday\, September 8th\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
< strong>Campbell River Spirit Square
The Campbell River F ASD Prevention and Awareness Partnership invites the public to drop by Spi rit Square for an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Activities for al l ages including live music with P Nut Gallery\, Bounce &ndash\;A-Rama\, B ig Trike\, Dunk Tank\, Face Painting\, Shoo Shoo the Clown\, Bannock and S trawberries\, and more. Connect with community resource booths and enter t o win the grand prize by testing your knowledge on the FASD Game Wheel. Fo r more information please contact Tracy at 250-286-9766.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1657120Z-490916-441@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170912T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, September 12th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: September check-in Tuesday\, October 10th\, 1 2:00 noon to 2:00pm Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 -10th Avenue (2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers friendly convers ation and practical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your car e. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more info rmation or to suggest a topic\, please contact your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
Tuesday\, September 12th \, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic : September check-in
Tuesday\, October 10
( 2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven discussion topic. Bring your coffee and dro p by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a t opic\, please contact your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers or Jean Ro binson at 250-286-7542.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1657550Z-490916-442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171010T140000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting Tuesday\, September 12th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Topic: September check-in Tuesday\, October 10th\, 1 2:00 noon to 2:00pm Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 -10th Avenue (2nd Tuesday of the month) This group offers friendly convers ation and practical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your car e. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more info rmation or to suggest a topic\, please contact your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meetin g
Tuesday\, September 12th \, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic : September check-in
Tuesday\, October 10
( 2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven discussion topic. Bring your coffee and dro p by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a t opic\, please contact your Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers or Jean Ro binson at 250-286-7542.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1658090Z-490916-443@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170919T103000 SUMMARY:Joint Education Planning Committee DESCRIPTION:Joint Education Planning Committee Tuesday\, September 19th\, 9 :00am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10 th Avenue The committee is focusing on arranging our 2017 foster community training events. Foster parents can participate in the planning. Contact your Behavioural Consultant\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 for information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Joint Education Planning Committee< /strong>
Tuesday\, September 19th\, 9:00am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th< /sup> Avenue
The committee is focusing on arranging our 2017 foster community training events. Foster parents can participate in the planning. Contact your Behavioural Consultant\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 for information.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1658550Z-490916-444@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170922T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170922T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, September 22nd\ , 9:30am to 10:30am Note date change! Friday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 10: 30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Share y our fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fost ering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a d iscussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Friday\, September 22n d\, 9:30am to 10:30am Note date ch ange!
Friday\, October 6th< /sup>\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbe ll River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Share your fostering concerns \, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunr isestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more infor mation or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1731200Z-490916-445@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171006T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, September 22nd\ , 9:30am to 10:30am Note date change! Friday\, October 6th\, 9:30am to 10: 30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Share y our fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fost ering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a d iscussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Friday\, September 22n d\, 9:30am to 10:30am Note date ch ange!
Friday\, October 6th< /sup>\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbe ll River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Share your fostering concerns \, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunr isestart@hotmail.com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more infor mation or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1731440Z-490916-446@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170927T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, Septem ber 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Community Resources Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Wednesday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 1 2:00 noon Topic: Life Books and record keeping Campbell River Family Servi ces\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Each monthly meeting fe atures topics to keep your caregiver skills current! For more information\ , contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive r Meeting
Wednesday\, September 27
Campbell River Famil y Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Wednesday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Life Books and record keeping
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each monthly meeting features top ics to keep your caregiver skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1732240Z-490916-447@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171025T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, Septem ber 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Community Resources Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Wednesday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 1 2:00 noon Topic: Life Books and record keeping Campbell River Family Servi ces\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Each monthly meeting fe atures topics to keep your caregiver skills current! For more information\ , contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregive r Meeting
Wednesday\, September 27
Campbell River Famil y Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Wednesday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Life Books and record keeping
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each monthly meeting features top ics to keep your caregiver skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1732430Z-490916-448@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170927T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170927T133000 SUMMARY:Connect Foster Parents Program RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20171207;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Connect Foster Parents Program Weekly sessions from September t o December Wednesdays\, September 27th to December 6th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue Our Be havioural Consultants to Caregivers are offering a second series of the ve ry popular Connect Foster Parents 10-week program. Enrollment is open to c aregivers with children eight years and older. Co-developed by the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre and Simon Fraser University\, this program foc uses on the core components of secure attachment to promote social\, emoti onal\, and behavioural adjustment. Unfortunately\, we cannot provide a ful l lunch so participants should bring their own. We will provide a light sn ack. For more information or to register contact your Behavioural Consulta nt\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-286-0611. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Connect Foster Parents Program
Weekly sessions from September to December
Wednesdays\, September 27th to December 6th \, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Campbell River Family Servi
ces\, Conference Room\, 487-10th
Our Behavioural Consultants to Caregivers are offering a second series of the very popular Connect Foster Parents < /em>10-week program. Enrollment is open to caregivers with children eight years and older. Co-developed by the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre an d Simon Fraser University\, this program focuses on the core components of secure attachment to promote social\, emotional\, and behavioural adjustm ent. Unfortunately\, we cannot provide a full lunch so participants should bring their own. We will provide a light snack. For more information or t o register contact your Behavioural Consultant\, Laurie at 250-287-2421 or Mary Catherine at 250-286-0611.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1734510Z-490916-449@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171001T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171001T153000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Gym and Pizza Party DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Foster Family Gym and Pizza Party Sunday\, October 1st\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Sportsplex Recreationa l Complex\, 1800 S Alder Street Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreatio n facility. Open to all foster parents and the children and youth in their homes. A member of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with ac tivities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support an d supervise their children. Your CR Foster Parent Association has arranged this all-ages event. For more information and to register\, so we have en ough pizza\, please contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-204-15 66. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation
Foster Family Gym and Pizza Party
Sunday\, October 1st \, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Sportsplex Recreation al Complex\, 1800 S Alder Street
Campbell River foster fa milies are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sp ortsplex recreation facility. Open to all foster parents and the children and youth in their homes. A member of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their children. Your CR Foster Parent Associ ation has arranged this all-ages event. For more information and to regist er\, so we have enough pizza\, please contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-204-1566.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1737460Z-490916-450@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171004T103000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting (CRFPA) DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting (CRFPA) No Sep tember meeting Wednesday\, October 4th\, 9:00am to 10:30am Guest: Victoria Morton\, Integrated Practice Clinician\, MCFD Topic: “Trauma” Campbell Ri ver Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue (1st Wednesday) Yo ur participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robinson at 250-20 4-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com for information on this meeting\, or an y foster concerns you’d like to share with your local FP Association. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation Meeting (CRFPA)
No September meeting
Wednesday\, October 4th\, 9:00am to 10:30am
Guest: Victoria Mor ton\, Integrated Practice Clinician\, MCFD Topic: &ldquo\;Trauma&rdquo\;
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487 -10th Avenue
< p>(1st Wednesday)Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom R obinson at 250-204-9050 or sunri sestart@hotmail.com for information on this meeting\, or any foster co ncerns you&rsquo\;d like to share with your local FP Association.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1736560Z-490916-451@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171004T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171004T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Appreciation Lunch DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Appreciation Lunch Wednesday\, October 4th\, 11:3 0am to 1:00pm Boston Pizza\, 1309 N Island Hwy\, Campbell River\, BC V9W 2 C9 Join our Campbell River Resources Team and MCFD Workers and Staff at th is celebration of you and all you do for the children and youth in your ca re. Lots of socializing and fun. Watch for more information as planning ad vances. Rhonda Wall at 250-286-7525 or Rhonda.Wall@gov.bc.ca will be takin g your RSVPs. Everyone welcome! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Appreciation Lunch
Wednesday\, October 4th \, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Boston Piz za\, \;1309 N Island Hwy\, Campbell River\, BC V9W 2C9
< p>Join our Campbell River Resources Team and MCFD Workers and Staff at thi s celebration of you and all you do for the children and youth in your car e. Lots of socializing and fun. Watch for more information as planning adv ances. Rhonda Wall at 250-286-7525 or Rhonda.Wall@gov.bc.ca will be taking your RSVPs. Everyone welcome!< /p> CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170913T1859040Z-490916-452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171020 SUMMARY:Foster Family Pumpkin Fest DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Pumpkin Fest Friday\, October 20th\, Time TBA Coa stal Black\, 2186C Endall Road\, Black Creek Rain or shine\, dress for the weather! We are planning our second annual Pumpkin Fest on the October Pr o-D day. All Campbell River foster families\, the children and youth in th eir homes\, can take your pick of fun autumn activities. Visit the barn-ya rd animals\, navigate the Corn or Hay Bale Mazes\, or try your luck at Pum pkin Bowling\, and Pumpkin Ring Toss. Watch for more details as planning p roceeds. Please Register by Friday\, October 13th with Heather Murphy at 2 50-923-6028 or heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Family Pumpkin Fest
Friday\, October 20th\, Time TBA
Coastal Black\, 2186C Endall Road\, Black Creek
Rain or shine\, dress for the weathe r!
We are planning our second annual Pumpkin Fest on the October P ro-D day. All Campbell River foster families\, the children and youth in t heir homes\, can take your pick of fun autumn activities. Visit the barn-y ard animals\, navigate the Corn or Hay Bale Mazes\, or try your luck at Pu mpkin Bowling\, and Pumpkin Ring Toss. Watch for more details as planning proceeds. Please Register by Friday\, October 13< sup>th with Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 or heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca .
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20170822T1742530Z-490916-453@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170906T143000 SUMMARY:Port Hardy Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Port Hardy Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, S ept 6th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Robert Scott Elementary School\, Boardroom\, 68 55 Market Street All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&Y Mental Health Staff invited to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Snacks provided! Contact Nic ki at 250-949-8011 or Jackie at 250-949-7397 for more information or to su ggest an discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Port Hardy Foster Parent/MCFD Partn ership Meeting
Wednesday\, Sept 6
All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental H ealth Staff invited to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD up dates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Snacks provided! Contact Nicki at 250-949-8011 or Jackie at 250-949-7397 for more information or to sugg est an discussion item.
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20170822T1744230Z-490916-454@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170923T160000 SUMMARY:Foster Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Picnic Saturday\, September 23rd\, 1:00pm to 4:00 pm Location to be announced Come celebrate the end of summer with your fel low foster families! All foster families welcomed. Lots of fun and great c ompany! For more information please contact Jackie Kervin\, FPSS Society l ocal coordinator\, at 250-949-7397 or Cheryl Jorgenson\, NICSS\, North Isl and Resource Enhancement Worker\, at 250-230-3484. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Family Picnic
Saturday\, September 23rd< strong>\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location to be announc ed
Come celebrate the end of summer with your fellow fos ter families! All foster families welcomed. Lots of fun and great company! For more information please contact Jackie Kervin\, FPSS Society local co ordinator\, at 250-949-7397 or Cheryl Jorgenson\, NICSS\, North Island Res ource Enhancement Worker\, at 250-230-3484.
CATEGORIES:North Island UID:20170822T1745270Z-490916-455@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930 SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day DESCRIPTION:Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) re sidential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada\, in the spring of 2013. It grew out of Phyllis' story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission\, a nd it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of r esidential schools happening annually. The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to resident ial schools\, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-r acism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year. It also give s teachers time to plan events that will include children\, as we want to ensure that we are passing the story and learning on to the next generatio ns. Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations\, local gove rnments\, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconc iliation and hope for generations of children to come. For more informatio n visit: http://www.orangeshirtday.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Jos
eph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams
Lake\, BC\, Canada\, in the spring of 2013. \; It grew out of \;
The date was chosen because it is the time of year in w
hich children were taken from their homes to residential schools\, and bec
ause it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullyi
ng policies for the coming school year. \; It also gives teachers time
to plan events that will include children\, as we want to ensure that we
are passing the story and learning on to the next generations.
Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations\, local
governments\, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of re
conciliation and hope for generations of children to come.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, Novemb
er 6th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, November 13th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, November 20th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, November 27
th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, December 4th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, December 11th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society\, 145
5 Cliffe Avenue\, 250-338-7341
Film Fest\, a weekly educational and s
upportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours
of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain
development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, man
aging stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, po
pcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at d
iane@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meeting
Tuesday\, November 21st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Valley
View Soccer Club (beside Isfeld School)
All Foster Parents Welcome! P
lease come and join in the discussions\, networking and enjoy tasty potluc
k treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa
Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Nove
mber 24th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
No Safe Babies meeting
in December.
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd StreetThe Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more informa
tion\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-70
3-6135.
Comox Valley Foster Family Winter/Christmas
Event
Sunday\, December 3rd\, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Woodland Gardens
(Kitty Coleman)
6183 Whitaker Road
Join us for a bonfire and wi
enie roast\, Santa\, cookies\, crafts and music. This will be a great time
for the whole family. Please email Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com with a
ny questions.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, November 1st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
No
December meeting - join us on Dec 10th for our family party
Campbell
River Family Services\, Young \, 487-10th Avenue
(1st Wednesday)
Foster parents are welcome to drop in and discover the benefits of peer
support! Here you can network with local foster parents and share your con
cerns and successes. Coming meetings will have themes of interest to foste
r parents. Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robin
son at 250-204-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com for information on this me
eting\, or any foster concerns you&rsquo\;d like to share with your local
FP Association.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 1st\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consu
ltants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff can participate. Share your
fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri
ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or
Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a disc
ussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 1st\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consu
ltants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff can participate. Share your
fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri
ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or
Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7689 for more information or to suggest a disc
ussion item.
Foster Parent Mandatory Standards Training<
br />The Science of Trauma: How Our Experiences Make Us Who We Are
Tu
esday\, November 14th\, 9:00am to 2:00pm
(Doors open 8:30am)
Fac
ilitated by: Victoria Morton
Integrated Practice Clinician MCFD
Maritime Heritage Centre\, Thulin Room\, 621 Island Highway
To regist
er please contact (select one):
Rob Schoemaker at Robert.schoemaker@c
rfs.ca
Mary Catherine Williams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca or
Francis L
aver at Francis.Laver@gov.bc.ca
Our day-long November Standards Train
ing with guest presenter Victoria Morton welcomes all Foster parents and s
ocial workers to register and attend. Morning snack\, lunch\, and certific
ates of participation provided. Presented in partnership by the agency mem
bers of your Joint Education Committee.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, November 21st\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, December 12th
\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Ave
nue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers friendly conver
sation and practical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your ca
re. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven discussion topic.
Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more inf
ormation or to suggest a topic\, please contact your Behavioural Consultan
t to Caregivers or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, November 21st\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, December 12th
\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Ave
nue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers friendly conver
sation and practical tips to help you support the tween or teen in your ca
re. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven discussion topic.
Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more inf
ormation or to suggest a topic\, please contact your Behavioural Consultan
t to Caregivers or Jean Robinson at 250-286-7542.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, November 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
No December
meeting
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th We
dnesday of the month)
Each monthly meeting features topics to keep yo
ur caregiver skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine
at 250-703-6135.
Foster Family Holiday Party
Sunday\, D
ecember 10th\, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational
Complex\,
1800 S Alder Street
Campbell River Foster Parent Asso
ciation invites all foster parents and the children and youth in their hom
es. Santa has received our invitation\; we are waiting for his RSVP! A mem
ber of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with gym activities
and equipment. Please bring a potluck finger-food treat to contribute to t
he snack table. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and superv
ise their children. Your CR Foster Parent Association has arranged this al
l-ages event. For more information and to RSVP please contact Tom Robinson
at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-20
4-1566 so we can assist Santa&rsquo\;s planning for the goodie bags.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, November 1st\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Robert Scott Elementary
School\, Boardroom\, 6855 Market Street
(Every second month)
All
foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health
Staff invited to share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\
, and discuss local fostering trends. Snacks provided! Contact Nicki at 25
0-949-8011 or Jackie at 250-949-7397 for more information or to suggest an
discussion item.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, Januar
y 15th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, January 22nd\, 11:00am to 2:00pm<
br />Monday\, January 29th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, February 5th\
, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, February 12th\, No Film Fest/Family Day<
br />Monday\, February 19th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, February 26t
h\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cour
tenay\, 250-338-7341
Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive
group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids i
n care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain developmen
t\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stre
ss\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn is p
rovided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@jhsni
.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meeting
Tuesday\, January 23\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Comox Vall
ey United Soccer Club\, 1701 Lerwick Avenue
All Foster Parents Welcom
e! Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and enjoy tasty po
tluck treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact L
isa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Janu
ary 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Friday\, February 23rd 9
:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Comox Valley Child Development Centr
e\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting h
appens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bella
my at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Janu
ary 26th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Friday\, February 23rd 9
:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBA
Comox Valley Child Development Centr
e\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting h
appens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bella
my at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Education Committee presentsBelonging on Foreign Ground
Presented by Heidi Hentze and Diane D
aigle
Tuesday\, January 30th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Comox Valley Un
ited Soccer Club\, 1701 Lerwick Avenue
Foster Parents and Social Work
ers are invited to join in on a dynamic and interactive experience focused
on creative ways to preserve the child&rsquo\;s information crucial to pr
omote belonging and identity for children in care. This wonderful workshop
will be facilitated by our own Heidi Hentze\, Resource Worker and Diane D
aigle\, Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers.
&ldquo\;When children a
re able to visualize and understand past experiences and place these exper
iences into context they are better able to live in the present and visual
ize a future&rdquo\;
Heid Hentze
Please Register with Lisa Bowie
at cvcoord@fpsss.com or text/phone 250-898-4488.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (note date
!)
Guest speaker: Terra Smith &ndash\; Services to Children and Youth
with Special Needs
Wednesday\, February 7th\, 9:30am to 12Noon
Topic: To be confirmed &ldquo\;Belonging on Foreign Ground&rdquo\; present
ation
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Discover
the benefits of peer support and drop in! Here you can network with local
foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Our meetings have th
emes of interest to foster parents.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (note date
!)
Guest speaker: Terra Smith &ndash\; Services to Children and Youth
with Special Needs
Wednesday\, February 7th\, 9:30am to 12Noon
Topic: To be confirmed &ldquo\;Belonging on Foreign Ground&rdquo\; present
ation
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Discover
the benefits of peer support and drop in! Here you can network with local
foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Our meetings have th
emes of interest to foster parents.
COMOX VALLEY FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESS
IONS
CALL LORI AT 250-218-2704 TO REGISTER
Comox Valley
Wed
nesday\, January 3
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218 2704 to Regi
ster
Comox Valley
Friday\, January 19
10:00am to 11:30am
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
Comox Valley
Wednesday\, Feb
ruary 7
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
C
omox Valley
Friday\, February 16
10:00am to 11:30pm
Call to
250-218-2704 to Register
COMOX VALLEY FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESS
IONS
CALL LORI AT 250-218-2704 TO REGISTER
Comox Valley
Wed
nesday\, January 3
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218 2704 to Regi
ster
Comox Valley
Friday\, January 19
10:00am to 11:30am
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
Comox Valley
Wednesday\, Feb
ruary 7
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
C
omox Valley
Friday\, February 16
10:00am to 11:30pm
Call to
250-218-2704 to Register
COMOX VALLEY FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESS
IONS
CALL LORI AT 250-218-2704 TO REGISTER
Comox Valley
Wed
nesday\, January 3
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218 2704 to Regi
ster
Comox Valley
Friday\, January 19
10:00am to 11:30am
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
Comox Valley
Wednesday\, Feb
ruary 7
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
C
omox Valley
Friday\, February 16
10:00am to 11:30pm
Call to
250-218-2704 to Register
COMOX VALLEY FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESS
IONS
CALL LORI AT 250-218-2704 TO REGISTER
Comox Valley
Wed
nesday\, January 3
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218 2704 to Regi
ster
Comox Valley
Friday\, January 19
10:00am to 11:30am
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
Comox Valley
Wednesday\, Feb
ruary 7
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Call to 250-218-2704 to Register
C
omox Valley
Friday\, February 16
10:00am to 11:30pm
Call to
250-218-2704 to Register
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 12th\, 9:30am to 10:30am (note date!)
Friday\, Febr
uary 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board R
oom\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Beha
vioural Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff can participate. Shar
e your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local f
ostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.
com or Brenda Hanrahan at 250-286-7688 for more information or to suggest
a discussion item.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, January 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, February 13th\,
12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Roo
m\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers
friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween or
teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven d
iscussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provid
ed. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Mary Cathe
rine Williams\, Robert Schoemaker\, or Jean Robinson.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, January 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, February 13th\,
12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Roo
m\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers
friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the tween or
teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on a caregiver-driven d
iscussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provid
ed. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Mary Cathe
rine Williams\, Robert Schoemaker\, or Jean Robinson.
Joint Education Committee meeting
Tues
day\, January 16th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Campbell River Family Service
s\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Foster parents are welcomed to join
in the planning of future workshop and training events. Please contact Mar
y Catherine Williams or Robert Schoemaker for more information.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, January 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, F
ebruary 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\,
487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each monthly meeti
ng features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more infor
mation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, January 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, F
ebruary 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\,
487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each monthly meeti
ng features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more infor
mation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Foster Parent Support Breakfast
Wednes
day\, February 7th\, 9:00am to 11:00am
Market Street Café\;\, 7
030 Market Street\, Port Hardy
All foster parents welcomed. This is a
chance to meet and discuss caregiving topics with your fellow caregivers
in a casual and relaxed setting. Hosted by NICSS. Please contact Cheryl Jo
rgenson at 250-230-3484 for details.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, March
5th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, March 12th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, March 19th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, March 26th &ndash\;
No Film Fest/Spring Break
Monday\, April 2nd &ndash\; No Film Fest/Sp
ring Break
Monday\, April 9th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, April
16th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, April 23rd\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, April 30th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455
Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
Film Fest\, a weekly educational and suppor
tive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of k
ids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain devel
opment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing
stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch and\, as always\, popcorn
is provided. For more information\, please contact Diane Daigle at diane@
jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meeting
Tuesday\, March 13th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Comox Vall
ey United Soccer Club 1701 Lerwick Avenue
All Foster Parents Welcome!
Please come and join in the discussions\, networking and enjoy tasty potl
uck treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lis
a Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Marc
h 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Friday\, April 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Lifebooks
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 Third
Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more
information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca o
r 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Marc
h 9th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Friday\, April 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Lifebooks
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 Third
Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more
information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca o
r 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley 2018 information Session /MCFD
Wednesday\, March 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 16th\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Frid
ay\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sess
ion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Vill
emere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley 2018 information Session /MCFD
Wednesday\, March 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 16th\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Frid
ay\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sess
ion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Vill
emere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley 2018 information Session /MCFD
Wednesday\, March 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 16th\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Frid
ay\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sess
ion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Vill
emere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley 2018 information Session /MCFD
Wednesday\, March 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 16th\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Frid
ay\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sess
ion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Vill
emere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley Foster Family Spring Event
Sunday\, March 18th\, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
The LINC\, 300 Old Island Hw
y
Across from Lewis Centre
All Comox Valley Foster Families and
Social Workers are welcomed to this pizza\, crafts\, games\, and indoor sk
atepark event. Kids are encouraged to bring their scooters and helmets! Th
is is a great time for connection and fun!
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, March 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 13th\, 9:30am
to 10:30am (NOTE DATE)
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\,
487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioura
l Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff can participate. Share your
fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri
ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or
Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca or 250-286-7542 for more inf
ormation or to suggest a discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, March 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 13th\, 9:30am
to 10:30am (NOTE DATE)
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\,
487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioura
l Consultants and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff can participate. Share your
fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri
ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or
Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca or 250-286-7542 for more inf
ormation or to suggest a discussion item.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, March 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Wednesda
y\, April 11th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (NOTE DATE)
Campbell River Family
Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Discover the benefits of peer support and
drop in! Here you can network with local foster parents and share your con
cerns and successes. Our meetings have themes of interest to foster parent
s. Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robinson at 2
50-204-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com for information on this meeting\,
or any foster concerns you&rsquo\;d like to share with your local FP Assoc
iation.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, March 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Wednesda
y\, April 11th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (NOTE DATE)
Campbell River Family
Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Discover the benefits of peer support and
drop in! Here you can network with local foster parents and share your con
cerns and successes. Our meetings have themes of interest to foster parent
s. Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robinson at 2
50-204-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com for information on this meeting\,
or any foster concerns you&rsquo\;d like to share with your local FP Assoc
iation.
Mandatory Semi-Annual Foster Homes Standard
s Training
Family Systems and Foster Care - Understanding the Dynamic
s
Thursday\, March 8th\, 9:00am to 2:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am)
Maritime Heritage Centre\, Tyee Room\, 621 Island Highway
Facilitato
r: Rob Schoemaker
Snacks\, Lunch and participation certificates will
be provided.
Standard C.2 Maintaining Relationships: &ldquo\;Children
are encouraged and supported to maintain relationships with their familie
s and others of significance.&rdquo\;
Each family is unique. Within e
ach family\, members have roles and responsibilities that help the family
function. Sometimes these roles and responsibilities are purposeful for th
e family\, but not for the individual. What happens then?
Family Syst
ems Theory\, introduced by Dr. Murray Bowen\, proposes that we best unders
tand individuals by considering them as a part of their family system\, as
the family is an emotional unit. Following this logic\, children come int
o care from a family system they know and are placed in a new system with
new rules\, roles\, and reactivity. What could go wrong?
The more we
understand the systemics within the child&rsquo\;s family the better we ca
n understand and predict the roles\, responses and reactions of that child
in our care.
Register by Friday March 2nd with Judy Hollywood at uic
oord@fpsss.com or by cell/text: 250-204-1566. This event arranged and spon
sored in partnership by the member agencies of your Joint Education Commit
tee.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, March 13th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Rob Schoemaker Work
ing with Teens: Reflective Statements versus Using Self-Disclosure
Tu
esday\, April 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Servi
ces\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you
support the tween or teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on
a caregiver-driven discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light
refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, pleas
e contact Mary Catherine Williams at 250-703-6135 or Robert Schoemaker.
Youth Home Caregiver Monthly Meeting
T
uesday\, March 13th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Topic: Rob Schoemaker Work
ing with Teens: Reflective Statements versus Using Self-Disclosure
Tu
esday\, April 10th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Servi
ces\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
This group offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you
support the tween or teen in your care. Each month\, the group focuses on
a caregiver-driven discussion topic. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light
refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, pleas
e contact Mary Catherine Williams at 250-703-6135 or Robert Schoemaker.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, March 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, Apr
il 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Lifebooks
Campbell River
Family Services\, Young Parent Centre\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesda
y of the month)
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your ca
regiving skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, March 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, Apr
il 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Lifebooks
Campbell River
Family Services\, Young Parent Centre\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesda
y of the month)
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your ca
regiving skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association in
vites you to
Foster Family Spring Break Pizza and Gym Party
Satu
rday\, April 7th\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreati
onal Complex\, 1800 S Alder Street
Watch for more information to be r
eleased! Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family G
ym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation facility. Open to all
foster parents and the children and youth in their homes. A member of the
Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment.
Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their child
ren. Your CR Foster Parent Association has arranged this all-ages event. F
or more information and to register\, so we have enough pizza\, please con
tact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-204-1566 with the number in y
our group.
Foster Family Fun Swim
Sunday\, March
4th\, 11:00am to 12noon
Port Hardy Recreation Centre\, 7440 Columbia
Street
Save the day! We will announce event details as planning conti
nues. Experienced swimmers will need to accompany inexperienced swimmer in
the pool. Thanks to MCFD for funding!
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership March
W
ednesday\, March 14th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
MCFD Office\, 8755 Gray Stre
et\, Port Hardy
(Every second month)
Please note the time and lo
cation of this meeting.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for
foster parents to meet and greet MCFD social workers. All foster parents\,
social workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff invited to share y
our fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fost
ering trends. Contact Ella Ho at 250-949-8011 or Jackie at 250-949-7397 fo
r more information or to suggest an discussion item.
Foster Parent Support Breakfast
Wednes
day\, April 4th\, 9:00am to 11:00am
Market Street Café\;\, 7030
Market Street\, Port Hardy
All foster parents welcomed. This is a ch
ance to meet and discuss caregiving topics with fellow caregivers in a cas
ual and relaxed setting. Hosted by NICSS. Please contact Cheryl Jorgenson
at 250-230-3484 for details.
Parenting Children With Trauma: Str ategies for Effective Responding
A workshop for foster pa rents and social workers.
Crown Isle 399 Clubhouse Dr. Courtenay B C \; 9:30 &ndash\; 3:30
Registration by email to : info@achild ssong.ca
Funded by MCFD
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CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180502T1641580Z-490916-512@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180518T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley MCFD Information Session DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley MCFD Information Session Friday\, May 18th\, 10:00 am to 11:30am Register for an information session if you are thinking of b ecoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-27 04. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Friday\, May 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180502T1643280Z-490916-513@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley MCFD Information Session DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley MCFD Information Session Wednesday\, June 6th\, 6: 30pm to 8:00pm Register for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2 704. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Wednesday\, June 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Register for an informa
tion session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call
Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Friday\, June 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an informa
tion session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call
Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Wednesday\, July 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Register for an informa
tion session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call
Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Friday\, July 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an informa
tion session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call
Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Wednesday\, August 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Register for an infor
mation session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please cal
l Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Session
Friday\, August 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an informat ion session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call L ori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180502T1650000Z-490916-519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180507T140000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Film Fest DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Film Fest Monday\, May 7th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm Joh n Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341 In April\ , we started having Film Fest in the evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of th e Month. There will be no June evening Film Fest Film Fest\, is a weekly e ducational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding t o the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child d evelopment\, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, pleas e contact Mary Catherine Williams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 32 3. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 7t
h\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cour
tenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started having Film Fest in the
evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There will be no June eveni
ng Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational and supportive group
focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in car
e. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, b
rain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\,
and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as always\, popcor
n is provided. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Willia
ms at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 14
th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cou
rtenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started having Film Fest in th
e evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There will be no June even
ing Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational and supportive grou
p focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in ca
re. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\,
brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\,
and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as always\, popco
rn is provided. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Willi
ams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Wednesday\, May
23rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Evening Session!
John Howard Society\, 1455
Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started hav
ing Film Fest in the evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There w
ill be no June evening Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational
and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behav
iours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, b
rain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\
, managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\
, as always\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact M
ary Catherine Williams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 28
th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cou
rtenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started having Film Fest in th
e evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There will be no June even
ing Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational and supportive grou
p focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in ca
re. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\,
brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\,
and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as always\, popco
rn is provided. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Willi
ams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, June 4
th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cou
rtenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started having Film Fest in th
e evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There will be no June even
ing Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational and supportive grou
p focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in ca
re. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\,
brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\,
and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as always\, popco
rn is provided. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Willi
ams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, June 1
1th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Co
urtenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started having Film Fest in t
he evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There will be no June eve
ning Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational and supportive gro
up focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in c
are. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\,
brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\
, and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as always\, popc
orn is provided. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Will
iams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, June 1
8th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm/Wind Up
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Ave
nue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341
In April\, we started having Film F
est in the evening on the FOURTH Wednesday of the Month. There will be no
June evening Film Fest
Film Fest\, is a weekly educational and suppor
tive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of k
ids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain devel
opment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing
stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch or a snack and\, as alway
s\, popcorn is provided. For more information\, please contact Mary Cather
ine Williams at maryc@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, May
25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Update: Feeding Guidelines for infant
s and toddlers
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street
\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more \;information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbe llamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180502T1708060Z-490916-527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180629T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180629T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, June 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Summer Safety Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Stre et\, Courtenay The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For m ore information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.c a or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, June
29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Summer Safety
Comox Valley Chil
d Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more \;information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180502T1709390Z-490916-528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180529T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180529T113000 SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday \, May 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Location is TBA/Keep an eye on your email All Foster Parents Welcome! Please come and join in the discussions\, netw orking and enjoy tasty potluck treats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meeting
Tuesday\, May 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Location is
TBA/Keep an eye on your email
All Foster Parents Welcome! Please come
and join in the discussions\, networking and enjoy tasty potluck treats.
For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at c
vcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Foster Family Spring Event
Sunday\, July 8th\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Seaview Farms\, 1392 Seaview R
oad\, Black Creek
All Comox Valley Foster Families and Social Work
ers are welcomed to this Summer Event. We will have two tractor tours set
up. Up to 12 people per tour. We will provide a light lunch &ndash\; hot d
ogs and snacks! This will be a wonderful day for all who love animals!
Go to http://www.seaviewgamefarm.com/location for directions.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, May 2nd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Wha
t is on your mind? &ndash\; open discussion
Campbell River Family Ser
vices\, 487-10th Avenue
No summer meetings
Discover the be nefits of peer support! Network with local foster parents and share your c oncerns and successes. Our meetings have themes of interest to all foster parents. Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robinso n at 250-204-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com for information on this meet ing\, or any foster concerns you&rsquo\;d like to share with your local Fo ster Parent Association.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20180502T1715290Z-490916-531@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting (CRFPA) DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Meeting (CRFPA) Wednes day\, June 6th\, 9:30am to 12noon (Note: time and location) Topic: Emergen cy Preparedness\, Shaun Koopman Strathcona Regional District Campbell Rive r Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue No summer meetings Discover the benefi ts of peer support! Network with local foster parents and share your conce rns and successes. Our meetings have themes of interest to all foster pare nts. Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robinson at 250-204-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com for information on this meeting\ , or any foster concerns you’d like to share with your local Foster Parent Association. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Association Me
eting (CRFPA)
Wednesday\, June 6th\, 9:30am to 12noon (Note: time and
location)
Topic: Emergency Preparedness\, Shaun Koopman Strathcona R
egional District
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
No summer meetings
Discover the benefits of peer support! Net work with local foster parents and share your concerns and successes. Our meetings have themes of interest to all foster parents. Your participation and ideas welcomed! Please contact Tom Robinson at 250-204-9050 or sunris estart@hotmail.com for information on this meeting\, or any foster concern s you&rsquo\;d like to share with your local Foster Parent Association.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20180502T1717070Z-490916-532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180504T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, May 4th\, 9:30a m to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue No summer meetings All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff can participate. Share your foste ring concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering tre nds. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Maria nne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, May 4th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\
, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
No summer meetings
All fost er parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y Me ntal Health Staff can participate. Share your fostering concerns\, learn a bout MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\ , Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Cur rie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20180502T1718540Z-490916-533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180601T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, June 1st\, 9:30 am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenu e No summer meetings All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioura l Consultants and C&Y Mental Health Staff can participate. Share your fost ering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering tr ends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Mari anne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, June 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services
\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
No summer meetings
All fos ter parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consultants and C&\;Y M ental Health Staff can participate. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs \, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Cu rrie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20180502T1720480Z-490916-534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180523T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, May 23 rd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Topic: Summer Safety Campbell River Family Serv ices\, 487-10th Avenue (4th Wednesday of the month) Each monthly meeting f eatures a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more informati on\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, May 23rd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Summer Saf
ety
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednes
day of the month)
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep
your caregiving skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Cathe
rine at 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, June 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Year End
Social\, no topic
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Next meeting September 2018
< p>Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregiving skills cur rent! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine atCampbell River Foster Parent Association in
vites you to
Annual Foster Community Picnic and Social
Sunday\,
July 22nd\, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Hagel Park\, (off York Road)
Cam pbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and support sta ff can join in for an afternoon of socializing and fun! Bring a picnic lun ch for your family\, lawn chairs\, drinks and your sun protection! Located approximately 10 km south of Campbell River off Jodi-Lynn Way in the York Road area\, Hagel Park is a wheel-chair/stroller accessible recreation ar ea. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a playground fo r the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey courts\, and a multi-use playin g field. The perfect location for family fun! More event details will be c oming soon\, watch your email for the poster. See you there! This all-ages event is arranged by your Campbell River Foster Parent Association and th e FPSS Society.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20180502T1729390Z-490916-537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180515T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180515T133000 SUMMARY:Kairos Blanket Exercise DESCRIPTION:FPSS Society is pleased to bring the Kairos Blanket Exercise to our fostering communities in the Comox Valley and Campbell River Comox Va lley Kairos Blanket Exercise Tuesday\, May 15th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm K’omoks First Nations\, 3320 Comox Road\, Courtenay Register or more information contact FPSS Comox Valley Coordinator Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 2 50-898-4488. Limited seating\, lunch provided. This workshop is not suitab le for young children. The Kairos Blanket Exercise training is a powerful and enlightening experiential workshop. Participants entering the room wil l see blankets spread across the floor\; a metaphor for Turtle Island (lat er Canada) prior to colonial contact. Over the course of the session\, by removing blankets\, participants discover the legislative and institutiona l practices that have resulted in the reduction of territory. The Kairos B lanket Exercise dramatically illustrates the impact a shrinking land mass had on the cultural legacy and identities of the indigenous families we se rve. This workshop is part of ongoing foster parent cultural-skill develop ment. Although different from the Building Bridges to Understanding the Vi llage workshop\, the Kairos Blanket Exercise material merges with and info rms that training. Caregivers will want to complete both trainings as they seek to develop a wholistic view of the Canadian Aboriginal experience. T o learn more about the Kairos Blanket Exercise\, please visit their web si te at https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/. We thank many community agen cies who have partnered with FPSS Society to bring the Kairos Blanket Exer cise to our Upper Island communities. Special mention to Sasamans Society for providing local Elders/Knowledge Keepers who will be with us during th e session. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSS Society is pleased to bring the Kairos
Blanket Exercise
to our fostering communities in the
Comox Vall
ey and Campbell River
Comox Valley Kairos Blanket Exercise
Tu
esday\, May 15th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm
K&rsquo\;omoks First Nations\, 33
20 Comox Road\, Courtenay
Register or more information contact FPSS C
omox Valley Coordinator Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Limited seating\, lunch provided. This workshop is not suitable
for young children.
The Kairos Blanket Exercise training is a powe
rful and enlightening experiential workshop. Participants entering the roo
m will see blankets spread across the floor\; a metaphor for Turtle Island
(later Canada) prior to colonial contact. Over the course of the session\
, by removing blankets\, participants discover the legislative and institu
tional practices that have resulted in the reduction of territory. The Kai
ros Blanket Exercise dramatically illustrates the impact a shrinking land
mass had on the cultural legacy and identities of the indigenous families
we serve. This workshop is part of ongoing foster parent cultural-skill de
velopment.
Although different from the Building Bridges to Understand
ing the Village workshop\, the Kairos Blanket Exercise material merges wit
h and informs that training. Caregivers will want to complete both trainin
gs as they seek to develop a wholistic view of the Canadian Aboriginal exp
erience. To learn more about the Kairos Blanket Exercise\, please visit th
eir web site at https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/.
We thank many
community agencies who have partnered with FPSS Society to bring the Kair
os Blanket Exercise to our Upper Island communities. Special mention to Sa
samans Society for providing local Elders/Knowledge Keepers who will be wi
th us during the session.
FPSS Society is pleased to bring the Kairos
Blanket Exercise
to our fostering communities in the
Comox Vall
ey and Campbell River
Campbell River Kairos Blanket Exercise
Wednesday\, May 16th\, 9:30am to 1:30pm
Thunderbird Hall\, 1400 We
iwaikum Road\, Campbell River
Register or more information contact Ju
dy Hollywood Bonnett FPSS Upper Island Coordinator at uicoord@fpsss.com or
250-204-1566.
Limited seating\, lunch provided. This workshop is not suitable for young children.
The Kairos Blanket Exercise train
ing is a powerful and enlightening experiential workshop. Participants ent
ering the room will see blankets spread across the floor\; a metaphor for
Turtle Island (later Canada) prior to colonial contact. Over the course of
the session\, by removing blankets\, participants discover the legislativ
e and institutional practices that have resulted in the reduction of terri
tory. The Kairos Blanket Exercise dramatically illustrates the impact a sh
rinking land mass had on the cultural legacy and identities of the indigen
ous families we serve. This workshop is part of ongoing foster parent cult
ural-skill development.
Although different from the Building Bridges
to Understanding the Village workshop\, the Kairos Blanket Exercise materi
al merges with and informs that training. Caregivers will want to complete
both trainings as they seek to develop a wholistic view of the Canadian A
boriginal experience. To learn more about the Kairos Blanket Exercise\, pl
ease visit their web site at https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/.
We thank many community agencies who have partnered with FPSS Society to b
ring the Kairos Blanket Exercise to our Upper Island communities. Special
mention to Sasamans Society for providing local Elders/Knowledge Keepers w
ho will be with us during the session.
Foster Parent Support Meeting
Wednesda
y\, June 6th\, 9:00am to 11:00am
8785 Gray Street\, Port Hardy
P
lease contact Cheryl Jorgenson at 250-230-3484 for location details. All f
oster parents welcomed. This is a chance to discuss caregiving topics with
fellow caregivers in a casual and relaxed setting. Contact Jackie at 250-
949-7397 or Cheryl for details of this event. Hosted by NICSS and FPSS.
National Indigenous People Day
Thursda
y\, June 21st
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This i
s a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage\,
diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations\, Inuit a
nd Mé\;tis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three
groups as Aboriginal peoples\, also known as Indigenous peoples. Although
these groups share many similarities\, they each have their own distinct
heritage\, language\, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In co
operation with Indigenous organizations\, the Government of Canada chose J
une 21st\, the summer solstice\, for National Aboriginal Day\, now known a
s National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations\, many Indigenous peopl
es and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near t
his day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day
of the year.
Watch for events in your area!
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island UID:20180502T1741470Z-490916-541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180509T160000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents\, You DO Make a Difference Island-Wide Conference DESCRIPTION:FPSS Society presents Foster Parents\, You DO Make a Difference Island-Wide Conference A Child’s Song Facilitated by Andrea Chatwin May 9 th in Nanaimo Welcome facilitator Andrea Chatwin\, MAA\, CCC\, founder of A Child’s Song. Children need consistent\, predictable and committed careg ivers in order to reach their full potential. A Child’s Song equips famili es with tools to become therapeutic parents and experts on their children. Topics include addressing trauma\, understanding behaviour\, supporting t ransitions\, and learning strategies that will increase parent (caregiver) child connection and improve child functioning. This workshop will be of interest to social workers and caregivers engaged in adoption\, fostering\ , or raising the child of a relative. Watch your emails for more informati on. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSS Society presents
Foster Parents\
, You DO Make a Difference Island-Wide Conference
A Child&rsquo\;s S
ong
Facilitated by Andrea Chatwin
May 9th in Nanaimo
W elcome facilitator Andrea Chatwin\, MAA\, CCC\, founder of A Child&rsquo\; s Song. Children need consistent\, predictable and committed caregivers in order to reach their full potential. A Child&rsquo\;s Song equips familie s with tools to become therapeutic parents and experts on their children.< /p>
Topics include addressing trauma\, understanding behaviour\, suppo
rting transitions\, and learning strategies that will increase parent (car
egiver) child connection and improve child functioning. This workshop will
be of interest to social workers and caregivers engaged in adoption\, fos
tering\, or raising the child of a relative.
Watch your emails for m
ore information.
First Aid Training and Infant CPR
A lert Basic First Aid &ldquo\;C&rdquo\; is a 4 hour fast paced\, hands on i ntroduction or review of emergency scene management\, spinal injury manage ment\, adult\, child and infant CPR\, obstructed airway and first aid for bleeding\, broken bones and seizures.
Register with Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
Cost is $25 for foster parents
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:CV Soccer Club UID:20180601T1606170Z-490916-543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T180000 SUMMARY:Youth In Care Week Celebration For Youth at The Link DESCRIPTION:Youth In Care Week Celebration June 6 - For Youth at The Link 3 00B Old Island Hwy 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm BBQ/MUSIC/GAMES/GRAFFITI ART/GIFT BA GS Please inform social worker if youth can attend June 7 - For Children a t Dragon Fly Petting Farm – 6310 N. Island Highway – Rain Shine! 4:00 pm t o 6:00 pm BBQ\, Bouncy Castle\, Face Painting\, Cuddle Cute Creatures RSVP number of children attending to sharon.tarbit@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth In Care Week Celebration
June 6 - For Youth at The Link 300B Old Island Hwy
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
BBQ/MUSIC/GAMES /GRAFFITI ART/GIFT BAGS
Please inform social worker if youth can a ttend
June 7 - For Children at Dragon Fly Petting Farm &ndash\; 6310 N. Island Highway &ndash\; Rain Shine !
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
BBQ\, Bouncy Castle\, Face Painting\, Cuddle Cute Creatures
RSVP number of children attending to sharon.tarbit@gov.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:The Link UID:20180601T1614490Z-490916-544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180607T180000 SUMMARY:Youth In Care Week Celebration For Children at Dragon Fly Petting F arm DESCRIPTION:Youth In Care Week Celebration June 7 - For Children at Dragon Fly Petting Farm – 6310 N. Island Highway – Rain Shine! 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm BBQ\, Bouncy Castle\, Face Painting\, Cuddle Cute Creatures RSVP number o f children attending to sharon.tarbit@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth In Care Week Celebration
June 7 - For Children at Dragon Fly Petting Farm &ndash\; 6310 N. Island Highway &ndash\; Rain Shine!
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
BBQ\, Bouncy Castle\, Face Painting\, Cuddle Cute Creatures
RSVP number of children attending to sharon.tarbit@gov.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Dragon Fly Petting Farm UID:20180601T1614270Z-490916-545@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180607T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180607T110000 SUMMARY:Pathways to Healing DESCRIPTION:Pathways to Healing 9:30 to 11:00 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pathways to Healing
< p>9:30 to 11:00 CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180601T1649530Z-490916-546@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180612T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180612T130000 SUMMARY:Film Fest Year End Pot Luck DESCRIPTION:Film Fest 11:30 - 1:00 Year End Pot Luck John Howard Society 14 55 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Film Fest
11:30 - 1:00
Year End Pot Luck
John Howar d Society 1455 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society UID:20180601T1719140Z-490916-547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T103000 SUMMARY:Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Education Committee June 13 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am John Howard Society of North Island 1455 Cliffe Ave. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to help create and plan interesting and useful training experiences for fo ster parents and social workers. Everyone Welcome!! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Education Committee
< p>June 13 - \;9:30 am to 10:30 amJohn Howar d Society of North Island \; 1455 Cliffe Ave.
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to help create and plan interesting and useful training ex periences for foster parents and social workers. \;
Ev eryone Welcome!!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society of North Island UID:20180601T1652370Z-490916-548@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180618T113000 SUMMARY:BCFFPA Meeting DESCRIPTION:BCFFPA Meeting June 18 - 10:00 am – 11:30 am Courtenay Library Meeting Room For more information contact Chad Hooker or Kevin Lagan X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BCFFPA Meeting
June 18 - 10:00 am &ndash\; 11:30 am
Courtenay Libr ary Meeting Room
For more information contact Chad Hooker or Kevin Lagan
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Courtenay Library Meeting Room UID:20180601T1653420Z-490916-549@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180622T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180622T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting (note change of week) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting (last Friday of the month) Friday\, June 22 \, 9:30 am to 11:30 am (note change of week) June only at Lorna and Tom’s Campsite Child Development Association\, downstair s 237 3rd St\, Courtenay\, BC Each monthly meeting features a topic to k eep your Safe Babies caregiving skills current! For more information\, con tact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting (last Friday of the month)
Friday\, June 22 \, 9:30 am to 11:30 am (note change of week)
J une only at Lorna and Tom&rsquo\;s Campsite
Child Develop ment Association\, downstairs \; 237 3rd St\, Courtenay\, BC \;
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your Safe Babies careg iving skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250 -703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Child Development Association\, downstairs UID:20180601T1658160Z-490916-550@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180627T193000 SUMMARY:NEW!! Evening Film Fest DESCRIPTION:NEW!! Evening Film Fest 4th Wednesday of the month 6:00 to 7:30 pm Film Fest is an educational group for Foster Parents that focuses on un derstanding and responding to children in care. We discuss all topics rela ted to fostering. Our group thrives on comradery\, mutual support and frie ndships. BYO snack\, popcorn is provided! Call Mary Catherine for more inf ormation 250-338-7341. No need to sign up. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NEW!! Evening Film Fest 4th Wednesday of the month 6:00 to 7:30pm
< p>Film Fest is an educational group for Foster Parents that focuses on und erstanding and responding to children in care. We discuss all topics relat ed to fostering. Our group thrives on comradery\, mutual support and frien dships. BYO snack\, popcorn is provided! Call Mary Catherine for more info rmation 250-338-7341. No need to sign up. CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Call Mary Catherine for more information 250-338-7341 UID:20180601T1707040Z-490916-551@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180626T170000 SUMMARY:MCFD Open House DESCRIPTION:MCFD Open House 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm MCFD Office Prizes and Snacks X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MCFD Open House
3: 00 pm &ndash\; 5:00 pm
MCFD Office
Prizes and Snacks
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:MCFD Office UID:20180601T1705580Z-490916-552@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180621 SUMMARY:K'omoks National Aboriginal Day Celebrations DESCRIPTION:K'omoks National Aboriginal Day Celebrations X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:K'omoks National Aboriginal Day Celebration s
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20180601T1718070Z-490916-553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180905T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Session /MCFD DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Session /MCFD Wednesday\ , September 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, September 21st\, 10:00am to 11 :30am Wednesday\, October 3rd\, 6:30am to 8:00pm Friday\, October 19th\, 1 0:00am to 11:30am Register for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-21 8-2704. See page 7. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ion /MCFD
Wednesday\, September 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\,
September 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, October 3rd\, 6:30am
to 8:00pm
Friday\, October 19th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register fo
r an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent.
Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704. See page 7.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ion /MCFD
Wednesday\, September 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\,
September 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, October 3rd\, 6:30am
to 8:00pm
Friday\, October 19th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register fo
r an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent.
Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704. See page 7.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ion /MCFD
Wednesday\, September 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\,
September 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, October 3rd\, 6:30am
to 8:00pm
Friday\, October 19th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register fo
r an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent.
Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704. See page 7.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ion /MCFD
Wednesday\, September 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\,
September 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, October 3rd\, 6:30am
to 8:00pm
Friday\, October 19th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register fo
r an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent.
Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-218-2704. See page 7.
Comox Valley Film Fest
John Howard Soc
iety\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, 250-338-7341
Daytime Film Fes
t
Monday\, September 10th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, September
17th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, September 24th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, October 8th\, No Film Fest\, Thanksgiving.
Monday\, Oc
tober 15th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Monday\, October 22nd\, 11:00am to 2:0
0pm
Monday\, October 29th\, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Please bring your
lunch.
Evening Film Fest
Wednesday\, Septembe
r 26th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday\, October 24th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
(4th Wednesday of the Month)
Film Fest is an educational and su
pportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours
of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain d
evelopment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, mana
ging stress\, and self-care. Popcorn is always provided. For more informat
ion\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Evening Film Fest
Wednesday\, Septembe
r 26th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday\, October 24th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
(4th Wednesday of the Month)
Film Fest is an educational and su
pportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours
of kids in care. Some of the topics include: Attachment\, trauma\, brain d
evelopment\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, mana
ging stress\, and self-care. Popcorn is always provided. For more informat
ion\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meeting
Tuesday\, September 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Locati
on is TBA/Keep an eye on your email
All Foster Parents Welcome! Pleas
e come and join in the discussions\, networking and enjoy tasty potluck tr
eats. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowi
e at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Sept
ember 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Friday\, October 26th\
, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Comox Valley Child Development Ce
ntre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetin
g happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Be
llamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Sept
ember 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Friday\, October 26th\
, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Comox Valley Child Development Ce
ntre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetin
g happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Be
llamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awar
eness Day
Friday\, September 7th 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Campbell River
Spirit Square
The Campbell River FASD Prevention and Awareness Partn
ership invites the public to drop by Spirit Square for an afternoon of fun
for the whole family. There will be activities for all ages including liv
e music with P Nut Gallery\, Bounce &ndash\;A-Rama\, Big Trike\, Dunk Tank
\, Face Painting\, Shoo Shoo the Clown\, Bannock and Strawberries\, and mo
re. Connect with community resource booths and enter to win the grand priz
e by testing your knowledge on the FASD Game Wheel. For more information p
lease contact Jenny at 250-286-0955.
Youth Home Caregivers /CRFPA Support meetin
g
Tuesday\, September 11th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, Octo
ber 9th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Confe
rence Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed! Our group o
ffers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the chi
ld or teen in your care. In September\, the group will have lots to talk a
bout as we check-in and catch up on foster parent summer and school-starti
ng activities! Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided
. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Robert Schoe
maker at robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca .
safeTalk Suicide Prevention Trainin g
Tuesday October 9th (after Thanksgiving)
10:30am to 2:00pm
CR Family Services Conference Room\, 487-10 th Avenue
Register online by Wednesday October 3rd
Use the link : safeTalk register
Foster Parents are free\, community partners $11.50
\;
Please contact Judy Hollywood at Foster Parent Supp ort Services with event details or online registration assistance. 250-204 -1566 or uicord@fpsss.com .
\;
Training Overview: safeTALK (Suicide Aler tness For Everyone) is a half-day training in suicide alertness. More than 50\,000 people in 20 countries attend safeTALK each year. Learn to:
The training fo llows research-informed curriculum developed by LivingWorks Education\, sh own to be effective at increasing knowledge\, skill and willingness to int ervene\, as well as helping to reduce the risk of suicide.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20181004T1743340Z-490916-566@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180921T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180921T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday September 21st\, 9:30am to 10:30am No October meeting Campbell River Family Services\, Boar d Room\, 487-10th Avenue Foster parents\, Social Workers\, Behavioural Con sultants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff gather to share fostering concerns\, get MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie M arianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for information or suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday September 21st\, 9:30am to 10:30am
No October meeting
Ca
mpbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Foster pa
rents\, Social Workers\, Behavioural Consultants and Child and Youth Menta
l Health Staff gather to share fostering concerns\, get MCFD updates\, and
discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunri
sestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for infor
mation or suggest a discussion item.
RCY Rights Tour Adult Workshop
Tuesday
September 18th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\
, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
The Representative for Childre
n and Youth (RCY) bring the Rights Tour to Vancouver Island communities. T
he Rights Tour educates children\, youth and the adults who support them a
bout their fundamental rights. RCY is an independent organization that sup
ports youth\, young people and their families.
Focused on fundamental
rights referenced in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the C
hild and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
s\, participants of the Rights Tour workshops gain an understanding of chi
ld rights and how the RCY office helps by advocating for those rights. Wat
ch for announcements about the local schedule of the RCY workshops created
for children as young as five to youth as old as 19. Workshops use multip
le mediums to engage learners (Interactive activities\, play\, storytellin
g\, video\, discussion). Each workshop uses age-appropriate activities to
support participants to learn about rights\, community supports\, and self
-advocacy.
FPSS and CRFS Societies are please to arrange the workshop
for caregivers and professionals of various backgrounds who work and conn
ect with youth. Please register for the Rights Tour &ndash\; Adult Worksho
p with Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566. Light refreshments provided
.
Foster Family Gym and Pizza Party
Satu
rday\, September 22nd\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Rec
reational Complex\, 1800 S Alder Street
Campbell River foster familie
s are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time and Pizza Party at the Sportsp
lex recreation facility. Open to all foster parents families. A member of
the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipme
nt. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their ch
ildren. Your CR Foster Parent Association has arranged this all-ages event
. For more information and to register\, so we have enough pizza\, please
contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-204-1566.
Joint Education Committee meeting
Tues
day\, September 25th 9:30am to 11:00am
Campbell River Family Services
\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Foster parents are welcomed to join i
n the planning of future workshops and trainings. Please contact Robert Sc
hoemaker at robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca for information and date of the meet
ing.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, September 26th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\,
October 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\
, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each monthly meet
ing features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more info
rmation\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, September 26th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\,
October 24th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\
, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each monthly meet
ing features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more info
rmation\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Foster Family Pumpkin Fest
Friday\, Oc
tober 19th\, Time tba
Coastal Black\, 2186C Endall Road\, Black Creek
Rain or shine\, dress for the weather!
We are planning our thir
d annual Pumpkin Fest on the October Pro-D day. Campbell River foster fami
lies can take their pick of fun activities. Visit the barn-yard animals\,
navigate the Corn or Hay Bale Mazes\, or try your luck at Pumpkin Bowling\
, and Pumpkin Ring Toss. Watch for more details as planning proceeds.
Register by Friday\, October 12th (including the number in your group) wi
th Heather Murphy at 250-923-6028 or heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, September 12th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
MCFD Office\, 8785 Gra
y Street\, Port Hardy
(Every second month)
Foster parents\, soci
al workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited to share
their fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local f
ostering trends. September&rsquo\;s meeting will provide an opportunity fo
r foster parents to meet and greet MCFD social workers who have recently j
oined the North Island Teams. Contact Ella Ho at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at
250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to sugges
t a future discussion item.
Foster Family Picnic
Sunday\, Septembe
r 30th\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre
8400
Byng Road\, Port Hardy
Celebrate the end of summer with your fellow f
oster families! All foster families welcomed. Lots of fun and great compan
y! For more information please contact your MCFD Resource Worker Ella Ho a
t 250-949-8011\, Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl Jorgenson at 25
0-230-3484.
Foster Parent Support Meeting
Wednesda
y\, October 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
NICSS Office\, 375 Shelley Cresc
ent\, Port McNeill
All foster parents welcomed. This is a chance to d
iscuss caregiving topics with fellow caregivers in a casual\, relaxed and
confidential setting. Contact Jackie at 250-949-7397 or Cheryl at 250-230-
3484 for details of this event. Hosted by NICSS and FPSS.
2nd Annual Community Workshop Series
9
300 Trustee Road\, Port Hardy
Friday October 19th\, Part 1
1:00pm to 4:00pm
FASD: Realities
and Possibilities
Myles Himmelreich and Katrina Griffin
Friday October 19th\, Part 2
6:00
pm to 9:00pm
FASD: Realities and Possibilities
Myles Himmelreich and Katrina Griffin
Satur
day October 20th
9:00am to 3:00pm
Michelle Riddle
Limited seating! Register on
line before October 5th at http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-3807837/ID
P-Community-Workshop.
Co-Sponsors\, Infant Development and Succes
s By 6\, are excited to have three amazing presenters at this year&rsquo\;
s event. This workshop series is open to all North Island community member
s who have an interest in the health\, well being\, and development of our
children. Snack and refreshment service on Friday and a light lunch servi
ce on Saturday.
2nd Annual Community Workshop Series
9
300 Trustee Road\, Port Hardy
Friday October 19th\, Part 1
1:00pm to 4:00pm
FASD: Realities
and Possibilities
Myles Himmelreich and Katrina Griffin
Friday October 19th\, Part 2
6:00
pm to 9:00pm
FASD: Realities and Possibilities
Myles Himmelreich and Katrina Griffin
Satur
day October 20th
9:00am to 3:00pm
Michelle Riddle
Limited seating! Register on
line before October 5th at http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-3807837/ID
P-Community-Workshop.
Co-Sponsors\, Infant Development and Succes
s By 6\, are excited to have three amazing presenters at this year&rsquo\;
s event. This workshop series is open to all North Island community member
s who have an interest in the health\, well being\, and development of our
children. Snack and refreshment service on Friday and a light lunch servi
ce on Saturday.
Foster Parent Appreciation Luncheon
Wednesday October 17th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Maritime Heritage Centre\, 621 Island Hwy.
Plan now to atte nd the October celebration of you and all you do for the children and yout h in your care. Watch for your personal invitation from your Resource soci al worker. \; Rhonda Wall at 250-286-7525 or Rhonda.Wall@gov.bc.ca will be taking your RSVPs.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Maritime Heritage Centre UID:20181001T1705110Z-490916-579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181101T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181101T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Group Thursday\, Novemb er 1st\, 9:30am to 11:00am No workshop in December. 2314A Rosewall Crescen t\, Tin Town\, Courtenay This workshop is offered on the first Thursday of every month. Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Heali ng. For more information\, please contact Lori Villemere at 250-218-2704 o r lori.villemere@gov.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, November 1st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
No workshop in De
cember.
2314A Rosewall Crescent\, Tin Town\, Courtenay
This work
shop is offered on the first Thursday of every month. Our facilitator will
be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For more information\, please
contact Lori Villemere at 250-218-2704 or lori.villemere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 5th
\, 6:30am to 8:00pm
Register for an information session if you are th
inking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at
250-218-2704.
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 5th
\, 6:30am to 8:00pm
Register for an information session if you are th
inking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at
250-218-2704.
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 7th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 5th
\, 6:30am to 8:00pm
Register for an information session if you are th
inking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at
250-218-2704.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, November 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Location: TBD/Keep an eye on your email
No Partnership meeting in D
ecember.
Our Partnership meetings will be happening monthly (except i
n December). All Foster Parents Welcome! Join in the discussions\, network
ing and enjoy tasty potluck treats. For more information or add to the age
nda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Nove
mber 30th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Environmental Factors that Impac
t Prenatal Development
No Safe Babies meeting in December.
Comox
Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street
The Comox Valley Sa
fe Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact M
ary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Social Committee Presents
Comox Valley Foster Family Winter/Christmas Event
Sunday\, Decemb
er 2nd\, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Woodland Gardens (Kitty Coleman)\, 6183 Whi
taker Road
Wienie roast\, bonfire\, Santa\, Crafts\, and music!
For more information\, please contact
Lisa Bowie at
cvccoord@fps
ss.com or 250-898-4488
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 7th\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch
airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
UID:20181026T1731080Z-490916-587@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, November 2nd\,
9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, December 7th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River
Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD
social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited.
Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss loc
al fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotm
ail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information
or to suggest a discussion item.
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Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 7th\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch
airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Caregivers/CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers/CRFPA Peer Support Meeting Tuesday\, November 13th\,
12noon to 2:00pm Tuesday\, December 11th\, 12noon to 2:00pm (to be confir
med) Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue Al
l foster parents welcomed! Our group offers friendly conversation and prac
tical tips to help you support the child or teen in your care. Bring your
coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or
to suggest a topic\, please contact Robert Schoemaker Robert.schoemaker@cr
fs.ca.
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Caregivers/CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, November 13th\, 12noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, December 11th\,
12noon to 2:00pm (to be confirmed)
Campbell River Family Services\, C
onference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed! Our gro
up offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the
child or teen in your care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refresh
ments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contac
t Robert Schoemaker Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
Caregivers/CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, November 13th\, 12noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, December 11th\,
12noon to 2:00pm (to be confirmed)
Campbell River Family Services\, C
onference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed! Our gro
up offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the
child or teen in your care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refresh
ments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contac
t Robert Schoemaker Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, November 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Envir
onmental Factors that Impact Prenatal Development
No December meeting
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
4th Wednesday
of the month
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your careg
iving skills current! For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Mandatory Semi-Annual Foster Homes
Sta
ndards Training
Tuesday\, November 27th\, 9:00am to 2:00pm
(Door
s open at 8:30am)
Topic to be announced
Maritime Heritage Centre
\, Tyee Room\, 621 Island Highway
Join us in November for another of
our ongoing Foster Parent Standards trainings. As with all our standards t
raining events\, we make learning relevant and enjoyable!
Snacks\, lu
nch and participation certificates provided.
Register with Judy Holly
wood at uicoord@fpsss.com or by cell/text:
250-204-1566. This event a
rranged and sponsored in partnership by foster parents and the member agen
cies of your
Joint Education Committee.
Campbell River Foster
Foster Family Gy
m and Holiday Party
Saturday\, December 8th\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
G
ymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Complex\, 1800 S Alder Street
Th
e Campbell River Foster Parent Association invites all foster parents and
the children and youth in their homes to an afternoon of fun and treats. S
anta has received our invitation\; we are waiting for his RSVP! A member o
f the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with gym activities and e
quipment.
Please bring a potluck finger-food treat to contribute to t
he snack table. Caregivers are asked to stay on site to support and superv
ise their children. Your CR Foster Parent Association has arranged this al
l-ages event.
For more information and to rsvp please contact Tom Rob
inson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or
call/t
ext 250-204-1566 so we can assist Santa&rsquo\;s plans for the goodie bags
.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, November 14th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
MCFD Office\, 8785 Gray
Street\, Port Hardy
(Every second month)
All foster parents\, s
ocial workers\, MCFD and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff are invited to share
their fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local f
ostering trends. Contact Ella Ho at
250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-
7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a disc
ussion item.
Party Planners Meeting
John Howard Society \;9:30am
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20181101T1652110Z-490916-595@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181109T100000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Training – Session #1 Held in Campbell River\, C.R. Fam ily Services Office DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Training – Four Friday’s in November (9\, 16\, 23 & 30) Sessions #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 4 87-10th Avenue. Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Island Informa tion Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland. For more information\, contact M ary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Training \;&ndash\; Four Friday&rsquo\;s in November (9\, 16\, 23 &\; 30)
Sessions #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 487-1 0th Avenue.
Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Island Information Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland.
For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20181101T1656060Z-490916-596@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181116T100000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Training Session #2 Held in Campbell River\, C.R. Fami ly Services Office DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Training – Four Friday’s in November (9\, 16\, 23 & 30) Sessions #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 4 87-10th Avenue. Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Island Informa tion Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland. For more information\, contact M ary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Training &ndash\; Four Friday&rsquo\;s in November (9\, 16\, 23 &\; 30)
Sessi ons #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 487-10 th Avenue.
Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Islan d Information Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland.
For more inform ation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20181101T1658120Z-490916-597@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181123T100000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Training Session #3 Held in Courtenay V.I. Information Centre DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Training – Four Friday’s in November (9\, 16\, 23 & 30) Sessions #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 4 87-10th Avenue. Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Island Informa tion Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland. For more information\, contact M ary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Training &ndash\; Four Friday&rsquo\;s in November (9\, 16\, 23 &\; 30)
Sessi ons #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 487-10 th Avenue.
Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Islan d Information Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland.
For more inform ation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Vancouver Island Information Centre UID:20181101T1659580Z-490916-598@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181130T100000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregivers & Training Session #4 (w/Safe Babies Group) Held in Courtenay V.I. Information Centre DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Training – Four Friday’s in November (9\, 16\, 23 & 30) Sessions #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 4 87-10th Avenue. Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Island Informa tion Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland. For more information\, contact M ary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Training &ndash\; Four Friday&rsquo\;s in November (9\, 16\, 23 &\; 30)
Sessi ons #1 and #2 will be at the Campbell River Family Services at 487-10 th Avenue.
Sessions #3 and #4 will be at the Vancouver Islan d Information Centre\, 3607 Small Rd\, Cumberland.
For more inform ation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135 or mbellamy@shaw.ca
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Vancouver Island Information Centre UID:20181101T1705050Z-490916-600@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181114T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Education Committee Wednesday\, November 14 - 9:3 0am to 11:00am John Howard Society North Island\, 1455 Cliffe Ave. Bring y our ideas and enthusiasm to help create and plan interesting and useful tr aining experiences for foster parents and social workers. Everyone Welcom e!! This meeting we are working on our Winter workshop! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Education Committee
Wednesday\, November 14 - \; 9:30am to 11:00am< /strong>
John Howard Society North Island\, 1455 Cliffe Ave.
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to help create and plan interesting and useful training experiences for foster parents and social workers. \;
Everyone Welcome!! \; This meeting we are working on our Winter workshop!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20181101T1707010Z-490916-601@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181121T113000 SUMMARY:BCFFPA Meeting DESCRIPTION:BCFFPA Meeting Wednesday\, November 21 – 10am to 11:30am Courte nay Library Meeting Room For more information contact Lorna Adams or Chad Hooker. The monthly meetings will be the third Wednesday of the month. Eve ryone welcome! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BCFFPA Meeting
Cou rtenay Library Meeting Room
For more information contact Lorna Ada ms or Chad Hooker. The monthly meetings will be the third Wednesday of the month.
Everyone welcome!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Courtenay Library Meeting Room UID:20181101T1709330Z-490916-602@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181122T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181122T143000 SUMMARY:SD#71 - Parent Teacher Interviews No School DESCRIPTION:SD#71 - Parent Teacher Interviews No School X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SD#71 - Parent Teacher Interviews < /strong>
No School
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:No School UID:20181101T1712580Z-490916-603@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181116T120000 SUMMARY:North Island Santa Skate DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
CATEGORIES:North Island
UID:20181116T1938540Z-490916-604@localendar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190110T110000
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Group Thursday\, Januar
y 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Thursday\, February 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Tin
Town\, 2314A Rosewall Crescent\, Courtenay This workshop is offered on th
e first Thursday of every month (except January.) Our facilitator will be
Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For more information\, please cont
act Donna Rushton at 250-218-0378 or donna.rushton@gov.bc.ca.
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Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, Februa
ry 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tin Town\, 2314A Rosewall Crescent\, Court
enay
This workshop is offered on the first Thursday of every month (e
xcept January.) Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Hea
ling. For more information\, please contact Donna Rushton at 250-218-0378
or donna.rushton@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, Februa
ry 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tin Town\, 2314A Rosewall Crescent\, Court
enay
This workshop is offered on the first Thursday of every month (e
xcept January.) Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Hea
ling. For more information\, please contact Donna Rushton at 250-218-0378
or donna.rushton@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, Januar
y 14th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, January 21st\, 11:00am to 1:00pm<
br />Monday\, January 28th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, February 4th\
, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, February 11th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
M
onday\, February 18th\, No Film Fest/Family Day
Monday\, February 25t
h\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Cour
tenay\, 250-338-7341
Join us for Film Fest\, a weekly educational and
supportive group focussed on understanding and responding to the behaviou
rs of kids in care. Our new Behavioural Consultant\, Anna Allan will be wo
rking with us on ACES. Some of the topics include: ACES (Adverse Childhood
Experiences)\, Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain difference
s\, grief and loss\, child development\, stress management\, and self-care
. Please bring your lunch! For more information\, please contact Anna Alla
n at anna.allan@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341 ext 323.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, January 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Tuesday\, February 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe
Avenue
Foster Parents are welcome to attend these monthly Partnershi
p meetings! Join in the discussions and networking. We will have tasty muf
fins\, coffee\, and tea available. For more information or add to the agen
da\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, January 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Tuesday\, February 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe
Avenue
Foster Parents are welcome to attend these monthly Partnershi
p meetings! Join in the discussions and networking. We will have tasty muf
fins\, coffee\, and tea available. For more information or add to the agen
da\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
North Island BCFFPA Branch meeting
Wed
nesday\, January 16th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Courtenay Public Library\,
300 6th Street\, Courtenay
The North Island Branch of BCFFPA brings
together experienced and newer foster parents living between Nanaimo and P
ort Hardy. A foster family event is being arranged in Campbell River for F
ebruary. Please watch for the announcement. Contact Tanya Hooker for detai
ls at cthookline@gmail.com.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions for<
br />Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Friday\, January 18th\, 10:00am
to 11:30am
Wednesday\, February 6th\, 6:30am to 8:00pm
Friday\,
February 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sessi
on if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Ma
ther\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then #1).
Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions for<
br />Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Friday\, January 18th\, 10:00am
to 11:30am
Wednesday\, February 6th\, 6:30am to 8:00pm
Friday\,
February 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sessi
on if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Ma
ther\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then #1).
Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions for<
br />Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Friday\, January 18th\, 10:00am
to 11:30am
Wednesday\, February 6th\, 6:30am to 8:00pm
Friday\,
February 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information sessi
on if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Ma
ther\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then #1).
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Janu
ary 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Infant Development
Friday\,
February 22nd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Public Health
Comox Val
ley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The monthly
Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting provides support and information for fos
ter parents caring for these special infants. For more information\, pleas
e contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Janu
ary 25th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Infant Development
Friday\,
February 22nd\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Public Health
Comox Val
ley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The monthly
Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting provides support and information for fos
ter parents caring for these special infants. For more information\, pleas
e contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, January 8th\, 12noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, February 12th\, 1
2noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 48
7-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed! Our group offers friendly
conversation and practical tips to help you support the child or teen in y
our care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For
more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Robert Schoemaker
Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, January 8th\, 12noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday\, February 12th\, 1
2noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 48
7-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed! Our group offers friendly
conversation and practical tips to help you support the child or teen in y
our care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For
more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Robert Schoemaker
Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 11th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, February 1st\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff are encouraged to attend. Share your foster
ing concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering tren
ds. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;or
Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugge
st a discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 11th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, February 1st\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff are encouraged to attend. Share your foster
ing concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering tren
ds. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com \;or
Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugge
st a discussion item.
Basic First-Aid with CPR Level &ldquo\;C&rd
quo\; Training
Wednesday\, January 23rd\, 9:15am to 1:15pm
Campb
ell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Room opens by 9:00am\, session starts at 9:15am\, no late admissions. Pa
rticipants must stay to end for certification. Online registration coming
soon or contact Mary Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca .
A train
er from Alert First Aid Inc (Nanaimo) will be leading the training. Throug
h a hands-on approach\, participants gain confidence\, learn to improvise\
, and react in emergency situations. Dress comfortably\, you will be on th
e floor during practice exercises! This course includes: Initial assessmen
t\, disease prevention\, secondary survey\, airway obstruction\, and adult
\, child and infant CPR (Level C). Recognition and first-aid treatment for
head and spine injuries\, shock\, bleeding\, seizures and broken bones wi
ll be covered. As CPR is a requirement for being a Safe Babies home this t
raining is very important!
This is a working session with no schedule
d lunch break\, please bring your refreshments and snacks. Certificate (va
lid for 3 years) is included with your successful completion. Cost is $65.
00 per participant\, watch for online registration details. Upon successfu
l completion\, foster parents will receive a reimbursement of $40.00 from
FPSS Society via Canada Post (net cost to you is $25.00).
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, January 23rd meeting replaced with
Basic First-Aid
with CPR Level &ldquo\;C&rdquo\; Training
Wednesday\, February 26th\
, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Guest(s): Public Health Nurse
Campbell R
iver Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregiving skills c
urrent! All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of current Safe Baby
placement.
For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6
135.
Musical Fundraising for
Foster Family
Events
Saturday\, January 26th\, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Campbell River
Community Centre\, 401-11th Avenue
Watch for event details coming to
your inbox in January!
This will be an all-ages event with donations
accepted at the door. All funds raised stay in Campbell River to support
local foster family events planned by your CRFPA. The local Foster Parent
Association arranges foster family events that get our kids into the commu
nity and build their social success. Past events included Pizza and Gym Pa
rties at the Sportsplex\, Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black Estates\, visit to
a petting farm\, and our annual foster family picnic.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, January 9th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Robert Scott Elementary S
chool\, Boardroom\, 6855 Market Street
(Every second month)
All
foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health s
taff are invited to share their fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD upda
tes\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Ella Ho at 250-949-8011\
, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information
or to suggest a discussion item.
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, May 6th \, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, May 13
Monday\, May 20th\, No
Film Fest &ndash\; Victoria Day
Monday\, May 27th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, June 3rd
Monday\, June 10th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm &ndash\; Wind Up
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Co urtenay\, 250-338-7341
Film Fest\, a weekly educational a nd supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behavi ours of kids in care. our new Behavioural Consultant\, Anna Allan who will be working with us on ACES. Some of the topics include: ACES (Adverse Chi ldhood Experiences)\, Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain diff erences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self- care. Please bring your lunch! For more information\, please contact Anna Allan at anna.allan@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ext 323.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:John Howard Society UID:20190426T1846190Z-490916-624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190306T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190306T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitmen t DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recrui tment Wednesday\, March 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, March 15th\, 10:00 am to 11:30am Wednesday\, April 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Register for an inf ormation session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions
for Foster Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, March 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00
pm
Friday\, March 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 3r
d\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Register for an information session if you are t
hinking of becoming a foster parent.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions
for Foster Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, March 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00
pm
Friday\, March 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 3r
d\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Register for an information session if you are t
hinking of becoming a foster parent.
Comox Valley MCFD Information Sessions
for Foster Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, March 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00
pm
Friday\, March 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 3r
d\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Register for an information session if you are t
hinking of becoming a foster parent.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meeting
No meeting in March due to Spring Break
Tuesday
\, April 16th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot on Cliffe Avenue\, Court
enay
Our Partnership meetings will be happening monthly. All Foster P
arents Welcome! Please come and join in the discussions and networking. We
will have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more information
or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 2
50-898-4488.
Comox Valley Ministry Meet and Greet
T
uesday\, March 5th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
MCFD Boardroom\, 2455 Mansfie
ld Drive\, Courtenay
This successful get together has been positive a
nd uplifting for the community. Come and enjoy the relaxing environment\,
company and snacks. No RSVP needed!
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Marc
h 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Play
Friday\, April 26th\, 9:3
0am to 11:30am
Topic: Working with Families
Comox Valley Child D
evelopment Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe
Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary
Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Marc
h 29th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Play
Friday\, April 26th\, 9:3
0am to 11:30am
Topic: Working with Families
Comox Valley Child D
evelopment Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe
Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary
Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Group
Thu
rsday\, March 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tin Town\, 2314A Rosewall\, Cou
rtenay
After the March workshop\, this workshop may potentially start
up again in a few months. Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Path
ways to Healing. For more information\, please contact Donna Rushton at 25
0-218-0378 or donna.rushton@gov.bc.ca.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday March 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 12th\, 9:30am to
10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenu
e
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Yo
uth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn abo
ut MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\,
Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Curri
e@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday March 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 12th\, 9:30am to
10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenu
e
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Yo
uth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn abo
ut MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\,
Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Curri
e@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
Sacred Gifts Golden Threads Training
S
upporting Indigenous Children&rsquo\;s Identity Development
Tuesday\,
March 12th\, 9:00am to 4:00pm
and
Wednesday March 13th\, 9:00am
to 4:00pm
Thunderbird Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road\, Campbell River
The Cultural Connections team has developed two days of mandatory Indig
enous Culture training particularly geared to foster parents and MCFD staf
f. Participants will learn to weave culture into the everyday lives of the
children placed in our homes. Cultural connectedness practises have a ren
ewed emphasis in the exciting new amendments to our CFCSA legislation. You
can expect plenty of amazing cultural activities. A free lunch is arrange
d for both days\, with the second day a Traditional Feast! Please RVSP to
Karly Oliver Karly.Oliver@gov.bc.ca or 250-830-6529.
Sacred Gifts Golden Threads Training
S
upporting Indigenous Children&rsquo\;s Identity Development
Tuesday\,
March 12th\, 9:00am to 4:00pm
and
Wednesday March 13th\, 9:00am
to 4:00pm
Thunderbird Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road\, Campbell River
The Cultural Connections team has developed two days of mandatory Indig
enous Culture training particularly geared to foster parents and MCFD staf
f. Participants will learn to weave culture into the everyday lives of the
children placed in our homes. Cultural connectedness practises have a ren
ewed emphasis in the exciting new amendments to our CFCSA legislation. You
can expect plenty of amazing cultural activities. A free lunch is arrange
d for both days\, with the second day a Traditional Feast! Please RVSP to
Karly Oliver Karly.Oliver@gov.bc.ca or 250-830-6529.
Emergency Preparedness Session
Tuesday
\, March 19th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
CR Family Services Conference Room<
br />This session is open to all foster parents. Shaun Koopman\, Strathcon
a Regional District&rsquo\;s protective service coordinator\, will be lead
ing the session. Ministry workers will be in attendance to speak to specif
ic expectations of MCFD foster parents. Bring your questions specific to t
he Campbell River and regional district area. To aid with providing materi
al\, please rsvp (drop-ins welcome) Judy Hollywood Bonnett at 250-204-1566
or uicoord@fpsss.com.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association
Foster Family Spring Break Pizza and Gym Party
Saturday\, March 23
rd\, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Complex1800 S Alder Street
Watch for more information to be released! Al
l Campbell River foster families are invited to our Foster Family Gym-time
and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation facility. A member of the Sp
ortsplex staff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Ca
regivers are asked to stay on site to support and supervise their children
. Your Campbell River Foster Parent Association has arranged this all-ages
event. For more information and to register\, so we have enough pizza\, p
lease contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-204-1566 with the nu
mber in your group.
Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, April 16th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Ser
vices\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed
. Avoid fostering in isolation\, enjoy peer support by investing two-hours
once a month! Our group offers friendly conversation and practical tips t
o help you support the child or teen in your care. Bring your coffee and d
rop by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a
topic\, please contact Robert Schoemaker Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, March 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, April 24th\, 10:00
am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Working with Families
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each
monthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current!
All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of current Safe Baby placemen
t. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, March 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, April 24th\, 10:00
am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Working with Families
Campbell River Fam
ily Services\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each
monthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current!
All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of current Safe Baby placemen
t. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Empowered to Connect Parent Training
F
riday\, April 5th\, 9:00am to 5:00pm and
Saturday\, April 6th\, 9:00a
m to 5:00pm
Campbell River Baptist Church 260 South Dogwood Street
The Empowered to Connect Parent Training relies heavily on the Trust-Ba
sed Relational Intervention (TBRI) model developed by Dr. Karen Purvis and
her colleagues\, and designed specifically for adoptive and foster parent
s. The schedule is separated into four Sections: TBRI and Trauma\, Connect
ing\, Empowering\, and Correcting. Within each section\, speakers provide
an overview of research\, strategies and tools\, and implementation exampl
es from families and professionals. Register for both days or selected wor
kshops.
Empowered to Connect Parent Training
F
riday\, April 5th\, 9:00am to 5:00pm and
Saturday\, April 6th\, 9:00a
m to 5:00pm
Campbell River Baptist Church 260 South Dogwood Street
The Empowered to Connect Parent Training relies heavily on the Trust-Ba
sed Relational Intervention (TBRI) model developed by Dr. Karen Purvis and
her colleagues\, and designed specifically for adoptive and foster parent
s. The schedule is separated into four Sections: TBRI and Trauma\, Connect
ing\, Empowering\, and Correcting. Within each section\, speakers provide
an overview of research\, strategies and tools\, and implementation exampl
es from families and professionals. Register for both days or selected wor
kshops.
Comox Valley Information Sessions f or Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, M ay 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, June 21st \, 10:0am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm<
/p> Friday\, July 19th
There will be no Infor mation Sessions in August
Register for an information ses sion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1).
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20190426T1847350Z-490916-644@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190605T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MC FD) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD) Wednesday\, May 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, June 21st\, 1 0:0am to 11:30am Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, July 19t h\, 10:00am to 11:30am There will be no Information Sessions in August Reg ister for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1 ). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Information Sessions f or Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, M ay 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, June 21st \, 10:0am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm<
/p> Friday\, July 19th
There will be no Infor mation Sessions in August
Register for an information ses sion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1).
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20190426T1847540Z-490916-645@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190703T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190703T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MC FD) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD) Wednesday\, May 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, June 21st\, 1 0:0am to 11:30am Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, July 19t h\, 10:00am to 11:30am There will be no Information Sessions in August Reg ister for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1 ). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Information Sessions f or Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, M ay 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, June 21st \, 10:0am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm<
/p> Friday\, July 19th
There will be no Infor mation Sessions in August
Register for an information ses sion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1).
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20190426T1848180Z-490916-646@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MC FD) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD) Wednesday\, May 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, June 21st\, 1 0:0am to 11:30am Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, July 19t h\, 10:00am to 11:30am There will be no Information Sessions in August Reg ister for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1 ). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Information Sessions f or Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, M ay 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, June 21st \, 10:0am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm<
/p> Friday\, July 19th
There will be no Infor mation Sessions in August
Register for an information ses sion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1).
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20190426T1848380Z-490916-648@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190621T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MC FD) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD) Wednesday\, May 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, June 21st\, 1 0:0am to 11:30am Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, July 19t h\, 10:00am to 11:30am There will be no Information Sessions in August Reg ister for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1 ). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Information Sessions f or Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, M ay 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, June 21st \, 10:0am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm<
/p> Friday\, July 19th
There will be no Infor mation Sessions in August
Register for an information ses sion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1).
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20190426T1849010Z-490916-649@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190719T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MC FD) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD) Wednesday\, May 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, June 21st\, 1 0:0am to 11:30am Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, July 19t h\, 10:00am to 11:30am There will be no Information Sessions in August Reg ister for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1 ). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Information Sessions f or Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, M ay 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, June 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, June 21st \, 10:0am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm<
/p> Friday\, July 19th
There will be no Infor mation Sessions in August
Register for an information ses sion if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please call Crystal Mather\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then enter #1).
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20190426T1849190Z-490916-650@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190521T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190521T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings Tu esday\, May 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am Tuesday\, June 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00 am No Partnership meetings during the summer months! White Spot\, 2299 Cli ffe Avenue\, Courtenay Our Partnership meetings will be happening monthly. All Foster Parents Welcome! join in the discussions and networking. We wi ll have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250- 898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Par tnership Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, May 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday\, June 18th
No Partnership meetings du ring the summer months!
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
Our Partnership meetings will be happe ning monthly. All Foster Parents Welcome! join in the discussions and netw orking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more in formation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:White Spot UID:20190426T1851080Z-490916-651@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190618T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190618T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings Tu esday\, May 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am Tuesday\, June 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00 am No Partnership meetings during the summer months! White Spot\, 2299 Cli ffe Avenue\, Courtenay Our Partnership meetings will be happening monthly. All Foster Parents Welcome! join in the discussions and networking. We wi ll have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250- 898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Par tnership Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, May 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday\, June 18th
No Partnership meetings du ring the summer months!
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
Our Partnership meetings will be happe ning monthly. All Foster Parents Welcome! join in the discussions and netw orking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more in formation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:White Spot UID:20190426T1851220Z-490916-652@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190604T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley MCFD’s Coffee with Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley MCFD’s Coffee with Caregivers Tuesday\, June 4th\, 10:00am to 11:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 2455 Mansfield Drive\, Courtenay This successful get together has been positive and uplifting for the community . Come and enjoy the relaxing environment\, company and snacks. No RSVP ne eded! Please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 if yo u have any questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley MCFD&rsquo\;s Coffee w ith Caregivers
Tuesday\, June 4< sup>th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
This successful get together has been positive and uplifting for the community. Come and enjoy the relaxing environment\, company and snacks. No RSVP nee ded! Please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoo rd@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 if you have any questions.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom\, UID:20190426T1852240Z-490916-653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, May 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Caring for the Caregiver\; Self Compassion Friday\, June 28th\, 10: 00am to 12:00pm Topic: Wind up Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay Join the monthly Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@ shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, May 31st
Topic: Caring for the Caregiv er\; Self Compassion
Friday\, June 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Topic: Wind up
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\ , 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay< /strong>
Join the monthly Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting. For mo re information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20190426T1854070Z-490916-654@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190628T120000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Friday\, May 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am Topic: Caring for the Caregiver\; Self Compassion Friday\, June 28th\, 10: 00am to 12:00pm Topic: Wind up Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay Join the monthly Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@ shaw.ca or 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, May 31st
Topic: Caring for the Caregiv er\; Self Compassion
Friday\, June 28th\, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Topic: Wind up
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\ , 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay< /strong>
Join the monthly Comox Valley Safe Babies meeting. For mo re information\, please contact Mary Catherine Bellamy at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Comox Valley Child Development Centre UID:20190426T1854390Z-490916-655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T113000 SUMMARY:North Island BCFFPA Branch DESCRIPTION:North Island BCFFPA Branch Wednesday\, May 15th\, 10:00am to 11 :30am Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 300 6th St\, Courtenay The North Island BCFFPA Branch meetings happen on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome! Contact Tanya Hooker at island_delegate@bcfosterparents. ca or Ev Anderton wands2@xplornet.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:North Island BCFFPA Branch
Wednesday\, May 15th \, 10:00am to 11:30am
Vancouver Island Re gional Library\, \;300 6th St\, Courtenay
The North I sland BCFFPA Branch meetings happen on the 3rd Wednesday of eac h month. Everyone welcome! Contact Tanya Hooker at island_delegate@bcfosterparents.ca or Ev Anderton wands2@xplornet.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library UID:20190426T1859440Z-490916-656@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190510T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190510T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday May 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, June 7th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River Family Se rvices\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD social wor kers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri ng trends. June 7th is our last meeting until autumn. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Curri e@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Friday May 10th< /strong>\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, June 7th\, 9:3 0am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and C
hild and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\
, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. June 7
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Friday May 10th< /strong>\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, June 7th\, 9:3 0am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and C
hild and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\
, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. June 7
Caregiver/CRFPA Peer Support Meetin g
Tuesday\, May 14th< /strong>\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday Ju ne 11th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room \, 487-10th Avenue
No meetings in July or August.
All foster parents welcomed. Avoid fostering in isolation\, enjoy peer support by investing two-hours once a month! Our group offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the child or teen in your care. Bring your coffee and dr op by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Rob at R obert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20190426T1905580Z-490916-659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190611T140000 SUMMARY:Caregiver/CRFPA Peer Support Meeting DESCRIPTION:Caregiver/CRFPA Peer Support Meeting Tuesday\, May 14th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm Tuesday June 11th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm Campbell River Fami ly Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue No meetings in July or Aug ust. All foster parents welcomed. Avoid fostering in isolation\, enjoy pee r support by investing two-hours once a month! Our group offers friendly c onversation and practical tips to help you support the child or teen in yo ur care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Rob at Robert.scho emaker@crfs.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Caregiver/CRFPA Peer Support Meetin g
Tuesday\, May 14th< /strong>\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Tuesday Ju ne 11th\, 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room \, 487-10th Avenue
No meetings in July or August.
All foster parents welcomed. Avoid fostering in isolation\, enjoy peer support by investing two-hours once a month! Our group offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the child or teen in your care. Bring your coffee and dr op by\; light refreshments provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact Rob at R obert.schoemaker@crfs.ca.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room UID:20190426T1906190Z-490916-660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190522T120000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, May 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00noon Topic: Caring for the Caregiver: Self Compassion Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Wednesday\, June 26th\, 10:00am to 12:0 0noon Sportsplex playground\, 1800 South Alder Street No meetings in July or August. 4th Wednesday of the month Each monthly meeting features a topi c to keep your caregiving skills current! June’s meeting is a wrap-up gath ering before summer. All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of curre nt SB placement. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703- 6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesday\, May 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00noon
Topic: C aring for the Caregiver: Self Compassion
Cam pbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Wednesday\, June 26
Sportsplex playground\, 1800 South Alder Stree t
No meetings in July or August.
4th W ednesday of the month
Each monthly meeting features a topic to kee p your caregiving skills current! June&rsquo\;s meeting is a wrap-up gathe ring before summer. All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of curren t SB placement. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6 135.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services UID:20190426T1913540Z-490916-661@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190626T120000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Wednesday\, May 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00noon Topic: Caring for the Caregiver: Self Compassion Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue Wednesday\, June 26th\, 10:00am to 12:0 0noon Sportsplex playground\, 1800 South Alder Street No meetings in July or August. 4th Wednesday of the month Each monthly meeting features a topi c to keep your caregiving skills current! June’s meeting is a wrap-up gath ering before summer. All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of curre nt SB placement. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703- 6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesday\, May 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00noon
Topic: C aring for the Caregiver: Self Compassion
Cam pbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenue
Wednesday\, June 26
Sportsplex playground\, 1800 South Alder Stree t
No meetings in July or August.
4th W ednesday of the month
Each monthly meeting features a topic to kee p your caregiving skills current! June&rsquo\;s meeting is a wrap-up gathe ring before summer. All Safe Baby caregivers welcomed regardless of curren t SB placement. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6 135.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Sportsplex playground\, UID:20190426T1914460Z-490916-662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190721T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190721T180000 SUMMARY:Annual Foster Community Picnic and Social DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Parent Association invites you to Annual Foster Community Picnic and Social Sunday\, July 21st\, 3:00pm to 6:00pm H agel Park\, (off York Road) Campbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and support staff can join in for an afternoon of socializ ing and fun! Bring a picnic lunch for your family\, lawn chairs\, drinks a nd your sun protection! Located approximately 10 km south of Campbell Rive r off Jodi-Lynn Way in the York Road area\, Hagel Park is a wheel-chair/st roller accessible recreation area. It has paved walkways\, a covered picni c shelter\, and a playground for the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey courts\, and a multi-use playing field. The perfect location for family fu n! Contact Heather heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca for more information or to hel p with the planning. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Foster Parent Associ ation
invites you to
An nual Foster Community Picnic and Social
Sunday\, July 21st\, 3:00pm to 6:00pm< /strong>
Hagel Park\, (off York Road)
Cam pbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and support sta ff can join in for an afternoon of socializing and fun! Bring a picnic lun ch for your family\, lawn chairs\, drinks and your sun protection! Located approximately 10 km south of Campbell River off Jodi-Lynn Way in the York Road area\, Hagel Park is a wheel-chair/stroller accessible recreation ar ea. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a playground fo r the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey courts\, and a multi-use playin g field. The perfect location for family fun! Contact Heather heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca for more inform ation or to help with the planning.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Hagel Park\, (off York Road) UID:20190426T1915460Z-490916-663@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T140000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Wednesday\, May 15th\, 1 :00pm to 2:00pm Robert Scott Elementary School\, Boardroom\, Port Hardy Fo ster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Sta ff are invited to share their fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD update s\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Ella Ho at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet ing
Wednesday\, May 15th\, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Robert S cott Elementary School\, Boardroom\, Port Hardy
Foster pa rents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to share their fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact Ella Ho at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to sug gest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:Robert Scott Elementary School\, Boardroom\, Port Hardy UID:20190426T1916440Z-490916-664@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190612T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190612T230000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Support Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Support Meeting Wednesday\, June 12th\, 9:30am to 11:00am NICSS Office\, 375 Shelley Crescent\, Port McNeill All foster par ents welcome. This is a chance to meet and discuss caregiving topics with fellow caregivers in a casual and relaxed setting. Hosted by NICSS. Please contact Cheryl Jorgenson at 250-230-3484 for details or check out the Nor th Island Foster Families Facebook page. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent Support Meeting
Wednesday\, June 12th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
NICSS Office\, 375 Shelley Crescent\, Port McNeill
All f oster parents welcome. This is a chance to meet and discuss caregiving top ics with fellow caregivers in a casual and relaxed setting. Hosted by NICS S. Please contact Cheryl Jorgenson at 250-230-3484 for details or check ou t the North Island Foster Families Facebook page.
CATEGORIES:North Island LOCATION:NICSS Office\, 375 Shelley Crescent\, Port McNeill UID:20190426T1917320Z-490916-665@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190605T180000 SUMMARY:Campbell River BC Child and Youth in Care Week Celebration DESCRIPTION:Community Celebration Please join us on Wednesday\, June 5th\, 2019 Invite your family and friends! Robert V. Ostler Park (The Foreshore) 3:00pm to 6:00pm Some activities include: Tug-of-war Bounce-a-rama Wate r balloon fight Cultural tables EVERYONE WELCOME Feel free to bring a bl anket or lawn chair to sit on. Pizza and Freezies will be supplied. Chil dren and youth in and from care are awesome. We are using this time as a w ay to reduce the stigma around being a “foster kid”. You are not a bad k id for being in care. Come help us promote positivity with children and yo uth! For questions or more information: Monica or Taylor\; Youth Navigat ors (250) 914-2212 monicaw@sasamans.ca\, taylorg@sasamans.ca View the Pos ter: https://fpsss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BC-Child-and-Youth-in-Ca re-Week.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Community Celebration
Please join us on Wednesday\, June 5th\, 2019
Invite your family and friends!
Robert V. Ostler Park (T he Foreshore)
3:00pm to 6:00pm
\;
Som e activities include:
\;
EVERYONE WELCOME
Feel free t o bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on.
Pizza and Freezies will be supplied.
\;
Children and youth in and from care are awesome.
We are using this time as a way to reduce the stigma< /p>
around being a &ldquo\;foster kid&rdquo\;.
\;
You are not a bad kid for being in care.
Come help us promote pos itivity with children and youth!
\;
For quest ions or more information:
Monica or Taylor\; Yout h Navigators
(250) 914-2212
\;
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CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Robert V. Ostler Park (The Foreshore) UID:20190501T2032470Z-490916-666@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190904T200000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MC FD) DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foster Parent Recruitment (MCFD) Wednesday\, September 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\, September 20 th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Friday\ , October 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Register for an information session if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent. Please contact Lori Villeme re\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then 1). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment (MCFD)
Wednesday\, September 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:0
0pm
Friday\, September 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, Oct
ober 2nd\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, October 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30a
m
Register for an information session if you are thinking of becoming
a foster parent. Please contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (
then 1).
Comox Valley Film Fest
Monday\, Septem
ber 16th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, September 23rd\, 11:00am to 1:0
0pm
Monday\, September 30th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, October
7th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\, October 14th\, No Film Fest &ndash\
; Thanksgiving
Monday\, October 21st\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Monday\
, October 28th\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
John Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe
Avenue
Film Fest\, a weekly educational and supportive group focusing
on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Anna A
llan\, our Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers\, will be covering many to
pics like ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)\, Attachment\, trauma\, bra
in development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\,
managing stress\, and self-care. Please bring your lunch! For more informa
tion\, please contact Anna Allan at anna.allan@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 ex
t. 323.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, September 17th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliff
e Avenue\, Courtenay
Our Partnership meetings will be happening month
ly. All Foster Parents Welcome! Come and join in the discussions and netwo
rking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more inf
ormation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss
.com or 250-898-4488.
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, September 17th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliff
e Avenue\, Courtenay
Our Partnership meetings will be happening month
ly. All Foster Parents Welcome! Come and join in the discussions and netwo
rking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more inf
ormation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss
.com or 250-898-4488.
North Island BCFFPA Branch
Wednesday\,
September 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, October 16th\, 10:00
am to 11:30am
Courtenay Library\, 300 6th Street
The N.I. BCFFPA
Branch meetings happen on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Everyone welco
med! Contact Tanya Hooker at island_delegate@bcfosterparents.ca or Ev Ande
rton wands2@xplornet.com.
North Island BCFFPA Branch
Wednesday\,
September 18th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, October 16th\, 10:00
am to 11:30am
Courtenay Library\, 300 6th Street
The N.I. BCFFPA
Branch meetings happen on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Everyone welco
med! Contact Tanya Hooker at island_delegate@bcfosterparents.ca or Ev Ande
rton wands2@xplornet.com.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Sept
ember 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (Note: This is 3rd Friday)
Topic: Reco
rd Keeping and Information Sharing
Friday\, October 25th\, 9:30am to
11:30am
Topic: Emergency Planning and Safety
Comox Valley Child
Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe
Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mar
y Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Sept
ember 20th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (Note: This is 3rd Friday)
Topic: Reco
rd Keeping and Information Sharing
Friday\, October 25th\, 9:30am to
11:30am
Topic: Emergency Planning and Safety
Comox Valley Child
Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
The Comox Valley Safe
Babies meeting happens monthly. For more information\, please contact Mar
y Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Ministry-Coffee with Caregiver
s
Tuesday\, September 24th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
MCFD Boardroom\,
2455 Mansfield Drive\, Courtenay
This successful get together has be
en positive and uplifting for the community. Come and enjoy the relaxing e
nvironment\, supportive company and snacks. No RSVP needed! Please contact
Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 if you have any questions
.
Building Strength in the Early Years
F
acilitated by Dr. Martin Brokenleg
Saturday\, September 28th\, 9:00am
to 4:00pm
Stan Hagen Theatre\, North Island College\, 2300 Ryan Road
&ldquo\;A day long workshop for those who work with young children o
n laying a foundation through experiences that strengthen a child from wit
hin.&rdquo\;
The Comox Valley Education Committee is purchasing ticke
ts for our Comox Valley Foster Parents to attend this amazing workshop. Pl
ease contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 to reserve yo
ur ticket.
Comox Valley Foster Family Fall/Halloween E
vent
Friday\, October 25th\, 11:30am to 2:30pm (Pro-D Day)
Coast
al Black Pumpkin Fest
2186 Endall Road\, Black Creek
Comox Valle
y foster parents\, social workers\,
and the children and youth in the
ir homes
are invited to our Pumpkin Fest on the
October Pro-D Da
y. You and your family
can take your pick of fun autumn activities.Enjoy the Hay Wagon Ride\, visit the
Barnyard Animals\, Navigate
the Corn or
Hay Bale Maze\, or try your luck at Pumpkin
Bowling
and Pumpkin Ring Toss. For more
information\, please contact Lisa Bow
ie at
cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, September 13th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
October meeting: watch f
or announcement
Campbell River Family Services\, Boardroom\, 487-10th
Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Behavioural Consul
tants and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fosterin
g concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends
. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne
Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a
discussion topic.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awar
eness Event
Friday\, September 20th\, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Thunderbi
rd Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road
The Campbell River FASD Prevention and
Awareness Partnership invites the public to drop by Thunderbird Hall for a
n afternoon of family fun. There will be activities for all ages including
live music with P Nut Gallery\, Bounce &ndash\;A-Rama\, Dunk Tank\, Banno
ck and Strawberries\, and more. Connect with community resource booths and
enter to win a $200 gift card for Boardwalk or a family camping set. For
more information please contact Jenny at 250-286-0955 extension 224.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association in
vites you
Foster Family Gym and Pizza Party
Saturday\, September
21st\, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Comple
x\, 1800 S Alder Street
Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes yo
u to our Foster Family Gym and Pizza Party at the Sportsplex recreation fa
cility. A member of the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with ac
tivities and equipment. Please stay on site to support and supervise your
children. For more information and to register\, so we have enough pizza\,
please contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or call/text 250-204-1566.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, September 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell Ri
ver Family Services\, Conference Room
Topic: Record Keeping and Infor
mation Sharing
Wednesday\, October 23rd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Emergency Planning and Safety
Campbell River Family Services\,
Boardroom\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each m
onthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! No
te the meeting locations for fall groups. For more information\, contact M
ary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
Wednesday\, September 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell Ri
ver Family Services\, Conference Room
Topic: Record Keeping and Infor
mation Sharing
Wednesday\, October 23rd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Topic: Emergency Planning and Safety
Campbell River Family Services\,
Boardroom\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
Each m
onthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! No
te the meeting locations for fall groups. For more information\, contact M
ary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Caregivers/CRFPA Support Meeting
No Se
ptember meeting
Tuesday\, October 8th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Topic:
Managing Bed Bugs and Other Pests\, Presenter: Rick Feller\, #1 Pest Cont
rol
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenu
e
Please note the new time. We hope this small change will accommodat
e caregivers&rsquo\; schedules.
All foster parents welcomed! Our grou
p offers friendly conversation and practical tips to help you support the
child or teen in your care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshm
ents provided. For more information or to suggest a topic\, please contact
Robert Schoemaker.
Foster Family Pumpkin Fest
Friday\, Oc
tober 25th\, Time tba
Coastal Black\, 2186 Endall Road\, Black Creek<
br />Rain or shine\, dress for the weather!
Please Register including
the number in your
group by Friday\, October 18th with Heather
Murphy at 250-923-6028 or
heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca.
We are plann
ing our fourth annual Pumpkin
Fest on the October Pro-D day. All Camp
bell
River foster families\, the children and youth
in their hom
es\, can take your pick of fun
autumn activities. Visit the barn-yard
animals\,
navigate the Corn or Hay Bale Mazes\, or try your luck at
Pumpkin Bowling\, and Pumpkin Ring Toss. Watch for more details as plannin
g proceeds.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, September 11th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Robert Scott Elementar
y School\, 6855 Market Street\, Port Hardy
(Every second month)
All foster parents\, social workers\, MCFD and Child and Youth Mental Heal
th Staff invited to share their fostering concerns and discuss local foste
ring trends. As MCFD responds to the RTC&rsquo\;s Calls to Action\, local
partnership meetings provide opportunities for foster parents to be in the
know and learn about MCFD updates and practice shifts. Contact the local
MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-23
0-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item.
Foster Family Picnic
Sunday\, Septembe
r 22th\, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
(Time to be confirmed)
Quatse Salm
on Stewardship Centre. 8400 Byng Road\, Port Hardy
Celebrate the end
of summer with your fellow foster families! All foster families welcomed.
Lots of fun and great company! For more information please contact your MC
FD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie Kervin at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl Jorg
enson at 250-230-3484.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, November 19th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tu
esday\, December 17th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe Av
enue
Our monthly Partnership meetings continue to provide an opportun
ity for caregivers and MCFD to discuss issues of interest and concern in o
ur foster community. All Foster Parents Welcome! Please come and join in t
he discussions and networking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee\, and t
ea available. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact L
isa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, November 19th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tu
esday\, December 17th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe Av
enue
Our monthly Partnership meetings continue to provide an opportun
ity for caregivers and MCFD to discuss issues of interest and concern in o
ur foster community. All Foster Parents Welcome! Please come and join in t
he discussions and networking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee\, and t
ea available. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact L
isa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 4th
\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, December 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming a foster parent\, regis
ter to attend an information session. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\,
at 250-334-5820 (then 1).
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 4th
\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, December 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming a foster parent\, regis
ter to attend an information session. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\,
at 250-334-5820 (then 1).
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 4th
\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, December 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming a foster parent\, regis
ter to attend an information session. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\,
at 250-334-5820 (then 1).
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Wednesday\, November 6th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, November 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, December 4th
\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, December 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming a foster parent\, regis
ter to attend an information session. Please call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\,
at 250-334-5820 (then 1).
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, November 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Topic: Caregiver
Strategies Related to Children with Backgrounds of Adversity
Thurs
day\, December 5th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Topic: Caregiver Strategies Re
lated to Children with Backgrounds of Adversity
Tin Town\, 2314A Rose
wall Crescent
This workshop is offered once a month. Our facilitator
will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For more information\, ple
ase contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.villemere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, November 7th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Topic: Caregiver
Strategies Related to Children with Backgrounds of Adversity
Thurs
day\, December 5th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Topic: Caregiver Strategies Re
lated to Children with Backgrounds of Adversity
Tin Town\, 2314A Rose
wall Crescent
This workshop is offered once a month. Our facilitator
will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For more information\, ple
ase contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.villemere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Nove
mber 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am (Note: This is 3rd Friday)
Topic: Senso
ry Development
No December meeting!
Comox Valley Child Developme
nt Centre\, 237 3rd Street
The Comox Valley Safe Babies meetings happ
en monthly. For more information\, please contact Mary Catherine Williams
at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
North Island BCFFPA Branch
Wednesday\,
November 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Courtenay Library\, 300 6th Stree
t
The N.I. BCFFPA Branch meetings happen on the 3rd Wednesday of ever
y second month. Everyone welcomed! Contact Tanya Hooker at island_delegate
@bcfosterparents.ca or Ev Anderton wands2@xplornet.com.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 6th\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch
airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
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SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, November 1st\,
9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, December 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River
Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD
social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited.
Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss loc
al fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotm
ail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information
or to suggest a discussion item.
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Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 6th\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch
airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
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SUMMARY:Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting Tuesday\, November 5th\,
11:30am to 1:30pm Topic: “Making Cents of Fostering” with CRFPA Chair Tom
Robinson Tuesday\, December 10th\, 11:30am to 2:00pm Caregiver Holiday Po
tluck lunch and social Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\,
487-10th Avenue All foster parents welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our
group offers friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced car
egivers and community presenters to help you support the child or teen in
your care. Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. Fo
r more information please contact Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca or Judy
at uicoord@fpsss.com.
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Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, November 5th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Topic: &ldquo\;Making Cen
ts of Fostering&rdquo\; with CRFPA Chair Tom Robinson
Tuesday\, Decem
ber 10th\, 11:30am to 2:00pm
Caregiver Holiday Potluck lunch and soci
al
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group offe
rs friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers an
d community presenters to help you support the child or teen in your care.
Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more inf
ormation please contact Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca or Judy at uicoor
d@fpsss.com.
Caregivers /CRFPA Peer Support Meeting
Tuesday\, November 5th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Topic: &ldquo\;Making Cen
ts of Fostering&rdquo\; with CRFPA Chair Tom Robinson
Tuesday\, Decem
ber 10th\, 11:30am to 2:00pm
Caregiver Holiday Potluck lunch and soci
al
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group offe
rs friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers an
d community presenters to help you support the child or teen in your care.
Bring your coffee and drop by\; light refreshments provided. For more inf
ormation please contact Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca or Judy at uicoor
d@fpsss.com.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, November 27th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Servi
ces\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of the month)
No December meeting
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep you
r caregiving skills current! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Work
ers always in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association Fo
ster
Family Gym and Holiday Party
Saturday\, December 14th\, 1:0
0pm to 3:00pm
Gymnasium B\, Sportsplex Recreational Complex\, 1800 S
Alder Street
Your CR Foster Parent Association invites foster familie
s\, MCFD staff\, and children and youth in care to this festive event. San
ta has received our invitation\; we are waiting for his RSVP! A member of
the Sportsplex staff will be present to assist with gym activities and equ
ipment. Please bring a potluck finger-food treat to contribute to the snac
k table. Caregivers are asked to stay in the gym to support and supervise
their children.
For more information and to rsvp please contact Heath
er at heather.crpchelp@shaw.ca or call 250-923-6028 so we can assist Santa
&rsquo\;s planning for the goodie bags.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Wednesday\, November 13th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Robert Scott Elementary
School\, 6855 Market Street\, Port Hardy
(Every second month)
F
oster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and support workers invited to share
their fostering concerns and discuss local fostering trends. Local partne
rship meetings provide opportunities for foster parents to be in the know
and learn about MCFD updates and practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD o
ffice at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484
for more information or to suggest a future discussion item.
CR Youth in Care Network Christ mas Party
Meet at: \; Foundry C ampbell River\, 10th Ave (Big Blue Building)
< em>Date: \; Thursday Dec 12th\, 2019< /p>
Time: 3:00pm to 9:00pm &ndash\; Afternoon &\; Dinner
The group will be heading over to the bowl ing alley at about 7pm where they can expect a visit from Santa. Lots of holiday fun for youth.(See attached UPDATED poste r!)
Contact Monica for more information and to arrange a ride if r equired!
To Signup: Please contact Monica White at Sasamans Societ y
Office: 250-914-2212 \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Email: monicaw@sasamans.ca
Cell: 250-202-72 29 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; Facebook: Monica Sasamans
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:Foundry Campbell River UID:20191203T1948300Z-490916-704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200109T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Group Thursday\, Januar y 9th\, 9:30am to 11:00am Thursday\, February 6th\, 9:30am to 11:00am 2314 A Rosewall Cres\, Tin Town\, Courtenay This workshop is offered once a mon th. Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For mo re information\, please contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.villemere@gov .bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, January 9th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, Februar
y 6th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
2314A Rosewall Cres\, Tin Town\, Courtenay<
br />This workshop is offered once a month. Our facilitator will be Andrew
McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For more information\, please contact Lo
ri Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.villemere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, January 9th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, Februar
y 6th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
2314A Rosewall Cres\, Tin Town\, Courtenay<
br />This workshop is offered once a month. Our facilitator will be Andrew
McKenzie of Pathways to Healing. For more information\, please contact Lo
ri Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.villemere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Friday\, January 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, February 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, February 21st\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information session if you are thi
nking of becoming a foster parent. Contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-
334-5820 (then 1).
Comox Valley Information Sessions for Foste
r Parent Recruitment
Friday\, January 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, February 5th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, February 21st\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Register for an information session if you are thi
nking of becoming a foster parent. Contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-
334-5820 (then 1).
The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meetings
Tuesday\, January 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday
\, February 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot on Cliffe Avenue\, Co
urtenay
All Foster Parents Welcome to our monthly Partnership meeting
s! Please come and join in the discussions and networking. We will have ta
sty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more information or add to the
agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley
LOCATION:White Spot on Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
UID:20191223T1940160Z-490916-709@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200218T110000
SUMMARY:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meetings Tuesda
y\, January 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am Tuesday\, February 18th\, 9:30am to 1
1:00am White Spot on Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay All Foster Parents Welcome
to our monthly Partnership meetings! Please come and join in the discussio
ns and networking. We will have tasty muffins\, coffee and tea available.
For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at c
vcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
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The Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partner
ship Meetings
Tuesday\, January 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday
\, February 18th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot on Cliffe Avenue\, Co
urtenay
All Foster Parents Welcome to our monthly Partnership meeting
s! Please come and join in the discussions and networking. We will have ta
sty muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more information or add to the
agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley
LOCATION:White Spot on Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
UID:20191223T1940490Z-490916-710@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200128T113000
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Ministry-Coffee with Caregivers!
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Ministry-Coffee with Caregivers! Tuesday\, January
28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 2455 Mansfield Drive\, Courten
ay This successful get together has been positive and uplifting for the co
mmunity. Come and enjoy the relaxing environment\, warm company and snacks
. No RSVP needed! Please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-89
8-4488 if you have any questions.
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Comox Valley Ministry-Coffee with Caregiver
s!
Tuesday\, January 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
MCFD Boardroom\,
2455 Mansfield Drive\, Courtenay
This successful get together has bee
n positive and uplifting for the community. Come and enjoy the relaxing en
vironment\, warm company and snacks. No RSVP needed! Please contact Lisa B
owie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 if you have any questions.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Janu
ary 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Pathways to Healing with Andrew M
cKenzie
Friday\, February 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Public
Health Nurse
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\
, Courtenay
For information about these monthly meetings\, contact Ma
ry Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Janu
ary 31st\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Pathways to Healing with Andrew M
cKenzie
Friday\, February 28th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: Public
Health Nurse
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\, 237 3rd Street\
, Courtenay
For information about these monthly meetings\, contact Ma
ry Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-703-6135.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, February 7th\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch
airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
UID:20191223T1944580Z-490916-714@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T120000
SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, January 10th\,
9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, February 7th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Campbell River
Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD
social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited.
Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss loc
al fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotm
ail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information
or to suggest a discussion item.
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Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, February 7th\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10t
h Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child
and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le
arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch
airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room
UID:20191223T1945260Z-490916-715@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200121T200000
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Monthly Professional Development Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent Monthly Profession Development Sessions Tuesday\,
January 14th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm Tuesday\, January 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00p
m Topic: Yoga and Self-care STANDARD D.4 Social and Recreational Activitie
s (Leisure Activities) Tuesday\, February 11th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm Tuesday
\, February 18th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Topic: Supporting Children and Youth w
ith FASD and Similar Complex Behavioural Disorders STANDARD E.1 Accommodat
ion of Individual Children Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Roo
m\, 487-10th Avenue (2nd Tuesday daytime\, 3rd Tuesday evening) Topics and
presenters subject to change. All foster parents welcomed and encouraged
to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offer frie
ndly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters and e
xperienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care.
Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more information cont
act your Resource Social Worker\, Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca or Judy
at uicoord@fpsss.com. NEW! Please preregister with Rhonda at Rhonda.Wall@
gov.bc.ca.
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Foster Parent Monthly
Profession Devel
opment Sessions
Tuesday\, January 14th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesd
ay\, January 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Yoga and Self-care
S
TANDARD D.4 Social and Recreational Activities (Leisure Activities)
T
uesday\, February 11th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesday\, February 18th\,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Supporting Children and Youth with FASD and S
imilar Complex Behavioural Disorders
STANDARD E.1 Accommodation of In
dividual Children
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\,
487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday daytime\, 3rd Tuesday evening)
Topi
cs and presenters subject to change. All foster parents welcomed and encou
raged to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offe
r friendly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters
and experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your
care. Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more informatio
n contact your Resource Social Worker\, Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca o
r Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
NEW! Please preregister with Rhonda at R
honda.Wall@gov.bc.ca.
Foster Parent Monthly
Profession Devel
opment Sessions
Tuesday\, January 14th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesd
ay\, January 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Yoga and Self-care
S
TANDARD D.4 Social and Recreational Activities (Leisure Activities)
T
uesday\, February 11th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesday\, February 18th\,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Supporting Children and Youth with FASD and S
imilar Complex Behavioural Disorders
STANDARD E.1 Accommodation of In
dividual Children
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\,
487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday daytime\, 3rd Tuesday evening)
Topi
cs and presenters subject to change. All foster parents welcomed and encou
raged to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offe
r friendly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters
and experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your
care. Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more informatio
n contact your Resource Social Worker\, Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca o
r Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
NEW! Please preregister with Rhonda at R
honda.Wall@gov.bc.ca.
Foster Parent Monthly
Profession Devel
opment Sessions
Tuesday\, January 14th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesd
ay\, January 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Yoga and Self-care
S
TANDARD D.4 Social and Recreational Activities (Leisure Activities)
T
uesday\, February 11th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesday\, February 18th\,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Supporting Children and Youth with FASD and S
imilar Complex Behavioural Disorders
STANDARD E.1 Accommodation of In
dividual Children
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\,
487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday daytime\, 3rd Tuesday evening)
Topi
cs and presenters subject to change. All foster parents welcomed and encou
raged to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offe
r friendly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters
and experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your
care. Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more informatio
n contact your Resource Social Worker\, Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca o
r Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
NEW! Please preregister with Rhonda at R
honda.Wall@gov.bc.ca.
Foster Parent Monthly
Profession Devel
opment Sessions
Tuesday\, January 14th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesd
ay\, January 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Yoga and Self-care
S
TANDARD D.4 Social and Recreational Activities (Leisure Activities)
T
uesday\, February 11th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesday\, February 18th\,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Topic: Supporting Children and Youth with FASD and S
imilar Complex Behavioural Disorders
STANDARD E.1 Accommodation of In
dividual Children
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\,
487-10th Avenue
(2nd Tuesday daytime\, 3rd Tuesday evening)
Topi
cs and presenters subject to change. All foster parents welcomed and encou
raged to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offe
r friendly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters
and experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your
care. Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more informatio
n contact your Resource Social Worker\, Rob at Robert.schoemaker@crfs.ca o
r Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
NEW! Please preregister with Rhonda at R
honda.Wall@gov.bc.ca.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, January 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Presenter: Victoria Morton\,
Child and Youth Mental Health
Wednesday\, February 26th\, 10:00am to
12:00 noon
To be confirmed: IDP Program Speaker
Campbell River
Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of
the month)
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregi
ving skills current! Always experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource worke
r in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-
6135.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, January 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Presenter: Victoria Morton\,
Child and Youth Mental Health
Wednesday\, February 26th\, 10:00am to
12:00 noon
To be confirmed: IDP Program Speaker
Campbell River
Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(4th Wednesday of
the month)
Each monthly meeting features a topic to keep your caregi
ving skills current! Always experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource worke
r in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-
6135.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Thursday\, January 9th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Robert Scott Elementary Sc
hool\, 6855 Market Street\, Port Hardy
(Every 2nd month. Please note
change of date to Thursday)
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\
, and support workers are invited to share their fostering concerns and di
scuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provide opportuni
ties for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD updates and
practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie a
t 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to sugg
est a future discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Thursday\, January 9th\, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Robert Scott Elementary Sc
hool\, 6855 Market Street\, Port Hardy
(Every 2nd month. Please note
change of date to Thursday)
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\
, and support workers are invited to share their fostering concerns and di
scuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provide opportuni
ties for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD updates and
practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie a
t 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to sugg
est a future discussion item.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ions
Wednesday\, March 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 20t
h\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, April 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you are thinking of becom
ing a foster parent\, call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then 1
) to register for an Information Session.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ions
Wednesday\, March 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 20t
h\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, April 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you are thinking of becom
ing a foster parent\, call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then 1
) to register for an Information Session.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ions
Wednesday\, March 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 20t
h\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, April 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you are thinking of becom
ing a foster parent\, call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then 1
) to register for an Information Session.
Comox Valley Foster Parent Information Sess
ions
Wednesday\, March 4th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, March 20t
h\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, April 1st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday\, April 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
If you are thinking of becom
ing a foster parent\, call Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, at 250-334-5820 (then 1
) to register for an Information Session.
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, March 5th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, April 2nd
\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tin Town\, 2314A Rosewall Crescent
Join thi
s monthly workshop for information and strategies for providing trauma-inf
ormed care. Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing
. For more information\, please contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.ville
mere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Trauma-Informed Caregiving Gro
up
Thursday\, March 5th\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, April 2nd
\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Tin Town\, 2314A Rosewall Crescent
Join thi
s monthly workshop for information and strategies for providing trauma-inf
ormed care. Our facilitator will be Andrew McKenzie of Pathways to Healing
. For more information\, please contact Lori Villemere\, MCFD\, lori.ville
mere@gov.bc.ca.
Comox Valley Media Fest (previously Film Fe
st)
Monday\, March 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, March 30th\
, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Jo
hn Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
We now meet twice a month! Joi
n our educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and respo
nding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: ACES
(Adverse Childhood Experiences)\, Attachment\, Trauma\, Brain Development\
, Brain Differences\, Grief and Loss\, Child Development\, Managing Stress
\, and Self-Care through a media platform. Please bring your lunch! For mo
re information\, please contact Elisha at Elisha.Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca 250-3
34-7341.
Comox Valley Media Fest (previously Film Fe
st)
Monday\, March 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, March 30th\
, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Jo
hn Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
We now meet twice a month! Joi
n our educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and respo
nding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: ACES
(Adverse Childhood Experiences)\, Attachment\, Trauma\, Brain Development\
, Brain Differences\, Grief and Loss\, Child Development\, Managing Stress
\, and Self-Care through a media platform. Please bring your lunch! For mo
re information\, please contact Elisha at Elisha.Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca 250-3
34-7341.
Comox Valley Media Fest (previously Film Fe
st)
Monday\, March 9th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, March 30th\
, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Jo
hn Howard Society\, 1455 Cliffe Avenue
We now meet twice a month! Joi
n our educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and respo
nding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: ACES
(Adverse Childhood Experiences)\, Attachment\, Trauma\, Brain Development\
, Brain Differences\, Grief and Loss\, Child Development\, Managing Stress
\, and Self-Care through a media platform. Please bring your lunch! For mo
re information\, please contact Elisha at Elisha.Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca 250-3
34-7341.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Marc
h 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Friday\, April 24th\, 9:30
am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\,
237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
For more information on these monthly mee
tings\, please contact Mary Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-
703-6135.
Comox Valley Safe Babies
Friday\, Marc
h 27th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Friday\, April 24th\, 9:30
am to 11:30am
Topic: TBD
Comox Valley Child Development Centre\,
237 3rd Street\, Courtenay
For more information on these monthly mee
tings\, please contact Mary Catherine Williams at mbellamy@shaw.ca or 250-
703-6135.
Comox Valley Ministry-Coffee with Caregiver
s!
Tuesday\, April 7th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
MCFD Boardroom\, 245
5 Mansfield Drive
This successful get together has been positive and
uplifting for the community. Come and enjoy the relaxing environment\, war
m company\, and tasty snacks. No RSVP needed! Please contact Lisa Bowie at
cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 if you have any questions.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Meeting
No meeting in March due to SD#71 Spring Break
Tuesday\,
April 21st\, 9:30am to 11:00am
White Spot\, 2299 Cliffe Avenue
All Foster Parents are welcome to join our monthly Partnership Meetings. S
hare in the discussions\, networking\, and peer support. We will have tast
y muffins\, coffee and tea available. For more information or add to the a
genda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Social Committee
Spring/E
aster Event
Sunday\, April 26th\, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Air Force Bea
ch Tee Pee Park Group Campsite
Bannock and wienie roast\, visit from
the Easter Bunny\, and games! No RSVP needed! Please contact Lisa Bowie at
cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488 if you have any questions.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, March 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 3rd\, 9:30am t
o 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Aven
ue
1st Friday of the month
All foster parents\, MCFD social work
ers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to share
fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri
ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or
Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugg
est a discussion item.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, March 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, April 3rd\, 9:30am t
o 10:30am
Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Aven
ue
1st Friday of the month
All foster parents\, MCFD social work
ers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited to share
fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fosteri
ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or
Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugg
est a discussion item.
Sacred Gifts Golden Threads
Family Pre
servation
Wednesday\, March 11th and Thursday\, March 12th
9:00a
m to 4:00pm each day
Thunderbird Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road
The
Family and Cultural Connection Team has arranged our annual two-day Indige
nous Culture training for foster parents\, caregivers and community partne
rs. It will feature Elders and Cultural Mentors from our local Nations sha
ring local traditions\, protocols and ceremony overviews.
We will lea
rn how the Indigenous history\, heritage and culture our local families an
d children impacts their everyday lives. Each day features honorary specia
l guests\, dancers\, drummers or traditional practice experiences. Lunch\,
snacks\, and light breakfast provided. While coffee and water will be ava
ilable please bring your own coffee mug and water bottle.
MCFD antici
pates that current Foster Home Contract/Agreement holders will attend at l
east some of the sessions. Please contact your resource worker if you requ
ire further clarification.
Register with Karly Oliver Karly.Oliver@go
v.bc.ca.
Sacred Gifts Golden Threads
Family Pre
servation
Wednesday\, March 11th and Thursday\, March 12th
9:00a
m to 4:00pm each day
Thunderbird Hall\, 1420 Weiwaikum Road
The
Family and Cultural Connection Team has arranged our annual two-day Indige
nous Culture training for foster parents\, caregivers and community partne
rs. It will feature Elders and Cultural Mentors from our local Nations sha
ring local traditions\, protocols and ceremony overviews.
We will lea
rn how the Indigenous history\, heritage and culture our local families an
d children impacts their everyday lives. Each day features honorary specia
l guests\, dancers\, drummers or traditional practice experiences. Lunch\,
snacks\, and light breakfast provided. While coffee and water will be ava
ilable please bring your own coffee mug and water bottle.
MCFD antici
pates that current Foster Home Contract/Agreement holders will attend at l
east some of the sessions. Please contact your resource worker if you requ
ire further clarification.
Register with Karly Oliver Karly.Oliver@go
v.bc.ca.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association in
vites you to
Foster Family Spring Break Gym and Pizza Party (to be co
nfirmed)
Saturday\, March 21st\, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Gymnasium B\,
Sportsplex Recreational Complex\, 1800 S Alder Street
Your CRFPA invi
tes all Campbell River foster families to our Foster Family Gym and Pizza
Party at the Sportsplex recreation facility. A member of the Sportsplex st
aff will be present to assist with activities and equipment. Please stay o
n-site to support and supervise your children. Your CR Foster Parent Assoc
iation has arranged this all-ages event. For more information and to regis
ter\, so we have enough pizza\, please contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or c
all/text 250-204-1566 with the number in your group.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, March 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, April 22nd\, 10:00
am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 4
87-10th Avenue
4th Wednesday of the month
Each monthly meeting f
eatures a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! There are always e
xperienced caregivers and MCFD Resource worker in attendance. For more inf
ormation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Wednesda
y\, March 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday\, April 22nd\, 10:00
am to 12:00 noon
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 4
87-10th Avenue
4th Wednesday of the month
Each monthly meeting f
eatures a topic to keep your caregiving skills current! There are always e
xperienced caregivers and MCFD Resource worker in attendance. For more inf
ormation\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Foster Parent Monthly Professional Developm
ent sessions
Tuesday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 2:00pm (2nd Tuesday\,
daytime)
or
Tuesday\, April 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm (3rd Tuesday
\, evening)
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10
th Avenue
Topic: Sexual Health without Shame
Please register wit
h Rhonda at Rhonda.Wall@gov.bc.ca . Foster parents welcomed and encouraged
to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offer fri
endly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters and
experienced caregivers to help you support the child or youth in your care
. Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more information co
ntact your Resource Social Worker\, your REC worker or Judy at uicoord@fps
ss.com. Topics and presenters subject to change.
Foster Parent Monthly Professional Developm
ent sessions
Tuesday\, April 14th\, 11:30am to 2:00pm (2nd Tuesday\,
daytime)
or
Tuesday\, April 21st\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm (3rd Tuesday
\, evening)
Campbell River Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10
th Avenue
Topic: Sexual Health without Shame
Please register wit
h Rhonda at Rhonda.Wall@gov.bc.ca . Foster parents welcomed and encouraged
to attend their choice of daytime or evening sessions. Sessions offer fri
endly conversation and practical strategies from community presenters and
experienced caregivers to help you support the child or youth in your care
. Bring your coffee\; light refreshments provided. For more information co
ntact your Resource Social Worker\, your REC worker or Judy at uicoord@fps
ss.com. Topics and presenters subject to change.
The March\, we celebrate Social Worker Week in BC. Social workers provide a wide range of services and supports throug hout our province. They work with our very young and our most treasured el ders. They are found in homes\, schools\, hospitals\, offices\, and neighb ourhood centres from the South Coast to the North East communities of BC. They are often overworked and underappreciated.
Take a momen
t in mid-March to say &ldquo\;thank you&rdquo\; to the social workers in y
our life who dedicate themselves to making a difference. Pick up the phone
\, write an email\, or send a card to let them know how much you appreciat
e the work they do.
Thank them ...
For the support...th
e compassion...the time...the meetings...the emails&hellip\;
the phon
e calls...the home visits...and so much more...
For caring...and shar
ing&hellip\;
For doing all that they can to help foster parents give
the best care possible
to the children in the their homes&hellip\;and
to help child and youth through
challenging situations.
The Board and Staff of FPSS Society sends its best wishes and deepest
appreciation to the Social Workers of Vancouver Island.
<
em>We are all in this world together and the only test of our character th
at matters
is how we look after the least fortunate among us
. How we look after each other\,
not how we look after ourse
lves. That&rsquo\;s all that really matters\, I think.
Tommy
Douglas
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200227T2243590Z-490916-748@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200312T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200312T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Thursday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Robert Scott School Room 4\, Port Hardy (Please note det ail changes) Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and support workers ar e invited to share their fostering concerns and discuss local fostering tr ends. Local partnership meetings provide opportunities for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD updates and practice shifts. Contac t the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cher yl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Thursday\, March 12th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Robert Scott School Room 4
\, Port Hardy (Please note detail changes)
Foster parents\, MCFD soci
al workers\, and support workers are invited to share their fostering conc
erns and discuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provid
e opportunities for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD
updates and practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011
\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information
or to suggest a future discussion item.
Empowered to Connect Conference 2019 Rewind
Facilitated by Judy Hollywood Bonnett
Zoom Sessions\, Tuesdays\
, April 28th to May 19th
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Comox Valley caregiver
s are welcomed and encouraged to join Campbell River caregivers for ETC Op
tion 1 Zoom sessions. See Page 7 for more information.
To register \;please visit: \;http://events.constantcontact.com/register/even t?llr=cd4s6qdab&\;oeidk=a07eh1ac2dn1e3e0642
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:ONLINE UID:20200429T2106200Z-490916-751@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200501T103000 SUMMARY:Zoom Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Zoom Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, May 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am (TO BE CONFIRMED!) Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\ , R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fost ering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering tr ends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Mari anne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Zoom Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, May 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am (TO BE CONFIRMED!)
Foster
parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Youth Mental Health
Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\,
and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at su
nrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for mo
re information or to suggest a discussion item.
Zoom Campbell River Safe Babies Caregivers
Meeting
Wednesday\, May 27th\, 11:00am
Each meeting features a t
opic to keep your caregiving skills current! Experienced caregivers and an
MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For more information\, con
tact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. Watch your email for the Zoom link an
d a possible June event.
Campbell River Foster Parent Association
Annual Foster Community Picnic and Social
Sunday\, July 19th\, 3:0
0pm to 6:00pm
Hagel Park\, (off York Road)
CRFPA has tentatively
scheduled this family event. Please watch for notices nearer the date. Ca
mpbell River and area foster families\, MCFD social workers and support st
aff are welcomed join us for an afternoon of socializing and fun! Bring a
picnic lunch for your family\, lawn chairs\, drinks\, and your sun protect
ion! Located approximately 10 km south of Campbell River off Jodi-Lynn Way
in the York Road area\, Hagel Park is a wheelchair/stroller accessible re
creation area. It has paved walkways\, a covered picnic shelter\, and a pl
ayground for the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey courts\, and a multi
-use playing field. The perfect location for family fun! Contact Heather H
eathermur54@icloud.com for more information or to help with the planning.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Campbell River
LOCATION:Hagel Park\, (off York Road)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200601T140000
SUMMARY:Campbell River Celebrates BC Child and Youth in Care Week!
DESCRIPTION:Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013 Monday 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
5pm Make some noise ! Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples Wednesday
1-3pm Making Cedar Roses Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit your video) Connect with us: Taylor
– 2502029270 or Monica - 2502027209
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Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013
Monda
y 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
\; \; \; \; \;
\; 5pm Make some noise !
Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples< /p>
Wednesday 1-3pm Making Cedar Roses
Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit you r video)
Connect with us:
Taylor &ndash\; 2502029270 or Monic
a - 2502027209
Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013
Monda
y 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
\; \; \; \; \;
\; 5pm Make some noise !
Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples< /p>
Wednesday 1-3pm Making Cedar Roses
Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit you r video)
Connect with us:
Taylor &ndash\; 2502029270 or Monic
a - 2502027209
Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013
Monda
y 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
\; \; \; \; \;
\; 5pm Make some noise !
Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples< /p>
Wednesday 1-3pm Making Cedar Roses
Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit you r video)
Connect with us:
Taylor &ndash\; 2502029270 or Monic
a - 2502027209
Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013
Monda
y 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
\; \; \; \; \;
\; 5pm Make some noise !
Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples< /p>
Wednesday 1-3pm Making Cedar Roses
Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit you r video)
Connect with us:
Taylor &ndash\; 2502029270 or Monic
a - 2502027209
Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013
Monda
y 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
\; \; \; \; \;
\; 5pm Make some noise !
Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples< /p>
Wednesday 1-3pm Making Cedar Roses
Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit you r video)
Connect with us:
Taylor &ndash\; 2502029270 or Monic
a - 2502027209
Zoom ID # 875 3142 9013
Monda
y 1-2pm Introduction on Zoom
\; \; \; \; \;
\; 5pm Make some noise !
Tuesday 1-3pm Making Caramel Apples< /p>
Wednesday 1-3pm Making Cedar Roses
Thursday 6-8pm Fed Art Hang Out (Sign up needed)
Friday 2-5pm Fed Talent Show (Submit you r video)
Connect with us:
Taylor &ndash\; 2502029270 or Monic
a - 2502027209
ZOOM Fun Time!
Wednesday\, September 2
nd\, 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Hosted by Dan Malone\, Dianne Thompson\, a
nd Sandra Beagley
Open to all Foster Parents and Social Workers on Va
ncouver Island
Join FPSS Society for this informal fun gathering to e
xplore and practise Zoom skills!
New to Zoom? Comfortable with Zoom b
asics but want to know more about using different features? Need help trou
bleshooting Zoom issues? Interested in learning Zoom &lsquo\;cheats&rsquo\
;? Check your in box for an upcoming email with details.
If you need
help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-one Zoom support\, please contact
FPSS Society Regional Office at 1-888-922-8437/admin@fpsss.com or your ar
ea coordinator.
Join the meeting: \;https://us02web.zo
om.us/j/81448048773?pwd=eVRGbXlWa2M0c0crcHNCa2ZoTkVVZz09
FASD Zoom Workshop
Presented by Myles
Himmelreich
Wednesday\, September 9th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Open t
o all Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, and Kinship Caregivers on Vancouve
r Island
We are excited to have Myles Himmeleich present for FASD Awa
reness Day. In this session the audience will learn tools\, strategies and
supports that help Myles to be the successful man he is today. He uses an
interactive and engaging approach in this workshop to help the audience r
eally feel what it is like to live with a disability. By giving personal e
xamples of sensory issues\, processing\, and executive functioning\, Myles
hopes to encourage and inspire audiences to change the way they see and u
nderstand the word disability.
Register at \;https://conta.cc/3ggMinL
ANXIETY Zoom Workshop
Presented by Sea
n Boulet\, O.T.
Tuesday\, September 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
or
Friday\, October 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Hosted by Sandra Beag
ley\, Central Island Coordinator
Open to all Foster Parents and Socia
l Workers on Vancouver Island
Sean Boulet is an occupational therapis
t with many years of experience working with children\, youth\, and famili
es. In his workshops\, Sean shares that anxiety is an essential good for w
hich human beings are &lsquo\;hard-wired&rsquo\;. He helps us understand t
he pros and cons of anxiety\, and explores how using various tools and str
ategies (sensory-motor\, cognitive-behavioral\, co-regulation\, and more)
can help harness the power of anxiety for better performance and a richer
life.
FPSS Society is pleased to offer two dates for this workshop! C
hoose the session that works best for your schedule. Contact Sandra Beagle
y at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more information or registratio
n assistance.
Register at September 15th\, https://conta.cc/3eVYx8m O
R October 23rd\, https://conta.cc/2WLEDH2.
ANXIETY Zoom Workshop
Presented by Sea
n Boulet\, O.T.
Tuesday\, September 15th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
or
Friday\, October 23rd\, 9:30am to 11:00am
Hosted by Sandra Beag
ley\, Central Island Coordinator
Open to all Foster Parents and Socia
l Workers on Vancouver Island
Sean Boulet is an occupational therapis
t with many years of experience working with children\, youth\, and famili
es. In his workshops\, Sean shares that anxiety is an essential good for w
hich human beings are &lsquo\;hard-wired&rsquo\;. He helps us understand t
he pros and cons of anxiety\, and explores how using various tools and str
ategies (sensory-motor\, cognitive-behavioral\, co-regulation\, and more)
can help harness the power of anxiety for better performance and a richer
life.
FPSS Society is pleased to offer two dates for this workshop! C
hoose the session that works best for your schedule. Contact Sandra Beagle
y at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more information or registratio
n assistance.
Register at September 15th\, https://conta.cc/3eVYx8m O
R October 23rd\, https://conta.cc/2WLEDH2.
RESILIENCE Zoom Workshop
Thursday\, Se
ptember 24th\, 9:30am to 12:00 noon
Facilitated by Mary Catherine Wil
liams
Open to all Foster Parents on Vancouver Island
Resilience
refers to the ability to rise from adversity and persevere or adapt when l
ife experiences are difficult. Research shows that resilient people are he
althier\, live longer\, are more successful in school and at work\, have h
ealthier relationships\, and are less prone to mental health challenges an
d addiction. Resilience Skills can be learned and nurtured\, and foster pa
rents have a unique role in helping children in their care build a more po
sitive future through resilience skills and strategies. This workshop will
explore current research in resilience and reflect on concrete strategies
to support this important and life-changing work.
Register at https:
//conta.cc/2CG3jtx
INTERNET SAFETY AND DIGITAL LITERACY FOR PA
RENTS AND CAREGIVERS Zoom Workshop
Presented by The White Hatter
Thursday\, September 24th\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Interior Comm
unity Services and FPSS Society
This presentation is for foster paren
ts\, caregivers and teens. Kids are spending more time online to stay ente
rtained and to stay connected with teachers\, friends and extended family.
This webinar serves as an introduction on the many different subjects for
families staying safe and private online. We address the immediate concer
ns and solutions caregivers can implement to raise digitally literate adul
ts. Helping parents to proactively understand the enabling power of techno
logy and mobile communications\, but also how to mitigate the sometimes un
intended consequences of high risk or undesirable online behaviour. After
registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the meeting.
Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/regis
ter/tJwtc-ygpjssGte4ULbMJdP4Pm5jN52TBzFM.
THE CALL TO COURAGE Zoom Workshop
Mond
ay\, Oct 5th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Thursday\, Oct 8th\, 7:30pm to 9:00
pm
Hosted by FPSS Society
Open to all Foster Parents on Vancouve
r Island
In honour of Foster Parent Appreciation Month\, Lisa Johnsto
n and Sandra Beagley invite foster parents to join in a presentation of Br
ené\; Brown&rsquo\;s video The Call to Courage. FPSS Society wishes
to acknowledge the courage it takes to do the amazing and challenging work
you do for the children\, youth\, and families you serve. We applaud you.
Foster Parents will receive further information with Zoom link in Septemb
er. Please contact Lisa at dacoord@fpsss.com or 250-818-3293 or Sandra at
cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any questions.
Register at htt
ps://conta.cc/33xTTeI.
ACES Zoom Workshop
Presented by Anna A
llen from Usma
Tuesdays\, October 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\, 9:30am to
11:30am
Open to all Foster Parents on Vancouver Island
Adverse C
hildhood Experiences affect many children and youth in care. Join us for a
three-part series that will explore various aspects childhood trauma. Inc
luding:
What are the impacts of early childhood trauma on the develop
ing brain?
How do we navigate trauma-based behaviours?
What can
we do to support those who have experienced childhood trauma?
Join us
for an educational and in-depth conversation on current research and best
supports in trauma sensitive care.
Register at https://conta.cc/3l92
1c5
ACES Zoom Workshop
Presented by Anna A
llen from Usma
Tuesdays\, October 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\, 9:30am to
11:30am
Open to all Foster Parents on Vancouver Island
Adverse C
hildhood Experiences affect many children and youth in care. Join us for a
three-part series that will explore various aspects childhood trauma. Inc
luding:
What are the impacts of early childhood trauma on the develop
ing brain?
How do we navigate trauma-based behaviours?
What can
we do to support those who have experienced childhood trauma?
Join us
for an educational and in-depth conversation on current research and best
supports in trauma sensitive care.
Register at https://conta.cc/3l92
1c5
ACES Zoom Workshop
Presented by Anna A
llen from Usma
Tuesdays\, October 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\, 9:30am to
11:30am
Open to all Foster Parents on Vancouver Island
Adverse C
hildhood Experiences affect many children and youth in care. Join us for a
three-part series that will explore various aspects childhood trauma. Inc
luding:
What are the impacts of early childhood trauma on the develop
ing brain?
How do we navigate trauma-based behaviours?
What can
we do to support those who have experienced childhood trauma?
Join us
for an educational and in-depth conversation on current research and best
supports in trauma sensitive care.
Register at https://conta.cc/3l92
1c5
Gaming Concerns\, Balance\, Addiction and O
pportunities Zoom workshop
Presented by The White Hatter
Thursda
y\, October 29th\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Interior Community Serv
ices and FPSS Society
This presentation is for teens\, foster parents
and caregivers. Kids are spending more time online to stay entertained an
d to stay connected with teachers\, friends and extended family. Gaming is
a massive industry that for many young people is their primary mode of en
tertainment and hobby. However\, this activity is not without problems tha
t can lead to challenges in having a balanced lifestyle. Harnessing gaming
in a safe and effective way can provide many opportunities for gamers of
all ages. In this session\, The White Hatter will help advise families to
create healthy gameplay while delving into the research\, stories\, and fi
rsthand examples of the positives and negatives in this industry. We will
also examine the research surrounding the debate around addiction. Thirty-
minute Question and Answer period to follow. After registering\, you will
receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meet
ing.
Register in advance at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufu-o
rj4tH9bMvl2I0-09Zr61jjjF5zOD.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, September 15th\, 10:00am to 10:45am
Tuesday\, October 20th\, 10:00am to 10:45am
Watch your email for a li
nk to this Zoom Meeting
Foster Parents are welcome to our monthly Zoo
m meetings! Join us by video or phone and be part of our discussions and n
etworking. Zoom email will be emailed out one week before our meetings. Fo
r more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvc
oord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, September 15th\, 10:00am to 10:45am
Tuesday\, October 20th\, 10:00am to 10:45am
Watch your email for a li
nk to this Zoom Meeting
Foster Parents are welcome to our monthly Zoo
m meetings! Join us by video or phone and be part of our discussions and n
etworking. Zoom email will be emailed out one week before our meetings. Fo
r more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvc
oord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Media Fest (aka Film Fest)
Monday\, September 14th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, September 21s
t\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, September 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30amMonday\, October 5th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, October 19th\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Monday\, October 26th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
J
ohn Howard Society on 1455 Cliffe Avenue
Media Fest is an educational
and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the beha
viours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: ACES (Adverse Childhoo
d Experiences)\, Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differenc
es\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care
through a media platform. To join this group\, please contact Elisha at El
isha.Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca 250-338-7341.
Campbell River Safe Babies Zoom GatheringWednesday\, September 23rd\, 11:00am
Wednesday\, October 28th\, 1
1:00am
4th Wednesday of each month
You will receive your invitat
ion with Zoom link by email.
Each monthly meeting features discussion
to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;chec
k in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resou
rce worker are always in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary C
atherine at 250-703-6135.
Campbell River Safe Babies Zoom GatheringWednesday\, September 23rd\, 11:00am
Wednesday\, October 28th\, 1
1:00am
4th Wednesday of each month
You will receive your invitat
ion with Zoom link by email.
Each monthly meeting features discussion
to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;chec
k in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resou
rce worker are always in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary C
atherine at 250-703-6135.
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, November 17th\, 10:00am to 10:45am
N
o meeting in December
Our Partnership meetings will happen monthly. A
ll Foster Parents are welcome! Please Zoom in or phone in and be part of o
ur discussions and networking. Zoom email will be emailed out one week bef
ore our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please conta
ct Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Media Fest (aka Film Fest)
Monday\, November 2nd\, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Monday\, November 9th\,
10:30am to 12:00pm
Monday\, November 16th\, 10:30am to 12:00pm
M
onday\, November 23rd\, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Monday\, November 30th\, 1
0:30am to 12:00pm (Self-Care Coffee Day)
Monday\, December 7th\, 10:3
0am to 12:00pm
Monday\, December 14th\, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Monda
y\, December 21st\, 10:30am to 12:00pm (Self-Care Coffee Day)
John Ho
ward Society on 1455 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
Media Fest is an educa
tional and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to th
e behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: ACES (Adverse Ch
ildhood Experiences)\, Attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain dif
ferences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self
-care through a media platform. The last workshop/meeting of the month\, w
e will use to connect through a potential walk (weather permitting.) To jo
in this group\, please contact Elisha at Elisha.Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca
2
50-334-7341.
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
No meet
ing in November
Friday\, December 4th\, 10:00am to 11:30pm
You w
ill receive your Zoom link invitation by email
These gatherings featu
re discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to
&ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers a
nd MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For more information\, c
ontact Mary Catherine at
250-703-6135.
Foster Parent/MCFD Zoom Partnership Meeting
Friday November 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
December meeting to be
announced.
You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email.<
br />All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and Child and Yout
h Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about
MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, To
m Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@
gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
Virtual Gathering for Foster Parents
T
hursday\, November 19th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Host Victoria Morton\, M
CFD CYMH Clinician
You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by
email.
Lots of chuckles\, connecting and great tips on moving toward
s resiliency in stressful times. The format is a 30-minute workshop follow
ed by questions\, answers\, suggestions or meeting each others&rsquo\; pet
s! Watch your emails for Victoria&rsquo\;s invitation to the Zoom session.
Please set a reminder and plan to join us. Easy to access and participate
. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca.
Safe Babies Caregiver Zoom Gathering
W
ednesday\, December 2nd\, 11:00am
No meeting in November
You wil
l receive your invitation with Zoom link by email.
Our gatherings fea
ture discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity
to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers
and MCFD Resource worker are always in attendance. For more information\,
contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135.
Trust-Based relational Intervention &ndash\
; Trauma Informed Classrooms
Virtual Four-Part Training &ndash\; morn
ing or evening options
Mondays\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd9:30am to 11:30am or 7:30 to 9:30pm
Open to all Foster Parents an
d Social Workers on Vancouver Island
The information and strategies d
iscussed in this training are relevant to home as well as the classroom! E
ach session\, we will view and discuss one video.
Session One - Traum
a and the Brain: The impact of Trauma at School explores Adverse Childhood
Effects\, how the brain develops and is impacted by trauma.
Session
Two - Empowering Our Students: Meeting Physical Needs explores regulation\
, felt safety\, physiological strategies\, sensory processing\, and diets.
Session Three - Connecting in the Classroom: Creating Relationships
that Matter explores engagement and mindfulness strategies\, and various n
urture groups ideas (1-1 to larger groups).
Session Four &ndash\; Ret
hinking Classroom Management explores chasing the &lsquo\;why&rsquo\;\, wi
lful versus survival behaviour\, proactive teaching\, life values\, re-dos
\, and setting the bar.
This training is valuable and helpful regardl
ess of what schooling looks like for the children and youth you care for a
nd the skills are transferable to use in your home or other environments.<
br />Coordinators Lisa and Sandra will host training sessions. Resource En
hancement Worker Ros Pringle will be joining us for the morning sessions.<
br />Registrants will receive Zoom log-in details for their chosen morning
or evening time in their registration confirmation email. Participants wi
ll receive the digital version of the PowerPoint Presentation.
Please
contact Sandra or Lisa with any questions or for more information.
D
aytime Registration at https://conta.cc/2Gb2yL1 Evening Registration at ht
tps://conta.cc/3nf0MJa
https://bit.ly/2Hvmnxf
Trust-Based relational Intervention &ndash\
; Trauma Informed Classrooms
Virtual Four-Part Training &ndash\; morn
ing or evening options
Mondays\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd9:30am to 11:30am or 7:30 to 9:30pm
Open to all Foster Parents an
d Social Workers on Vancouver Island
The information and strategies d
iscussed in this training are relevant to home as well as the classroom! E
ach session\, we will view and discuss one video.
Session One - Traum
a and the Brain: The impact of Trauma at School explores Adverse Childhood
Effects\, how the brain develops and is impacted by trauma.
Session
Two - Empowering Our Students: Meeting Physical Needs explores regulation\
, felt safety\, physiological strategies\, sensory processing\, and diets.
Session Three - Connecting in the Classroom: Creating Relationships
that Matter explores engagement and mindfulness strategies\, and various n
urture groups ideas (1-1 to larger groups).
Session Four &ndash\; Ret
hinking Classroom Management explores chasing the &lsquo\;why&rsquo\;\, wi
lful versus survival behaviour\, proactive teaching\, life values\, re-dos
\, and setting the bar.
This training is valuable and helpful regardl
ess of what schooling looks like for the children and youth you care for a
nd the skills are transferable to use in your home or other environments.<
br />Coordinators Lisa and Sandra will host training sessions. Resource En
hancement Worker Ros Pringle will be joining us for the morning sessions.<
br />Registrants will receive Zoom log-in details for their chosen morning
or evening time in their registration confirmation email. Participants wi
ll receive the digital version of the PowerPoint Presentation.
Please
contact Sandra or Lisa with any questions or for more information.
D
aytime Registration at https://conta.cc/2Gb2yL1 Evening Registration at ht
tps://conta.cc/3nf0MJa
https://bit.ly/2Hvmnxf
Zoom Fun Time!
Tuesday\, November 3rd\
, 10:00am to 11:00am
Open to all Foster Parents and Social Workers on
Vancouver Island
Event is co-hosted by FPSS Coordinators Dianne Thom
pson and Sandra Beagley.
Please join FPSS Society for this informal f
un gathering to explore and practice ZOOM skills!
New to Zoom? Comfor
table with ZOOM basics but want to know more about using different feature
s?
Need help troubleshooting ZOOM Issues? Interested in learning ZOOM
&lsquo\;cheats&rsquo\;?
Check your in box for Island wide email with
Zoom details.
If you need help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-o
ne Zoom support\, please contact FPSS Society Regional Office 1-888-922-84
37 / admin@fpsss.com or your area coordinator.
VIRTUAL SAFE BABIES CAREGIVER TRAINING PROG
RAM
Presented by Mary Catherine Williams
Friday\, November 6th\,
9:00am to 4:00pm
Friday\, November 20th\, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Frid
ay\, November 27th\, 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Safe Babies Program was dev
eloped in Victoria (1998) by Dr. Lenora Marcellus\, in partnership with Ca
pital Regional Health and the Ministry for Children and Families. The prog
ram was introduced in response to the increasing need for highly skilled c
aregivers who could be trained specifically in meeting the special needs o
f substance-exposed infants.
To participant in the Safe Babies Traini
ng you must be pre-approved and selected by your Resource Social Worker. A
ttendance on all three days is mandatory. If you would like to be consider
ed for approval to attend this training\, please contact your Resource Soc
ial Worker for more information. Seating is limited. View the criteria by
visiting: https://fpsss.com/safe-babies/criteria/.
Register with your
local Safe Babies Coordinator:
South Island: Dianne Thompson 778-430
-5459 or sicoord@fpsss.com
Central Island: Lisa Johnston 250-818-3293
or dacoord@fpsss.com
Upper Island: Mary Catherine Williams 250-286-0
611 or mbellamy@shaw.ca
Emotional Regulation for People with Autism
and Other Special Needs
Presented by Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Cer
tified Counsellor
Friday\, Nov 13th\, 9:30 to 12:00 noon
Open to
all Foster Parents and Social Workers on Vancouver Island
Hosted by
Lisa Johnston\, Cowichan Valley Area Coordinator\, FPSSS
Topic: &ldqu
o\;I&rsquo\;m so Happy I Could Scream: Emotions and Emotional Regulation&r
dquo\; focuses on helping children with an autism spectrum disorder learn
helpful ways to manage their emotions in socially acceptable ways. Emotion
al regulation is recognized as one of the most significant challenges faci
ng people who are on the autism spectrum throughout their lifetimes. Poor
emotional regulation is connected to emotional dysregulation and a contrib
uting factor to maladaptive
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ENTS
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behaviour. The tools taught in this workshop are hel
pful for people who have ASD and those who face other challenges. Katherin
e will also speak to how trauma adds another level of complexity for child
ren on the spectrum.
Zoom link will be sent with your confirmation of
registration.
Please contact Lisa Johnston dacoord@fpsss.com or 250-
818-3293 with any questions.
Register at https://conta.cc/2T6V2Dt Ple
ase register for this event by November 11th.
Transitioning Children: Best Practices
Wednesday\, November 25th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Facilitated by Andrea
Chatwin
Facilitated by A Child&rsquo\;s Song&rsquo\;s Andrea Chatwin.
Andrea will supply participants with new information that will assist the
m in understanding the needs of children and caregivers in the transition
process and a set of guiding principles to inform their decision making.Register at https://conta.cc/3jsuHL2
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)<
br />&ldquo\;Next Level&rdquo\; Sessions
Thursday\, November 26th\, 1
0:30am to 12:00 noon
Hosted by Lisa Johnston\, Sandra Beagley\, and R
os Pringle
Open to Foster Parents and Social Workers with previous TB
RI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experience
(4th Thursday of the mont
h)
Resource Enhancement Worker Ros Pringle will join Sandra and Lisa
in hosting virtual TBRI sessions.
TBRI Next Level Sessions are open t
o foster parents and social workers with previous TBRI or Empowered to Con
nect (ETC) exposure\, who are familiar with the book The Connected Child\,
or the Karyn Purvis DVD series. The sessions will review foundational kno
wledge of TBRI Principles and ETC parenting tools as well as provide oppor
tunities to share successes and challenges\, and ask questions. The Novemb
er session will start with reviewing and exploring different Parenting Too
ls and then move to discussing whatever aspects of TBRI participants wish
to talk about.
November Parenting Tools Topics:
Take Play Seriou
sly
Connect First\, Then Correct
Own Your Own Stuff
Please
contact Lisa at dacoord@fpsss.com or 250-818-3293 or Sandra at cicoord@fps
ss.com or 250-618-8327 with questions. Registrants will receive Zoom log-i
n details. Please note as this is a reoccurring event\, the same log-in in
formation is valid for future sessions &ndash\; participants need only reg
ister once.
Register at: https://conta.cc/3j0wt6Q.
Living with Depression
Presented by Lo
ri Nichols RN MS and Jef Nichols PhD.
Tuesday\, December 1st\, 10:00a
m to 12 noon
Open to all Foster Parents and Social Workers on Vancouv
er Island
Hosted by Sandra Beagley\, Central Island Coordinator
Online via Zoom
&lsquo\;Tis the season to be jolly! But what if you&r
squo\;re not? What if you or someone you know struggles with depression? T
he festive season can sometimes increase or even trigger depression.
Lori and Jef&rsquo\;s goals are to bring their personal and professional k
nowledge of depression to the concrete situations that foster parents may
be facing. Perspectives of the person with depression\, their family membe
rs\, and others will influence the experience of depression\, formalized t
reatment\, and day-to-day management.
Participants will:
Gain un
derstanding and empathy for the experience of a person living with depress
ion
Discuss how to develop a practical\, realistic plan for living wi
th depression
Develop insight into how to support someone with depres
sion
Jef Nichols has a PhD in Philosophy and is a certified trainer w
ith the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He suffered major depression
and learnt how to mange. Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS\, has over 30 years workin
g as a Mental Health nurse.
Registration is required.
Registrant
s will receive Zoom log-in details with their registration confirmation em
ail.
Contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for
more information or registration assistance.
Register at https://cont
a.cc/3n5jbs2 .
Join us as we explore the important role th at culture plays in supporting qu?ac&rsquo\;aqstim\, the spirit\, of Indig enous peoples\, the significance of Bill C92 for children and youth in car e\, and the responsibilities that come with it.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201102T1925000Z-490916-792@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210125T120000 SUMMARY:Peer Mentor Program Training RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210201;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 25th\, 9:30am to 12:00 noon & Monday\, Februar y 1st\, 9:30am to 12:00 noon Must be available for both dates as this is a two (2) session training. The FPSS Peer Mentoring Program is looking fo r experienced foster parents to volunteer and join our Mentoring Program T eam. We are looking for volunteers to join our Mentoring program. Mentors are volunteer foster parents who have received specialized training and su pport new Foster Parents. This is a free\, confidential resource for new a nd existing Vancouver Island foster parents (including Restricted caregive rs)\, who hold a Family Care Home Agreement with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. For more informat ion contact Dianne Thompson\, Regional Mentor Coordinator at sicoord@fpsss .com\, 778-430-5460\, or cell 236-562-7921. Space is limited. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, January 25th\, 9:30am t o 12:00 noon &\;
Monday\, February 1st\, 9:30am to 1 2:00 noon
Must be available for both dates as this is a tw o (2) session training. \; \;
The FPSS Peer Mento ring Program is looking for experienced foster parents to volunteer and jo in our Mentoring Program Team. We are looking for volunteers to join our M entoring program. Mentors are volunteer foster parents who have received s pecialized training and support new Foster Parents. This is a free\, confi dential resource for new and existing Vancouver Island foster parents (inc luding Restricted caregivers)\, who hold a Family Care Home Agreement with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency.
For more information contact Dianne Thompson\, Regional M entor Coordinator at sicoord@fpsss.com< /a>\, 778-430-5460\, or cell 236-562-7921. \; \;Space is l imited.
\;
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201214T1845400Z-490916-793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210122T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210122T120000 SUMMARY:Understanding the ASD Brain and Neurophysiology DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Certified Counsellor O pen to all foster parents and social workers working with MCFD or DAAs Exp lore the neurological differences found in people who have an Autism Spect rum Disorder and the theories of how these differences manifest in a diffe rent personal experience of the world we live in. We will also explore som e of the common differences in thinking found with ASD\, and strategies to help people with ASD cope with and fit into the non-ASD world they live i n. Click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Ce rtified Counsellor
Open to all foster parents and social workers w orking with MCFD or DAAs
Explore the neurological differences foun d in people who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder and the theories of how t hese differences manifest in a different personal experience of the world we live in. We will also explore some of the common differences in thinkin g found with ASD\, and strategies to help people with ASD cope with and fi t into the non-ASD world they live in.
\;
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201217T1823560Z-490916-794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210113T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210113T230000 SUMMARY:ZOOM Fun Time! DESCRIPTION:Open to all Vancouver Island foster parents and social workers Join co-ordinators Dianne and Sandra for some Zoom Fun Time playing short interactive games to help learn and practice Zoom skills while sharing som e laughs and connecting with each other. No registration required. Join us for the whole time or pop in anytime during the session. Check your in-bo x for an island-wide email from FPSS with Zoom log-in details. If you need help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-one Zoom support\, contact FPSS Society Regional Office at 1-888-922-8437 or sicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to all Vancouver Island foster parents and social workers
Join co-ordinators Dianne and Sandra for some Zoom Fun Time playing short interactive games to help learn and practice Z oom skills while sharing some laughs and connecting with each other. No re gistration required. Join us for the whole time or pop in anytime during t he session.
Check your in-box for an island-wide email from FPSS w ith Zoom log-in details.
If you need help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-one Zoom support\, contact FPSS Society Regional Office at 1-8 88-922-8437 or sicoord@fpsss.com.
\;
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201210T2307270Z-490916-795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210108T113000 SUMMARY:Regulation Plus Workshop DESCRIPTION:Open to Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, Out of Care Caregiver s\, Kinship Caregivers\, and Adoptive Families Everyone is talking about r egulating this\, regulating that\, co-regulation\, self-regulation\, zones of regulations\, how does your engine run\, mindfulness\, poly-vagal theo ry…confused yet? The focus on Self-Regulation is everywhere\, schools\, da y-cares\, work\, community centres\, newspapers\, internet\, and parents. There are so many different approaches\, theories and styles. Trying to ma ke sense of it all can be dys-regulating. In this workshop\, David will co ver the core principles of these approaches to help you make sense of the differences. He will talk about Zones of Regulation\, How Does Your Engine Run\; Flight\, Fight\, Freeze\, Flock\, and Fawn. As you start to see how they all overlap and interact\, we will explore ways to make it work for you and your loved ones. Register at https://conta.cc/3mXaAHv X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, O ut of Care Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, and Adoptive Families
Everyone is talking about regulating this\, regulating that\, co-regulati on\, self-regulation\, zones of regulations\, how does your engine run\, m indfulness\, poly-vagal theory&hellip\;confused yet? The focus on Self-Reg ulation is everywhere\, schools\, day-cares\, work\, community centres\, n ewspapers\, internet\, and parents. There are so many different approaches \, theories and styles. Trying to make sense of it all can be dys -regulating. In this workshop\, David will cover the core principles of th ese approaches to help you make sense of the differences. He will talk abo ut Zones of Regulation\, How Does Your Engine Run\; Flight\, Fight\, Freez e\, Flock\, and Fawn. As you start to see how they all overlap and interac t\, we will explore ways to make it work for you and your loved ones.
Register at https: //conta.cc/3mXaAHv
\;
CATEGORIES:Open to all of Upper Island UID:20201210T2309590Z-490916-796@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T123000 SUMMARY:How to Talk to (Pre) Teens About Gender and Sexual Orientation DESCRIPTION:Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents (free) and Social Worke rs/Others (fee) Let's celebrate diversity! In this workshop\, you will lea rn about: 1. What gender is and what gender is not 2. Identity 3. Gender Expression 4. Biological Sex 5. Sexual Orientation 6. The Gender Unicorn T his workshop is for those who work with or are raising kids ages 6-18. Ker ri Isham is a knowledgeable\, experienced and passionate educator\, coach and facilitator dedicated to excellence and committed to the empowerment o f people of all ages. Her primary goals are to make exploring sexual healt h fun and meaningful\, and to alleviate the shame and embarrassment someti mes associated with this topic. Her three main areas of focus are sexual a buse prevention\, special needs education and LGBTQ2+ advocacy. FPSS will cover registration fee for foster parents. Registration fee for social wor kers\, out of care caregivers\, kinship families\, and others connected to fostering is $25.00/person. Registration deadline is January 24th. Regist rants will receive log-in information shortly before event. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more information or registration assistance. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learni ng-about-gender-and-sexual-orientation-tickets-129031064387 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents
Let's celebrate diversity!
In this workshop\, you will learn a bout:
1. What gender is and what gender is not
2. Identity \;
3. Gender Expression
4. Biological Sex
5. Sexual Orientation
6. The Gender Unicorn
This workshop is for those who work with or are raising kids ages 6-18.
Kerri Isham is a knowledgeable\, experienced and passionate educator\, coach and faci litator dedicated to excellence and committed to the empowerment of people of all ages. Her primary goals are to make exploring sexual health fun an d meaningful\, and to alleviate the shame and embarrassment sometimes asso ciated with this topic.
Her three main areas of focus are sexual a buse prevention\, special needs education and LGBTQ2+ advocacy.
FP SS will cover registration fee for foster parents. Registration fee for so cial workers\, out of care caregivers\, kinship families\, and others conn ected to fostering is $25.00/person.
Registration deadline is January 24th. Re gistrants will receive log-in information shortly before event.
Pl ease contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@ fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more information or registration assista nce.
Register at ht tps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learning-about-gender-and-sexual-orientation-tic kets-129031064387
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201211T1914460Z-490916-797@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210128T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210128T120000 SUMMARY:Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) “Next Level” Sessions - Island Wide DESCRIPTION:Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents and Social Workers with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experience Resource Enhanceme nt Worker Ros Pringle will join Sandra in hosting virtual TBRI sessions on the fourth Thursday of each month. TBRI Next Level Sessions are open to f oster parents and social workers with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connec t experience. The sessions will review foundational knowledge of TBRI Prin ciples and ETC parenting tools as well as provide opportunities to share s uccesses\, challenges\, and ask questions. January Parenting Tools Topics: Repair Your Mistakes Regulate Your Emotional State Practice Total Voice C ontrol (TVC) Please contact Sandra at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 wi th questions. Registrants will receive zoom log-in details. Please note as this is a reoccurring event\, the same log-in information is valid for fu ture sessions – participants need only register once. NOTE: No meeting Feb ruary 25th Please check back for registration link X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents and Social Workers with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experienc e
Resource Enhancement Worker Ros Pringle will join Sandra in host ing virtual TBRI sessions on the fourth Thursday of each month. TBRI Next Level Sessions are open to foster parents and social workers with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect experience. The sessions will review foundat ional knowledge of TBRI Principles and ETC parenting tools as well as prov ide opportunities to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions. Jan uary Parenting Tools Topics:
Repair Your Mistakes
Regulate Your Emotional State
Practice Total Voice C ontrol (TVC)
Please contact Sandra at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with questions. Registra nts will receive zoom log-in details. Please note as this is a reoccurring event\, the same log-in information is valid for future sessions &ndash\; participants need only register once.
NOTE: No meeting February 2 5th
\;Please check back for registration l ink
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201218T2001130Z-490916-798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T140000 SUMMARY:Trust-Based Relational Intervention - Trauma Informed Classrooms RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210225;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Open to Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, Out of Care Caregiver s\, Kinship Caregivers\, and Adoptive Families The information and strateg ies discussed in this training is relevant to the home as well as the clas sroom! Each of the four sessions will view and discuss one video. Session One : Trauma and the Brain: The impact of Trauma at School explores Advers e Childhood Effects\, how the brain develops and is impacted by Trauma. Se ssion Two: Empowering Our Students: Meeting Physical Needs explores regula tion\, felt safety\, physiological strategies\, and sensory processing and diets. Session Three: Connecting in the Classroom: Creating Relationships that Matter explores engagement and mindfulness strategies\, and various nurture groups ideas (1-1 to larger groups). Session Four: Rethinking Clas sroom Management explores chasing the ‘why’\, willful versus survival beha viour\, proactive teaching\, life values\, re-dos\, and setting the bar. T his training is valuable and helpful regardless of what schooling looks li ke for the children and youth you care for and the skills are transferable to use in your home or other environments! Please contact Sandra at cico ord@fpsss.com with any questions or for more information. Registrants will receive zoom log-in details in their registration confirmation email. Cli ck here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, O ut of Care Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, and Adoptive Families
The information and strategies discussed in this training is relevant to the home as well as the classroom!
Each of the four sessions will view and discuss one video.
Session One : Trauma and the Brain : The impact of Trauma at School explores Adverse Childhood Effects\, how the brain develops and is impacted by Trauma.
Session Two:
Session Three: Connecting in the Classroom: Creating Relationships that Matter explores engagement and mindfu lness strategies\, and various nurture groups ideas (1-1 to larger groups) .
Session Four: Rethinking Classroom Management explores chasing the &lsquo\;why&rsquo\;\, willful versus survival behaviour\, proactive teaching\, life values\, re-dos\, and setting the bar.
This training is valuable and helpful regardless of what scho oling looks like for the children and youth you care for and the skills ar e transferable to use in your home or other environments!
Please c ontact Sandra \; at cicoord@fpsss.com with any questions or for more i nformation. Registrants will receive zoom log-in details in their registra tion confirmation email.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201218T1959400Z-490916-799@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T150000 SUMMARY: Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Watch your inbox for the Skype invitation with online link and phone accessible number. Beginning January 2021\, our partnership meetings are scheduled for the last Tuesday of the Odd Numbered Months (March\, Ma y etc.). Our Partnership meets on the Skype platform which you can join by clicking the link or calling in by phone – no download needed! All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and support workers invited to share thei r fostering concerns and discuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provide opportunities for foster parents to be in the know and l earn about MCFD updates and practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch your inbox for the Skype invitation w ith online link and phone accessible number.
Beginning January 202 1\, our partnership meetings are scheduled for the last Tuesday of the Odd Numbered Months (March\, May etc.). Our Partnership meets on the Skype pl atform which you can join by clicking the link or calling in by phone &nda sh\; no download needed! All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and su pport workers invited to share their fostering concerns and discuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provide opportunities for fos ter parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD updates and practice sh ifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-73 97\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Skype UID:20201221T1807110Z-490916-800@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Gathering DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. Our gather ings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an oppo rtunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and M CFD Resource workers are always in attendance. For more information\, cont act Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
Our gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregivin g skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fello w caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource workers are always in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-61 35.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201221T1822030Z-490916-801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Gathering DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. Our gather ings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an oppo rtunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and M CFD Resource workers are always in attendance. For more information\, cont act Mary Catherine at 250-703-6135. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
Our gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregivin g skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fello w caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource workers are always in attendance. For more information\, contact Mary Catherine at 250-703-61 35.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201221T1821410Z-490916-802@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210108T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership meeting DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, RECs and Child and Youth Mental Health St aff are invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\ , and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, RECs and Chil d and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited. Share your fostering concerns \, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunr isestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugg est a discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201221T1828090Z-490916-803@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210129T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. These gath erings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an op portunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and M CFD Resource Workers are always in attendance. An email will go out the we ek before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiv ing skills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Workers are always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201221T1831290Z-490916-804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. These gath erings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an op portunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and M CFD Resource Workers are always in attendance. An email will go out the we ek before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiv ing skills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Workers are always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201221T1833100Z-490916-805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210119T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The link for our monthly Zoom Partnership meetings will sent by email one week before the meeting. All Foster Parents are welcome! Join i n by video or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. For mor e information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoo rd@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The link for our monthly Zoom Partnership m eetings will sent by email one week before the meeting. All Foster Parents are welcome! Join in by video or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20201221T1853080Z-490916-806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The link for our monthly Zoom Partnership meetings will sent by email one week before the meeting. All Foster Parents are welcome! Join i n by video or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. For mor e information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoo rd@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The link for our monthly Zoom Partnership m eetings will sent by email one week before the meeting. All Foster Parents are welcome! Join in by video or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20201221T1853590Z-490916-807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210111T120000 SUMMARY:Investigation Resolution Training (IRT) RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210118;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:FPSS Society is looking for volunteers to join our Investigatio n and Resolution Support team. The purpose of the Investigation and Resolu tion Support Worker Program is to provide support to foster parents who ar e involved in a Quality of Care Review\, Family Care Home Investigation\, or engaged in a serious dispute with Ministry staff. You may contact Diann e for more information about the requirements at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-4 30-5459\, or cell 236-562-7921. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSS Society is looking for volunteers to j oin our Investigation and Resolution Support team. The purpose of the Inve stigation and Resolution Support Worker Program is to provide support to f oster parents who are involved in a Quality of Care Review\, Family Care H ome Investigation\, or engaged in a serious dispute with Ministry staff. Y ou may contact Dianne for more information about the requirements at sicoord@fpsss.com\, 778-430-5459\, or ce ll 236-562-7921.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20201221T1859050Z-490916-808@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201224 SUMMARY:FPSS Regional Office Closed - For Support You Can Contact RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=11 DESCRIPTION:If you would like to reach the Emergency “After Hours” Duty Wor ker please call 1-800-663-9122 If you would like to reach the Foster Paren t Support Line please call 1-888-495-4440 Monday to Friday: 4pm to 12:45a m\; Holidays and weekends: 8am to 12:45am. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media Fest is an educational and supportive group focusing on understanding and responding to the behaviours of kids in care. Some of the topics include: ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)\ , attachment\, trauma\, brain development\, brain differences\, grief and loss\, child development\, managing stress\, and self-care through a media platform. The last workshop/meeting of the month\, we will use to connect through a potential walk (weather permitting.) To join this group\, pleas e contact Elisha at Elisha.Alm eida@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-334-7341.
Monday\, January 11< /strong>th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Monday\, January 18th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Monday\, J anuary 25th\, 10:30am to 12:0 0 noon
Monday\, February 1s t\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Monday\, February 8th\, 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Monday\, February 15
Monday\, February 22nd< strong>\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20201221T2151480Z-490916-810@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210113T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210210;BYDAY=WE EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210120T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T183000 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 13th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday\, January 27th\, 12 noon to 1:00pm Wednesday\, February 10th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wed nesday\, February 24th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm We are hosting virtual infor mation sessions twice a month with the Ministry. If you are interested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative interested in beco ming a foster parent please send them to our fosterhope.ca. For stories of BC Foster Families visit fosternow.gov.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, January 13
Wednesday\, February 10th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, February 24th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
We are hosting virtual i nformation sessions twice a month with the Ministry.
If you are in terested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative intere sted in becoming a foster parent please send them to our \;fosterhope.ca.
For stories of BC Foster Families visit \;fosternow.gov.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210104T1823540Z-490916-811@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210224;BYDAY=WE EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T120000 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 13th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday\, January 27th\, 12 noon to 1:00pm Wednesday\, February 10th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wed nesday\, February 24th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm We are hosting virtual infor mation sessions twice a month with the Ministry. If you are interested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative interested in beco ming a foster parent please send them to our fosterhope.ca. For stories of BC Foster Families visit fosternow.gov.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, January 13
Wednesday\, February 10th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, February 24th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
We are hosting virtual i nformation sessions twice a month with the Ministry.
If you are in terested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative intere sted in becoming a foster parent please send them to our \;fosterhope.ca.
For stories of BC Foster Families visit \;fosternow.gov.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210104T1822150Z-490916-812@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T123000 SUMMARY:Cultural Resilience with Avis O’Brien DESCRIPTION: For registration click here: Cultural Resilience with Avis O' Brien X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
For registration click here : \;Cultural Resilience with Avis O'Brie n
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210211T2306490Z-490916-813@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210322T120000 SUMMARY:Living with Depression RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210323T100000 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS\, and Jef Nicols\, PhD Open to Foster Parents\, Out-of-Care Providers\, Adoptive Families\, Social Wo rkers and fostering community members on Vancouver Island. This is a two p art training about depression. Session 1 will build understanding and emp athizing with the experience of depression to gain insight into helping ou rselves or others living with depression. Session 2 will discuss treatment s and developing a practical\, realistic plan for living with depression. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS\, and J ef Nicols\, PhD
Open to Foster Parents\, Out-of-Care Providers\, A doptive Families\, Social Workers and fostering community members on Vanco uver Island.
This is a two part training about depression. \;< /p>
Session 1 will build understanding and empathizing with the experi ence of depression to gain insight into helping ourselves or others living with depression.
Session 2 will discuss treatments and developing a practical\, realistic plan for living with depression.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210219T1712350Z-490916-814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210302T143000 SUMMARY:Xe Xe Smun' Eem (Sacred Children) Victoria Orange Shirt Day RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210316;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T130000 DESCRIPTION:Open to Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out-of-Care Provi ders\, Adoptive Parents\, and RESOURCE Social Workers on Vancouver Island. Residential School Survivor Eddy Charlie along with his partner Kristin S pray from Victoria Orange Shirt Day will speak about the effects residenti al school had on the generation that followed and how it is still having a n effect on families across Canada. Eddy Charlie wil speak from his own p erspective as a survivor and try to get people to see what happened and 'w hat changes happened to me as a result of residential school and how these changes followed me to my community and had an effect on my family and co mmunity.' Please be aware this will be sensitive subject matter so have su pport close by if needed. We will hold a debrief/follow-up session for fu rther discussions on March 16th. Register here: Xe Xe Smun' Eem (Sacred Ch ildren) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregivers \, Out-of-Care Providers\, Adoptive Parents\, and RESOURCE Social Workers on Vancouver Island.
Residential School Survivor Eddy Charlie alon g with his partner Kristin Spray from Victoria Orange Shirt Day will speak about the effects residential school had on the generation that followed and how it is still having an effect on families across Canada. \; Edd y Charlie wil speak from his own perspective as a survivor and try to get people to see what happened and 'what changes happened to me as a resu lt of residential school and how these changes followed me to my community and had an effect on my family and community.'
Please be awa re this will be sensitive subject matter so have support close by if neede d. \; We will hold a debrief/follow-up session for further discussions on March 16th.
Register here: \;Xe Xe Smun' Eem (Sacred Children) \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210211T2343000Z-490916-815@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T123000 SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide Prevention DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Vancouver Island Crisis Society Open to all Fost er Parents on Vancouver Island. There has been a well-established link bet ween suicide and psychological trauma/early childhood trauma. Being alert to the possibility of suicide while building relationships based on trust \, safety\, and compassion have been identified as the cornerstones of sui cide prevention. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Conta ct Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more informatio n. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Vancouver Island Crisis Soci ety
Open to all Foster Parents on Vancouver Island.
There has been a well-established link between suicide and psychological trauma/ early childhood trauma. \; Being alert to the possibility of suicide w hile building relationships based on trust\, safety\, and compassion have been identified as the cornerstones of suicide prevention. \; Registra tion is required and spaces are limited. \; \;Contact Sandra Beag ley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210219T1728170Z-490916-816@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210302T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210302T113000 SUMMARY:Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Your local Joint Education Committee is meeting in March and wi ll be in touch with virtual caregiver workshop notices once they confirm d etails. Please speak with your Resource Social Worker or Judy if you have training topics in mind. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Your local Joint Education Committee is mee ting in March and will be in touch with virtual caregiver workshop notices once they confirm details.
Please speak with your Resource Social Worker or Judy if you have training topics in mind.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210225T1738110Z-490916-817@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210305T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210305T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Zoom Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, RECs and Child and Youth Mental Health St aff are invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at su nrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for mo re information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, RECs and Chil d and Youth Mental Health Staff are invited. Share your fostering concerns \, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co -chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunris estart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugges t a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210225T1739390Z-490916-818@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210318T110000 SUMMARY:Virtual Gathering for Foster Parents DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician You will receiv e your Zoom link invitation by email. Lots of chuckles\, connecting and gr eat tips on coping in stressful times. The format is a short self-care pre sentation followed by questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Watch your emails for Victoria’s invitation to the Zoom session. Easy to access and participate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@ gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clini cian
You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
Lots of chuckles\, connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times. The format is a short self-care presentation followed by questions\, answ ers\, and caregiver catch-up! Watch your emails for Victoria&rsquo\;s invi tation to the Zoom session. Easy to access and participate. Contact Victor ia for more information at Vict oria.Morton@gov.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210225T1741240Z-490916-819@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210319T100000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Gathering DESCRIPTION:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. Our gather ings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an oppo rtunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and M CFD Resource workers are always in attendance. For more gathering informat ion\, contact Catherine at catherineofcomox@gmail.com . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.
Our gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregivin g skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fello w caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource workers are always in attendance. For more gathering information\, contact Catherine at catherineofcomox@gmail.com .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210225T1744590Z-490916-820@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210309 SUMMARY:Zones? Engines? Regulated? What? Recorded Workshop Viewing RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Open to Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Optio ns\, Adoptive Parents\, and Resource Social Workers on Vancouver Island. S elect a time to view the recording of this popular workshop. Dave covers Z ones of Regulation\, How Does Your Engine Run\, Flight\, Fight\, Freeze\, Flock\, and Fawn and more. Click here to register Access to recording av ailable from 12:01 am March 9th to 11:59 pm March 10th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregivers \, Out of Care Options\, Adoptive Parents\, and Resource Social Workers on Vancouver Island.
Select a time to view the recording of this pop ular workshop. Dave covers Zones of Regulation\, How Does You r Engine Run\, Flight\, Fight\, Freeze\, Flock\, and Fawn an d more.
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Access to recording available from 12:01 am March 9 th to 11:59 pm March 10th.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210225T2328570Z-490916-821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210316T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210420;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210323T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210406T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T100000 DESCRIPTION:All Foster Parents are welcome! The links to these monthly Zoom meetings will be sent by email one week before the meeting. Join by Zoom or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. For more informati on or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com o r 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All Foster Parents are welcome! The links t o these monthly Zoom meetings will be sent by email one week before the me eting.
Join by Zoom or phone and be part of our discussions and ne tworking. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-8 98-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20210225T2333240Z-490916-822@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210308T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210308T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Media Fest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210419;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210315T103000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210322T103000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210329T103000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210405T103000 DESCRIPTION:Media Fest is now offered on Zoom! Media Fest is an educational group designed to support caregivers on their parenting journey. Some of the topics include: Storytelling Circle\, Attachment\, Trauma\, Understand ing the Nervous System\, Brain Development\, and Grief and Loss. Typically \, we invite a guest speaker to speak on a specialized topic. A compiled n ewsletter with Zoom educational offerings will be sent to Comox Valley car egivers monthly. To join this mailing list\, please contact Elisha at Elis ha.Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media Fest is now offered on Zoom!
Media Fest is an educational group designed to support caregivers on their parenting journey. Some of the topics include: Storytelling Circle\, Atta chment\, Trauma\, Understanding the Nervous System\, Brain Development\, a nd Grief and Loss. Typically\, we invite a guest speaker to speak on a spe cialized topic. A compiled newsletter with Zoom educational offerings will be sent to Comox Valley caregivers monthly. To join this mailing list\, p lease contact Elisha at Elisha .Almeida@jhsni.bc.ca 250-334-7341 or Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20210225T2336290Z-490916-823@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210322T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210426;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210329T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210405T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210412T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210419T100000 DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Safe Babies Group has moved to the 4th Mon day of the month. These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiv ing skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers ! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance . An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoo m link. For any questions you may have contact Catherine McCauley 250-465- 8704. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please note that the Safe Babies Group has moved to the 4th Monday of the month.
These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skil ls current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow care givers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in atte ndance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic a nd Zoom link. For any questions you may have contact Catherine McCauley 25 0-465-8704.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20210225T2339350Z-490916-824@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T120000 SUMMARY:Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) “Next Level” Sessions RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210422;BYDAY=TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210401T103000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T103000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T103000 DESCRIPTION:Open to Foster Parents and Social Workers on Vancouver Island w ith previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experience. Resource Enhan cement Worker Ros Pringle will join Sandra in hosting virtual TBRI session s on the fourth Thursday of each month. The sessions will review foundatio nal knowledge of TBRI Principles and ETC parenting tools as well as provid e opportunities to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions. March Parenting Tools : Focus on Nonverbal Communication\, Give Your Child a Vo ice\, Encourage Feelings April Parenting Tools: Use Time-in (instead of Ti me-out)\, Respond to Sensory Processing Needs\, Get Your Child Moving Cont act Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any questions . Registrants will receive Zoom log in details. Please note as this is a r eoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for future session s. Please check back for registration link or contact Sandra to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Foster Parents and Social Workers o n Vancouver Island with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experi ence.
Resource Enhancement Worker Ros Pringle will join Sandra in hosting virtual TBRI sessions on the fourth Thursday of each month. The se ssions will review foundational knowledge of TBRI Principles and ETC paren ting tools as well as provide opportunities to share successes\, challenge s\, and ask questions.
March Parenting Tools : Focus on N onverbal Communication\, Give Your Child a Voice\, Encourage Feelings
April Parenting Tools: Use Time-in (instead of Time-out)\, Re spond to Sensory Processing Needs\, Get Your Child Moving
Contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any questions. Registrants will receive Zoom log in details. Please note as this is a reoccurring event\, the same log in info rmation is valid for future sessions.
Please check back for regist ration link or contact Sandra to register.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210226T2026120Z-490916-825@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T123000 SUMMARY:Youth Experiences with Anxiety and Self-Injury DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Vancouver Island Crisis Society Open to Foster P arents on Vancouver Island. This is an up-to-date\, research-based\, infor mational\, three-hour presentation about anxiety and self-injury of a non- suicidal nature in youth. Participants learn strategies for supporting you ng people who face these challenges. Workshop Outline and Objectives Anxie ty and its effects How to help an adolescent with anxiety The relationship between anxiety and self injury What is Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)? The Lived Experiences of self injury survivors Self Injury signs\, common and less common Strategies for helping Strategies for coping Crisis Line i nformation Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8 327 with questions. Registration is required and space is limited. Click h ere to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Vancouver Island Crisis Soci ety
Open to Foster Parents on Vancouver Island.
This is an up-to-date\, research-based\, informational\, three-hour presentation abo ut anxiety and self-injury of a non-suicidal nature in youth. Participants learn strategies for supporting young people who face these challenges.
Workshop Outline and Objectives
Anxiety and its effects
How to help an adolescent with anxiety
The relationship betwe en anxiety and self injury
What is Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) ?
The Lived Experiences of self injury survivors Self Injury signs \, common and less common
Strategies for helping Strategies for co ping
Crisis Line information
Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-83 27 with questions. Registration is required and space is limited.
\; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210301T1707190Z-490916-826@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T140000 SUMMARY:ZOOM Fun Time! DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Dianne Thompson and Sandra Beagley Open to Foster Par ents and Social Workers on Vancouver Island. New to Zoom? Comfortable with Zoom basics but want to know more about using different features? Need he lp troubleshooting Zoom Issues? Interested in learning Zoom ‘cheats’\, how to share your screen? Join coordinators Dianne and Sandra for some Zoom F un Time and practice Zoom skills while sharing some laughs and connecting with each other. No registration required. Join us for whole time or pop i n anytime during the session. FPSS will send out an island-wide email with log in details. If you need help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-one Zoom support\, please contact FPSS Society Regional Office 1-888-922-8437 or sicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Hosted by Dianne Thompson and Sandra Beagle y
Open to Foster Parents and Social Workers on Vancouver Island.
New to Zoom? Comfortable with Zoom basics but want to know more abo ut using different features?
Need help troubleshooting Zoom Issues ? Interested in learning Zoom &lsquo\;cheats&rsquo\;\, how to share your s creen?
Join coordinators Dianne and Sandra for some Zoom Fun Time and practice Zoom skills while sharing some laughs and connecting with eac h other. No registration required. Join us for whole time or pop in anytim e during the session.
FPSS will send out an island-wide email with log in details. If you need help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-one Zoom support\, please contact FPSS Society Regional Office 1-888-922-8437 or sicoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210301T1709460Z-490916-827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210416T120000 SUMMARY:Deeper Dive into Exploring Self-Regulation DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by David Beagley Open to Foster Parents\, Social Wo rkers\, Out-of-Care Caregivers and others connected to the Vancouver Islan d fostering community. Explore the many areas\, styles and opportunities f or promoting regulation in a person’s life. Look at calming strategies\, e nergizing strategies\, and modulating strategies that can be helpful when you are not sure where the person’s nervous system is\, frantic activation \, dorsal vagal collapse or somewhere in-between. Click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by David Beagley
Open t o Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, Out-of-Care Caregivers and others conn ected to the Vancouver Island fostering community.
Explore the man y areas\, styles and opportunities for promoting regulation in a person&rs quo\;s life. Look at calming strategies\, energizing strategies\, and modu lating strategies that can be helpful when you are not sure where the pers on&rsquo\;s nervous system is\, frantic activation\, dorsal vagal collapse or somewhere in-between.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210325T1933220Z-490916-828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210426T120000 SUMMARY:ADHD DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS Open to Foster Parents\, So cial Workers\, and Kinship Caregivers working with MCFD or DAAs on Vancouv er Island Lori will focus on these topics: Variations of ADHD and associat ed brain functioning What living with ADHD is like Ways to maximize functi on and learning\, and how medication works Question and Answer time will f ollow the 90-minute presentation. Contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss. com or 250-618-8327 with questions or for more information. Click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS
Open to Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, and Kinship Ca regivers working with MCFD or DAAs on Vancouver Island
Lori will f ocus on these topics:
Variations of ADHD and associated brain func tioning
What living with ADHD is like
Ways to maximize fun ction and learning\, and how medication works
Question and Answer time will follow the 90-minute presentation. Contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with questions or for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210319T2214370Z-490916-829@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T110000 SUMMARY:Virtual Gathering for Foster Parents DESCRIPTION:Watch your emails for the Zoom session invitation. Lots of chuc kles\, connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times. The format is Victoria’s 30-minute presentation followed by questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and participate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch your emails for the Zoom session invi tation. Lots of chuckles\, connecting and great tips on coping in stressfu l times. The format is Victoria&rsquo\;s 30-minute presentation followed b y questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and partici pate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210301T2002300Z-490916-830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T150000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Watch your inbox for the Skype invitation with online link and phone accessible number. Our Partnership meets on the Skype platform which you can join by clicking the link or calling in by phone – no download ne eded! All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and support workers are i nvited to share their fostering concerns and discuss local fostering trend s. Local partnership meetings provide opportunities for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD updates and practice shifts. Contact t he local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion ite m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch your inbox for the Skype invitation w ith online link and phone accessible number.
Our Partnership meets on the Skype platform which you can join by clicking the link or calling in by phone &ndash\; no download needed! All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and support workers are invited to share their fostering concern s and discuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provide o pportunities for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD upd ates and practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Skype UID:20210301T2005150Z-490916-831@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210531 SUMMARY:YOUTH IN CARE WEEK RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20210318T2027430Z-490916-832@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210527T120000 SUMMARY:Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) “Next Level” Sessions - Island Wide RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20210826;BYDAY=4TH DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 27th\, 10:30am to 12 noon Thursday\, June 24th\, 10:30am to 12noon Thursday\, July 22nd\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Thursday\, August 26th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Ros Prin gle These reoccurring sessions are open ISLAND WIDE to Foster Parents with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experience and are held on th e fourth Thursday of each month. Come when you can\, you do not need to co mmit to all sessions. We will review TBRI Principles and ETC parenting too ls and have opportunities to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questi ons. Parenting Tools Topics: May: Focus on Nutrition & Sleep\, Respond Eff iciently\, Use the IDEAL Response June: Practice outside the moment\, Mana ge Transitions\, Encourage & Praise Liberally July: Respond with Re-dos\, Give Choices\, Offer Compromises August: Think Before You Consequence\, B alance Nurture & Structure\, Embrace the Privilege of Saying “Yes!” Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any ques tions. Registrants will receive zoom log in details. Please note as this i s a reoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for future se ssions – participants need only register once. Check back for registratio n link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, May 27th\, 10:30am to 12 noon
Thursday\, June 24th\, 10:30am to 12noon
Thursday\, July 22n d\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Thursday\, August 26th\, 10:30am to 12:0 0 noon
Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Ros Pringle
These reoc curring sessions are open ISLAND WIDE to Foster Parents with previous TBRI or Empowered to Connect (ETC) Experience and are held on the fourth Thurs day of each month. Come when you can\, you do not need to commit to all se ssions. We will review TBRI Principles and ETC parenting tools and have op portunities to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions.
P arenting Tools Topics:
May: Focus on Nutrition &\; Sleep\, Resp ond Efficiently\, Use the IDEAL Response
June: Practice outside th e moment\, Manage Transitions\, Encourage &\; Praise Liberally
July: \; Respond with Re-dos\, Give Choices\, Offer Compromises
< p>August: Think Before You Consequence\, Balance Nurture &\; Structure\ , Embrace the Privilege of Saying &ldquo\;Yes!&rdquo\;Please cont act Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any questions. Registrants will receive zoom log in details. Please note as this is a reoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for future sessions &ndash\; participants need only r egister once. \; Check back for registration link.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210319T2213450Z-490916-833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210618T120000 SUMMARY:Sexual Health Education for Children with Special Needs - Island Wi de DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kerri Isham\, Certified Sexual Health Educator. Ho sted by Sandra Beagley\, Central Island Area Coordinator. Open to ALL Vanc ouver Island Foster Parents (free) and Social Workers/Others (fee) In this workshop\, you'll learn about: 1. What is sexuality? 2. Why teach sexual health education early? 3. Why teach sexual health education to children w ith special needs? 4. Why children with special needs are at greater risks of sexual abuse 5. Other risk factors 6. What children need to know and w hen 7. Why we need to be proactive rather than reactive 8. Modifying sexua lity topics 9. Delivery methods 10. Resources\, books\, Apps\, etc. This w orkshop is for those who work with or are raising children with special ne eds ages 4 to 13. Kerri Isham is a knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passi onate educator. Her primary goals are to make exploring sexuality fun and meaningful\, and to alleviate the shame and embarrassment sometimes associ ated with this topic. FPSS will cover the registration fee for foster pare nts. Registration fee for social workers\, out of care caregivers\, kinshi p caregivers\, staffed resources\, and others is $25/person (plus tax). Re gistration deadline is June 16th. Registration is required and is being ma naged by Kerri. Registrants will receive log-in information shortly before the workshop. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-6 18-8327 for more information. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sex ual-health-education-for-children-with-special-needs-k-7-on-zoom-tickets-1 43008170287 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Kerri Isham\, Certified Sexual Health Educator.
Hosted by Sandra Beagley\, Central Island Area C oordinator.
Open to ALL Vancouver Island Foster Parents (free) and Social Workers/Others (fee)
In this workshop\, you'll learn about :
1. What is sexuality?
2. Why teach sexual health educati on early?
3. Why teach sexual health education to children with sp ecial needs?
4. Why children with special needs are at greater ris ks of sexual abuse
5. Other risk factors
6. What children need to know and when
7. Why we need to be proactive rather than r eactive
8. Modifying sexuality topics
9. Delivery methods< /p>
10. Resources\, books\, Apps\, etc.
This workshop is for t hose who work with or are raising children with special needs ages 4 to 13 .
Kerri Isham is a knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate ed ucator. Her primary goals are to make exploring sexuality fun and meaningf ul\, and to alleviate the shame and embarrassment sometimes associated wit h this topic.
FPSS will cover the registration fee for foster pare nts. Registration fee for social workers\, out of care caregivers\, kinshi p caregivers\, staffed resources\, and others is $25/person (plus tax). Re gistration deadline is June 16th. Registration is required and is being ma naged by Kerri. Registrants will receive log-in information shortly before the workshop. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 for more information. Regis ter at:
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210319T2211220Z-490916-834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210503T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210503T120000 SUMMARY:Stinkin' Thinkin' CBT Coping Tools DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Certified Counselor Op en to foster parents\, out of care caregivers/kinship homes\, social worke rs\, and adoptive families. Stinkin’ Thinkin’ explores the common “thinkin g mistakes” that people who have an autism spectrum disorder can make\, an d how to work to change these unhelpful thoughts. Katherine will be explor ing situations and perception errors\, and how changing the meaning of a s ituation can change its’ experience for a person. Although the strategies focus on those who have an autism spectrum disorder\, with minor alteratio ns\, these tools can be used with all people effectively. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Katherine Paxton\, Can adian Certified Counselor
Open to foster parents\, out of care caregivers/kinship homes\, social workers\, and adoptive families.
Stinkin&rsquo\; Thinkin&rsquo\; explores the common &ldquo\;thinkin g mistakes&rdquo\; that people who have an autism spectrum disorder can ma ke\, and how to work to change these unhelpful thoughts. Katherine will be exploring situations and perception errors\, and how changing the meaning of a situation can change its&rsquo\; experience for a person. Although t he strategies focus on those who have an autism spectrum disorder\, with m inor alterations\, these tools can be used with all people effectively.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210416T1818490Z-490916-835@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210505T210000 SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey PM RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210526;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Hope for the Journey Conference Four-Part Training Series Frida y Mornings\, May 7th\, 14th\, 21st and 28th\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon Facilit ated by Ros Pringle\, Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Juanita Currie or Wedne sday Evenings\, May 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Facili tated by Vicki Bridge\, Hosted by Judy Hollywood Bonnett and Dianne Thomps on Formerly Empowered to Connect. Register for the four Wednesday evening sessions or the four Friday morning sessions. Each week the group will gat her to watch a video. Our facilitator will review video highlights and the n participants will move into breakout rooms for discussion and reflection questions. We will come back together to share comments and insights and debrief. Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI Week 2 - Connecting Principles Week 3 - Empowering Principles Week 4 - Correcting While Connecting Principles All sessions combine evidenced-based theory with everyday\, practical str ategies that caregivers can readily apply in their homes. The Hope for the Journey Four Session Series costs $20/participant payable on the FPSS reg istration site. Vancouver Island Foster parents with current Foster Care H ome Agreements will receive a registration fee reimbursement upon their co mpletion of the four sessions. Contact Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or Sandra ci coord@fpsss.com for information\, reimbursement code\, or registration sup port. Register Daytime: https://conta.cc/3acfEmS Register Evening: https:/ /conta.cc/3sgKyAQ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hope for the Journey Conference
Four-Part Training Series
Friday Mornings\, May 7th\, 1
4th\, 21st and 28th\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Facilitated by Ros Pringle
\, Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Juanita Currie
or
Wednesday Even
ings\, May 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Facilitate
d by Vicki Bridge\, Hosted by Judy Hollywood Bonnett and Dianne ThompsonFormerly Empowered to Connect. Register for the four Wednesday evening
sessions or the four Friday morning sessions. Each week the group will ga
ther to watch a video. Our facilitator will review video highlights and th
en participants will move into breakout rooms for discussion and reflectio
n questions. We will come back together to share comments and insights and
debrief.
Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI Week 2 - Connecting Principle
s
Week 3 - Empowering Principles Week 4 - Correcting While Connecting
Principles
All sessions combine evidenced-based theory with everyday
\, practical strategies that caregivers can readily apply in their homes.<
br />The Hope for the Journey Four Session Series costs $20/participant pa
yable on the FPSS registration site. Vancouver Island Foster parents with
current Foster Care Home Agreements will receive a registration fee reimbu
rsement upon their completion of the four sessions. Contact Judy uicoord@f
psss.com or Sandra cicoord@fpsss.com for information\, reimbursement code\
, or registration support.
Register Daytime: https://conta.cc/3acfEmS
Register Evening: https://conta.cc/3sgKyAQ
Hope for the Journey Conference
Four-Part Training Series
Friday Mornings\, May 7th\, 1
4th\, 21st and 28th\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Facilitated by Ros Pringle
\, Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Juanita Currie
or
Wednesday Even
ings\, May 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Facilitate
d by Vicki Bridge\, Hosted by Judy Hollywood Bonnett and Dianne ThompsonFormerly Empowered to Connect. Register for the four Wednesday evening
sessions or the four Friday morning sessions. Each week the group will ga
ther to watch a video. Our facilitator will review video highlights and th
en participants will move into breakout rooms for discussion and reflectio
n questions. We will come back together to share comments and insights and
debrief.
Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI Week 2 - Connecting Principle
s
Week 3 - Empowering Principles Week 4 - Correcting While Connecting
Principles
All sessions combine evidenced-based theory with everyday
\, practical strategies that caregivers can readily apply in their homes.<
br />The Hope for the Journey Four Session Series costs $20/participant pa
yable on the FPSS registration site. Vancouver Island Foster parents with
current Foster Care Home Agreements will receive a registration fee reimbu
rsement upon their completion of the four sessions. Contact Judy uicoord@f
psss.com or Sandra cicoord@fpsss.com for information\, reimbursement code\
, or registration support.
Register Daytime: https://conta.cc/3acfEmS
Register Evening: https://conta.cc/3sgKyAQ
NEW &ndash\; Every 3rd F riday of the month
You will receive your Zoom link invita tion by email.
Our gatherings feature discussion to keep your care giving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource workers are al ways in attendance. And we have fixed the Zoom gremlins who sabotaged our March meeting!
For more gathering information\, contact Catherine at uisbcoord@fpsss.com \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210325T1906460Z-490916-838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210420T140000 SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide Prevention - Upper Island DESCRIPTION:Tuesday April 20\, 2021 11:00am to 2:00pm Presenter Lyndsay Wel ls\, Community Edu Program Coordinator\, Vancouver Island Crisis Society T his event will cost $25/participant payable on the FPSS registration site. FOSTER PARENTS will have their fee reimbursed and receive FPSS attendance certificates after they have completed workshop.There are only 23 spaces available. Registrants will receive the VI Crisis Society Zoom link and pr esentation handouts about 1 week prior to the workshop. Watch your inbox. Contact Judy for more information uicoord@fpsss.com or call 250 204-1566 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday April 20\, 2021 11:00am to 2:00pm
Presenter Lyndsay Wells\, Community Edu Program Coordinator\, Vanco uver Island Crisis Society
This event will cost $25/participant pa yable on the FPSS registration site. FOSTER PARENTS will have thei r fee reimbursed and receive FPSS attendance certificates after t hey have completed workshop.There are only 23 spaces available.
Re gistrants will receive the VI Crisis Society Zoom link and presentation ha ndouts about 1 week prior to the workshop. Watch your inbox. Contact Judy for more information uicoord@fpsss.com< /a> \;or call 250 204-1566
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210325T1914190Z-490916-839@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T123000 SUMMARY:Youth Home Check-In Event DESCRIPTION:Tuesday April 13th\, 11:30m to 12:30pm FPSS Zoom link It was cl ear that foster parents caring for our vulnerable youth face unique challe nges and have specific training needs. Join us to connect with fellow yout h home foster parents and share your support and education requirements. W e look forward to having you participate and share your ideas! Contact Jud y uicoord@fpsss.com 250 204-1566 or Catherine catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca f or details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday April 13th\, 11:30m to 12:30pm FPSS Zoom link
It was clear that foster parents caring for our vulnera ble youth face unique challenges and have specific training needs. Join us to connect with fellow youth home foster parents and share your support a nd education requirements. We look forward to having you participate and s hare your ideas!
Contact Judy u icoord@fpsss.com \;250 204-1566 or Catherine catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca \;for details. CATEGORIES:General UID:20210325T1925010Z-490916-840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210409T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210409T223000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership meeting DESCRIPTION:Friday April 9th\, 9:30am to 10:30am You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, RECs and Child and Youth Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering con cerns\, learn about MCFD updates and discuss local fostering trends. Conta ct co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Friday April 9th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
< p>You will receive your Zoom link invitation by email.All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, RECs and Child and Youth Mental Health Sta ff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates and d iscuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Mariann e Currie Marianne.Currie@gov.bc .ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210325T1930200Z-490916-841@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T150000 SUMMARY:Supporting Healthy Transitioning for Babies and Toddlers in Foster Care (0-4) DESCRIPTION: Wednesday\, April 28\, 2021 9am - 3pm via Zoom (Lunch from 12 – 1pm) This works hop is for Foster Parents\, Caregivers and Out of Care providers. ‘Transit ion practices need to reflect what research and experience tells us about the impact of loss\, trauma and change on the physical\, emotional and psy chological development of babies and toddlers. Caregivers will gain new in sight into supporting safe\, respectful and healthy transitions for this a ge group. Practical issues such as how to monitor and report changes to ba seline functioning and how to incorporate regulatory experiences into the transition process will be discussed. Guiding Principles of Transitioning taken from Andrea Chatwin’s (2018) work on Transitioning Children from Fos ter Care to Adoption will be applied specifically to planning transitions for babies and toddlers from a trauma informed perspective.' Click h ere to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \; \; \; \; \; &nb
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9am - 3pm via Zoom (Lunch from 12 &ndash\; 1pm)
This works hop is for Foster Parents\, Caregivers and Out of Care providers.
&lsquo\;Transition practices need to reflect what research and ex perience tells us about the impact of loss\, trauma and change on the phys ical\, emotional and psychological development of babies and toddlers. Car egivers will gain new insight into supporting safe\, respectful and health y transitions for this age group. Practical issues such as how to monitor and report changes to baseline functioning and how to incorporate regulato ry experiences into the transition process will be discussed. Guiding Prin ciples of Transitioning taken from Andrea Chatwin&rsquo\;s (2018) work on Transitioning Children from Foster Care to Adoption will be applied specif ically to planning transitions for babies and toddlers from a trauma infor med perspective.' \; \; \; \;Click here to regist er
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210331T1725510Z-490916-842@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210421T150000 SUMMARY:Supporting Healthy Transitions for School Age Children & Teens in F oster Care (5-18) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 21\, 2021 from 9am – 3pm (lunch from 12pm – 1 pm) Transition practices need to reflect what research and experience tel ls us about the impact of change\, loss and trauma on the physical\, emoti onal and psychological development of school age children and youth. Careg ivers will gain new insight into supporting safe\, respectful and healthy transitions for this age group. Practical issues such as how to monitor an d report changes to baseline functioning will be addressed and new skills for responding to big feelings and hard questions will be presented. Guidi ng Principles of Transitioning taken from Andrea Chatwin’s (2018) work on Transitioning Children from Foster Care to Adoption will be applied specif ically to supporting transitions for children in care from a trauma inform ed perspective. Click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, April 21\, 2021 from 9am &ndash \; 3pm (lunch from 12pm &ndash\; 1pm) \;
Transition practices need to reflect what research and experience tells us about the impact of change\, loss and trauma on the physical\, emotional and psychological dev elopment of school age children and youth. Caregivers will gain new insigh t into supporting safe\, respectful and healthy transitions for this age g roup. Practical issues such as how to monitor and report changes to baseli ne functioning will be addressed and new skills for responding to big feel ings and hard questions will be presented. Guiding Principles of Transitio ning taken from Andrea Chatwin&rsquo\;s (2018) work on Transitioning Child ren from Foster Care to Adoption will be applied specifically to supportin g transitions for children in care from a trauma informed perspective.&nbs p\; \;Click here to register
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210331T1819350Z-490916-843@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T150000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 25th\, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Watch your inbox for the Skype invitation with online link and phone accessible number. Our Partner ship meets on the Skype platform which you can join by clicking the link o r calling in by phone – no download needed! All foster parents\, MCFD soci al workers\, and support workers invited to share their fostering concerns and discuss local fostering trends. Local partnership meetings provide op portunities for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD upda tes and practice shifts. Contact the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, J ackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cheryl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, May 25th\, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Watch your inbox for the Skype invitation with online link and phone ac cessible number.
Our Partnership meets on the Skype platform which you can join by clicking the link or calling in by phone &ndash\; no down load needed! All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, and support worker s invited to share their fostering concerns and discuss local fostering tr ends. Local partnership meetings provide opportunities for foster parents to be in the know and learn about MCFD updates and practice shifts. Contac t the local MCFD office at 250-949-8011\, Jackie at 250-949-7397\, or Cher yl at 250-230-3484 for more information or to suggest a future discussion item.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Skype UID:20210412T1750180Z-490916-844@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210705T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210705T110000 SUMMARY:Giving & Receiving Healing RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=15 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210706T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210708T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210710T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210711T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210713T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210715T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210717T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210718T093000 DESCRIPTION:Giving & Receiving Healing: online 7-part caregiver training se ries July 5th\, 7th\, 9th\, 12th\, 14th\, 16th and 19th 9:30am to 11:00am Open to foster Parents and out of care caregivers. South Island MCFD is of fering this essential training designed to provide information about paren ting children and youth with COMPLEX TRAUMA. This is an online course with pre-recorded sessions developed by the Complex Trauma Resources Team in C hilliwack who has overseen Cowichan Valley MCFD’s Complex Care and Interve ntion (CCI) teams. Resource Enhancement Worker Ros Pringle and a senior CC I coach will facilitate the Zoom sessions with opportunities for group dis cussion and questions. This series enhances on the knowledge caregivers ha ve been learning through Empowered to Connect and Trust Based Relational I ntervention courses and deepens the learning from a Complex Trauma lens. C ertificates given upon course completion. TOPICS: Course Introduction: Why all the Fuss about Complex Trauma? WHAT ARE OUR CHILDREN CARRYING THE BOD Y AND STRESS EMOTIONS AND STRESS ATTACHMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS IDENTITY AND BELONGING REFRAMING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS CAREGIVER WELLNESS For more in formation contact Ros Pringle rjpringle@shaw.ca or Laura Morris Resource S ocial Worker laura.morris@gov.bc.ca. Spaces are limited: 15 spots for Sout h Island caregivers and 5 spots for Central / North Island caregivers Plea se watch your email inbox for more information and how to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Giving &\; Receiving Healing: online 7-part caregiver training series
July 5th\, 7th\, 9t h\, 12th\, 14th\, 16th and 19th 9:30am to 11:00am
Open to foster P arents and out of care caregivers.
South Island MCFD is offering t his essential training designed to provide information about parenting chi ldren and youth with COMPLEX TRAUMA. This is an online course with pre-rec orded sessions developed by the Complex Trauma Resources Team in Chilliwac k who has overseen Cowichan Valley MCFD&rsquo\;s Complex Care and Interven tion (CCI) teams. Resource Enhancement Worker Ros Pringle and a senior CCI coach will facilitate the Zoom sessions with opportunities for group disc ussion and questions. This series enhances on the knowledge caregivers hav e been learning through Empowered to Connect and Trust Based Relational In tervention courses and deepens the learning from a Complex Trauma lens. Ce rtificates given upon course completion.
TOPICS:
Course In troduction: Why all the Fuss about Complex Trauma?
WHAT ARE OUR CH ILDREN CARRYING
THE BODY AND STRESS
EMOTIONS AND STRESS
ATTACHMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS
IDENTITY AND BELONGING
REFRAMING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS
CAREGIVER WELLNESS
For mo re information contact Ros Pringle rjpr ingle@shaw.ca or Laura Morris Resource Social Worker laura.morris@gov.bc.ca.
Spaces are limi ted: 15 spots for South Island caregivers and 5 spots for Central / North Island caregivers
Please watch your email inbox for more informati on and how to register.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210412T2058470Z-490916-845@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210528T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 28th\, 10:00am to 11:00am You will receive your in vitation with Zoom link by email These gatherings feature discussion to ke ep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fe llow caregivers! An email will go out the week before our workshop with th e topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Cathe rine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, May 28th\, 10:0 0am to 11:00am
You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email
These gatherings feature discussion to keep your ca regiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; wit h fellow caregivers! An email will go out the week before our workshop wit h the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact C atherine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1737090Z-490916-846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210625T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am You will receive your i nvitation with Zoom link by email These gatherings feature discussion to k eep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with f ellow caregivers! An email will go out the week before our workshop with t he topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Cath erine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, June 25th\, 10: 00am to 11:00am
You will receive your invitation with Zoo m link by email
These gatherings feature discussion to keep your c aregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; wi th fellow caregivers! An email will go out the week before our workshop wi th the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1738130Z-490916-847@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210505T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210505T110000 SUMMARY:TBRI Love Connectors Activities DESCRIPTION:TBRI Love Connectors Activities Wednesday\, May 5th\, 10:30am t o 11:00am Thursday\, May 27th\, 10:30am to 11:00am Monday\, June 7th\, 10: 30am to 11:00am Monday\, June 21st\, 10:30am to 11:00am Contact Elisha to receive Zoom link by email Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Each art session will be comprised of different themes and will be based on Trust B ased Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to conne ct with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fp sss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:TBRI Love Connectors Activities
Wednesday\, May 5th\, 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday\, May 27th\, 10:30am to 11:0 0am
Monday\, June 7th\, 10:30am to 11: 00am
Monday\, June 21st\, 10:30am to 1 1:00am
Contact Elisha to receive Zoom link by ema il
Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Each art session will be comprised of different themes and will be based on Trust Based Re lational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to connect with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1743320Z-490916-848@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210527T110000 SUMMARY:TBRI Love Connectors Activities DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 27th\, 10:30am to 11:00am Monday\, June 7th\, 10 :30am to 11:00am Monday\, June 21st\, 10:30am to 11:00am Contact Elisha to receive Zoom link by email Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Each art session will be comprised of different themes and will be based on Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to conn ect with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@f psss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, May 27th\, 10 :30am to 11:00am
Monday\, June 7th\, 1 0:30am to 11:00am
Monday\, June 21st\, 10:30am to 11:00am
Contact Elisha to receive Zoo m link by email
Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Eac h art session will be comprised of different themes and will be based on T rust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to connect with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1744380Z-490916-849@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210607T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210607T110000 SUMMARY:TBRI Love Connectors Activities DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 7th\, 10:30am to 11:00am Monday\, June 21st\, 10: 30am to 11:00am Contact Elisha to receive Zoom link by email Join us for 3 0 minutes of connection! Each art session will be comprised of different t hemes and will be based on Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) mode l. This is an opportunity to connect with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsn i.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, June 7th\, 10:3 0am to 11:00am
Monday\, June 21st\, 10 :30am to 11:00am
Contact Elisha to receive Zoom l ink by email
Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Each a rt session will be comprised of different themes and will be based on Trus t Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to co nnect with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1745550Z-490916-850@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210621T110000 SUMMARY:TBRI Love Connectors Activities DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 21st\, 10:30am to 11:00am Contact Elisha to recei ve Zoom link by email Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Each art sessi on will be comprised of different themes and will be based on Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to connect wi th caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.c om or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, June 21st\, 10: 30am to 11:00am
Contact Elisha to receive Zoom li nk by email
Join us for 30 minutes of connection! Each ar t session will be comprised of different themes and will be based on Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. This is an opportunity to con nect with caregivers while we do some art. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1746360Z-490916-851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210628T120000 SUMMARY:Nature's Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 28th\, 11:00am to 12:00pm Monday\, July 19th\, 11 :00am to 12:00pm Monday\, August 16th\, 11:00am to 12:00pm Each session wi ll be at a different location Join us for a walk as we explore our interco nnectedness with nature through a five senses body awareness exercise\, co nversation\, and connection. Please contact Elisha @ Elisha.almeida@jhsni. bc.ca to find out where we will be meeting for this event. Please note: Th is event will happen pending decision of restrictions on outdoor adult pla nned group gatherings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, June 28th\, 11: 00am to 12:00pm
Monday\, July 19th\, 1 1:00am to 12:00pm
Monday\, August 16th \, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Each session will be at a d ifferent location
Join us for a walk as we explore our in terconnectedness with nature through a five senses body awareness exercise \, conversation\, and connection. Please contact Elisha @ Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca to find out whe re we will be meeting for this event. Please note: This event will happen pending decision of restrictions on outdoor adult planned group gatherings .
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210415T1806140Z-490916-852@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210719T120000 SUMMARY:Nature's Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 19th\, 11:00am to 12:00pm Monday\, August 16th\, 11:00am to 12:00pm Each session will be at a different location Join us fo r a walk as we explore our interconnectedness with nature through a five s enses body awareness exercise\, conversation\, and connection. Please cont act Elisha @ Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca to find out where we will be meeti ng for this event. Please note: This event will happen pending decision of restrictions on outdoor adult planned group gatherings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday\, July 19th\, 11: 00am to 12:00pm
Monday\, August 16th\, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Each session will be at a dif ferent location
Join us for a walk as we explore our inte rconnectedness with nature through a five senses body awareness exercise\, conversation\, and connection. Please contact Elisha @ Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca to find out where we will be meeting for this event. Please note: This event will happen pe nding decision of restrictions on outdoor adult planned group gatherings.< /p> CATEGORIES:General UID:20210415T1806580Z-490916-853@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210816T120000 SUMMARY:Nature's Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 16th\, 11:00am to 12:00pm Each session will be at a different location Join us for a walk as we explore our interconnecte dness with nature through a five senses body awareness exercise\, conversa tion\, and connection. Please contact Elisha @ Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca to find out where we will be meeting for this event. Please note: This eve nt will happen pending decision of restrictions on outdoor adult planned g roup gatherings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Monday\, August 16th\, 1 1:00am to 12:00pm
Each session will be at a diffe rent location
Join us for a walk as we explore our interc onnectedness with nature through a five senses body awareness exercise\, c onversation\, and connection. Please contact Elisha @ Elisha.almeida@jhsni.bc.ca to find out where w e will be meeting for this event. Please note: This event will happen pend ing decision of restrictions on outdoor adult planned group gatherings.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210415T1807340Z-490916-854@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210506T110000 SUMMARY:30 Minutes of Fun! DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 6th\, 10:30am to 11:00am Wednesday\, June 2nd\, 10:30am to 11:00am Contact Elisha to receive Zoom Link by email Join us fo r 30 minutes of virtual fun. Games over Zoom. Please contact Lisa at cvcoo rd@fpsss.com or Elisha at elisha.almedia@jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, May 6th\, 10: 30am to 11:00am
Wednesday\, June 2nd\, 10:30am to 11:00am
Contact Elisha to receive Zoo m Link by email
Join us for 30 minutes of virtual fun. Ga mes over Zoom. Please contact Lisa at c vcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at elisha.almedia@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1808550Z-490916-855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210602T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210602T110000 SUMMARY:30 Minutes of Fun! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 2nd\, 10:30am to 11:00am Contact Elisha to rec eive Zoom Link by email Join us for 30 minutes of virtual fun. Games over Zoom. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at elisha.almedia @jhsni.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, June 2nd\, 1 0:30am to 11:00am
Contact Elisha to receive Zoom Link by email
Join us for 30 minutes of virtual fun. Game s over Zoom. Please contact Lisa at cvc oord@fpsss.com or Elisha at elisha.almedia@jhsni.bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1809590Z-490916-856@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210518T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 18th\, 10:00am to 11:00am All our meetings are th rough Zoom which will be sent by email Our Partnership meetings will be ha ppening monthly. All Foster Parents are welcome! Please zoom in or phone i n and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom email will be emaile d out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the age nda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, May 18th\, 10: 00am to 11:00am
All our meetings are through Zoom which will be sent by email
Our Partnership meetings wil l be happening monthly. All Foster Parents are welcome! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom email will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1811290Z-490916-857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210615T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 15th\, 10:00am to 11:00am All our meetings are t hrough Zoom which will be sent by email Our Partnership meetings will be h appening monthly. All Foster Parents are welcome! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom email will be email ed out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the ag enda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, June 15th\, 10 :00am to 11:00am
All our meetings are through Zoo m which will be sent by email
Our Partnership meetings wi ll be happening monthly. All Foster Parents are welcome! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom email will b e emailed out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210415T1812210Z-490916-858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210610T110000 SUMMARY:Jordan's Principle Update Session DESCRIPTION:This session welcomes Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, Out-of- Care Caregivers and others connected to the Vancouver Island fostering com munity. Presentation by Indigenous Services Canada BC Region Jordan’s Prin ciple Team members. Hosted by Foster Parent Support Services Society. Thur sday June 10th\, 2021 10:00am to 11:00am Click here to register FPSS Soci ety Zoom link will be shared closer to the session date. Jordan's Princip le makes sure all First Nations children have access to the products\, ser vices and supports they need\, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health\, social and educational needs\, including the uniq ue needs of First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and t hose with disabilities. Recently\, ISC BC Region has been working with Fi rst Nations partners to implement a Jordan’s Principle Enhanced Service Co ordination model of care that puts First Nation children and families at t he centre of service delivery\, including the placement of approximately 4 0 Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinators in local communities throughout BC. Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinators can help children and families \, including foster families and MCFD-DAA guardians\, who: • have question s about Jordan's Principle or about existing products\, services and suppo rts that are available to First Nations children and families to support t heir needs\; and/or • would like to submit a request for products\, servic es or supports under Jordan's Principle. Contact Foster Parent Support Ser vices Society coordinators - Judy Hollywood Bonnett 250-204-1566 or uicoor d@fpsss.com or Lisa Bowie 250-898-4488 or cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This session welcomes Foster Parents\, Soci al Workers\, Out-of-Care Caregivers and others connected to the Vancouver Island fostering community.
Presentation by Indigenous Services Ca nada BC Region Jordan&rsquo\;s Principle Team members. Hosted by Foster Pa rent Support Services Society.
Thursday June 10th\, 202 1 10:00am to 11:00am \; \;Click here to register
FPSS Society Zoom link will be shared closer to the session date. \;
Jordan's Principle makes sure all Fir st Nations children have access to the products\, services and supports th ey need\, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of healt h\, social and educational needs\, including the unique needs of First Nat ions Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilitie s. \;
Recently\, ISC BC Region has been working with First Nat ions partners to implement a Jordan&rsquo\;s Principle Enhanced Service Co ordination model of care that puts First Nation children and families at t he centre of service delivery\, including the placement of approximately 4 0 Jordan&rsquo\;s Principle Service Coordinators in local communities thro ughout BC. Jordan&rsquo\;s Principle Service Coordinators can help childre n and families\, including foster families and MCFD-DAA guardians\, who:
&bull\; have questions about Jordan's Principle or about existing p roducts\, services and supports that are available to First Nations childr en and families to support their needs\; and/or
&bull\; would like to submit a request for products\, services or supports under Jordan's Pr inciple.
Contact Foster Parent Support Services Society coordinato rs - Judy Hollywood Bonnett 250-204-1566 or \;uicoord@fpsss.com \;or Lisa Bowie 250-898-4488 or \ ;cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210426T2221470Z-490916-859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210511T133000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Youth Homes AVI Street Drug Info Session DESCRIPTION:Presenters from AVI Health and Community Services Tuesday May 1 1th\, 2021 12noon to 1:30 pm Join us on the FPSS Zoom link: CHECK BACK FOR ZOOM LINK Or dial by your location to +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 847 5229 0040 Passcode: 378843 Caregivers at our April 13th CR Yout h Home Meeting identified their need for current accurate information on t he local street drug situation. Please join your youth home peers and AVI Health and Community Services community educators as we dive into this pre ssing subject. There will be time for your questions after the presentatio n. Contact Catherine McCauley for details at CRFS (250) 286-2421 or cather ine.mccauley@crfs.ca . No registration required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenters from AVI Health and Community Se rvices
Tuesday May 11th\, 2021 12noon to 1:30 pm
< p>Join us on the FPSS Zoom link: CHECK BACK FOR ZOOM LINK \; Or dial by your location to +1 778 907 2071 CanadaMeeting ID: 847 5229 0040 \; \; \; Passcode: 378843 \;
Caregivers at our April 13th CR Youth Home Meeting identified their need f or current accurate information on the local street drug situation. Please join your youth home peers and AVI Health and Community Services communit y educators as we dive into this pressing subject. There will be time for your questions after the presentation. Contact Catherine McCauley for deta ils at CRFS (250) 286-2421 or catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca . No registration required.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210426T2252420Z-490916-860@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T120000 SUMMARY:Interoception\, The 8th Sense DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 Noon Facilitator David Be agley Everyone is talking about regulating this\, regulating that\, co-reg ulation\, self-regulation\, zones of regulations\, how does your engine ru n\, mindfulness\, poly-vagal theory…confused yet? The focus on Self-Regula tion is everywhere\, schools\, day-cares\, work\, community centres\, news papers\, internet\, parents. There are so many different approaches\, theo ries and styles. Trying to make sense of it all can be dys-regulating. In this workshop\, the core principles of these approaches will be explored t o help you make sense of the different approaches. As you start to see how they all overlap and interact\, we will explore ways to make it work for you and your loved ones. Register at: https://conta.cc/2RoUNGk. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, May 25th\, 10:00am to 12:00 Noon<
br />Facilitator David Beagley
Everyone is talking about regulating t
his\, regulating that\, co-regulation\, self-regulation\, zones of regulat
ions\, how does your engine run\, mindfulness\, poly-vagal theory&hellip\;
confused yet? The focus on Self-Regulation is everywhere\, schools\, day-c
ares\, work\, community centres\, newspapers\, internet\, parents. There a
re so many different approaches\, theories and styles. Trying to make sens
e of it all can be dys-regulating. In this workshop\, the core principles
of these approaches will be explored to help you make sense of the differe
nt approaches. As you start to see how they all overlap and interact\, we
will explore ways to make it work for you and your loved ones.
Regist
er at: https://conta.cc/2RoUNGk.
Tuesday\, July 6th\, 11:00am to 12:00 noon<
br />Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents and Social Workers.
Join
coordinators Dianne and Sandra for Summer Themed Zoom Fun Time! Let&rsquo
\;s practice Zoom skills while celebrating summer with laughter\, games\,
and prizes! Join us for the whole time or pop in anytime during the sessio
n.
Watch your emails for FPSS&rsquo\;s island wide email invite with
Zoom log in details. If you need help to set up Zoom or would like one-on-
one Zoom support\, please contact FPSS Society Regional Office 1-888-922-8
437 or sicoord@fpsss.com.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8369
6934915?pwd=K3BYV085ZGJYTmdzVGY4R2R1aitndz09
Interior Community Services\, Foster Parent Support Services Society\, and Okanagan Foster Parents Association are pl eased to present: \;Understanding and Responding to Self-H arm in Youth: Scars Are Stories\, Written on the Body \; Presented by Dr. Natalie Clark\, MSW\, RSW.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210513T2132470Z-490916-863@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210526T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Interested in fostering? Register for a virtual information ses sion! Wednesday\, May 26th Noon to 1:00 pm Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wed nesday\, May 26th Noon to 1:00 pm
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210514T1928170Z-490916-864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210623T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Interested in fostering? Register for a virtual information ses sion! Wednesday\, June 23 Noon to 1:00 pm. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wed nesday\, June 23 Noon to 1:00 pm.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210514T1929430Z-490916-865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Interested in fostering? Register for a virtual information ses sion! Wednesday\, June 9th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wed nesday\, June 9th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210514T1932130Z-490916-866@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210616T120000 SUMMARY:Quarterly Cultural Education Island-wide Series DESCRIPTION:FPSS Society and Usma’s Family Wellness Team are excited to off er a Cultural Education Series! Every 3 months a different topic will be e xplored. June’s Sharing: The Grease Trail Registrants will receive a confi rmation email with Zoom log in details. For workshop information\, please contact FPSS Port Alberni Coordinator Juanita Currie at pacoord@fpsss.com or 250-735-1124. For registration support\, please contact Judy uicoord@f pss.com Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSS Society and Usma&rsquo\;s Family Welln ess Team are excited to offer a Cultural Education Series! Every 3 months a different topic will be explored. June&rsquo\;s Sharing: The Gre ase Trail
Registrants will receive a confirmation email with Zoom log in details.
For workshop informatio n\, please contact FPSS Port Alberni Coordinator Juanita Currie at pacoord@fpsss.com \;or 250-735-1124. For registration support\, please contact Judy uicoord@fpss.com \; \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210603T1954180Z-490916-867@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210611T110000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Zoom Gathering DESCRIPTION:Friday June 11th\, 10am to 11am (note the date? ) You will rece ive your invitation with Zoom link by email. Our gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Ex perienced caregivers and MCFD Resource worker are always in attendance. Fo r more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoo rd@fpsss.com . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your invitation with Zoom lin k by email. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; Our gatherings feature disc ussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo \;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource worker are always in attendance.
For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoord@fpsss.com .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210603T1956350Z-490916-868@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210617T110000 SUMMARY:Virtual Gathering for Foster Parents DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 17th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Host Victoria Morton\ , MCFD CYMH Clinician. Watch your emails for the Zoom session invitation. Lots of chuckles\, connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times. The format is Victoria’s 30-minute presentation followed by questions\, a nswers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and participate. Contact V ictoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, June 17th\, 1 0:00am to 11:00am
Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinic ian.
Watch your emails for the Zoom session invitation. Lots of ch uckles\, connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times. The forma t is Victoria&rsquo\;s 30-minute presentation followed by questions\, answ ers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and participate.
Cont act Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210603T2006070Z-490916-869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210622T133000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Youth Homes Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:June’s topic: Mental Health Session Presenter Daina Handfield\, Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician Tuesday June 22nd\, 12noon to 1:3 0 pm Watch for the link in your inbox. No registration required. Please jo in your youth home peers as we dive into this crucial subject. There will be time for your questions after the presentation. This session welcomes a ll. If you have an interest in this topic but are not currently caring for youth\, please join us. Contact Catherine McCauley for details at CRFS (2 50) 286-2421 or catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:June&rsquo\;s topic: Mental Health Session
Presenter Daina Handfield\,
Tuesd ay June 22nd\, 12noon to 1:30 pm
Watch for the link in your inbox. No registration required.
Please join your yo uth home peers as we dive into this crucial subject. There will be time fo r your questions after the presentation. This session welcomes all. If you have an interest in this topic but are not currently caring for youth\, p lease join us.
Contact Catherine McCauley for details at CRFS (250 ) 286-2421 or catherine.mccaul ey@crfs.ca .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210603T2000160Z-490916-870@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T200000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Zoom Fun Night DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 9th\, 7:00pm to 8:00pm You will receive your inv itation with Zoom link by email. This event is specifically designed for those asking for evening events to meet other foster parents. Join your RECs for a relaxed and entertaining virtual event. Zoom games just for foster caregivers. For details contact your CRFS REC at catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca or jessica.gr aham@crfs.ca \, or FPSS’s Judy uicoord@fpsss.com . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday June 9th\, 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
You will receive your invitation with Zoom lin k by email. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
This eve nt is specifically designed for those asking for evening events to meet ot her foster parents. Join your RECs for a relaxed and entertaining virtual event. Zoom games just for foster caregivers.
For details contact your CRFS REC at catherine.mcc auley@crfs.ca or jessica.graha m@crfs.ca \, or FPSS&rsquo\;s Judy uicoord@fpsss.com .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210603T2002320Z-490916-871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210604T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210604T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Zoom Partnership DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 4th\, 9:30am to 10:30am You will receive your invita tion with Zoom link by email. Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C .s and C&Y Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie Mariann e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion item. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, June 4th\, 9:30 am to 10:30am \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\;
You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email. Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, R.E.C.s and C&\;Y Mental Health Staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD upd ates\, and discuss local fostering trends.
Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmai l.com or Marianne Currie Ma rianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca \; for more information or to suggest a di scussion item.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210603T2004120Z-490916-872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210714 SUMMARY:Zones Engines Regulated What? - REPLAY RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 14th to Sunday\, July 18th. Five days to view David Beagley's Zone? Engines? Regulated? What? workshop at your leisure. Open to ALL Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Provider s\, Adoptive Parents\, Social Workers and Community Organizations. Click h ere to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, July 14th to Sunday\, July 18th .
Five days to view David Beagley's Zone? Engines? Regulated? What? workshop at your leisure. \;
Open to ALL Foster Car egivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Providers\, Adoptive Parents\, Social Workers and Community Organizations.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210705T1713270Z-490916-873@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210825T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Session DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 25th Noon to 1:00pm. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, August 25th Noon to 1:00pm.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210705T2013230Z-490916-874@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210715T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210715T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Coffee with Caregiver Meet-up DESCRIPTION:July 15th\, 10:30am to 11:30am at Puntledge Park Join us for a coffe and some chit-chat! We are excited to be able to gather and connect and we will provide the coffee!! Please connect with Lisa at 250 898-4488 or Elisha at 250 218-5909 if you plan on attending. We would love to see you!! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 15th\, 10:30am to 11:30am at \;
Join us for a coffe and some chit-cha t! We are excited to be able to gather and connect and we will provide the coffee!! \; Please connect with Lisa at 250 898-4488 or Elisha at 250 218-5909 if you plan on attending. \; We would love to see you!!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Puntledge Park UID:20210705T2040580Z-490916-875@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T103000 SUMMARY:How to do Monthly Reports DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 10th - 10:00am to 10:30am Join Lisa Bowie and Elisha Almeida for a short workshop on Journaling and Monthly reporting. We will chat about how to observe and record behaviour of the children and yourth in your care. We will also talk briefly about how to do an Inciden t Report. You can join the Zoom meeting through this link: https://jhsni-b c-ca.zoom.us/j/92169807457?pwd=ZWJ6NFMvWGV1amZscFRFZnRCaE53Zz0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, August 10th - 10:00am to 10:30am< /p>
Join Lisa Bowie and Elisha Almeida for a short workshop on Journal ing and Monthly reporting. \; We will chat about how to observe and re cord behaviour of the children and yourth in your care. We will also talk briefly about how to do an Incident Report.
You can join the Zoom meeting through this link: \;https://jhsni-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/92169807457 ?pwd=ZWJ6NFMvWGV1amZscFRFZnRCaE53Zz0
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210705T2051490Z-490916-876@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818 SUMMARY:A Deeper Dive into Exploring Self-Regulation RECORDING RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive into Exploring Self-Regulation RECORDING This rec ording in only available for five days. Looking at calming\, energizing\, and modulating strategies. Join us for an educational and a more in-depth conversation on self-regulation strategies\, a deeper dive. Exploring the many areas\, styles and opportunities for promoting regulation in a person ’s life. Looking at calming strategies\, energizing strategies and modulat ing strategies that can be helpful when you are not sure whether the perso n’s nervous system is frantic activation\, dorsal vagal collapse\, or some where in-between. Facilitated by David Beagley David Beagley is an Occup ational Therapist with over 35 years experience of working with children\, teens\, families\, adults\, schools\, and agencies. He works full-time wi th children\, youth and families in pediatric Mental Health. He also has a trauma informed private O.T. practice\, is a certified Safe Sound Protoco l Practitioner\, an endorsed Health Rhythms facilitator\, and a registered ASIST (Suicide Prevention) trainer. He is a husband\, father\, step-dad\, heart-dad\, and foster parent. This recording is open to Foster Parents\ , Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Caregivers\, Adoptive Parents\, DAAs\, and Social Workers. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Open to all Vancouver Island Foster Familie s.
Travel to a tropical sunset with swaying palm tr ees this summer!
Painting instructor Oliver Choquette guides us through a Sumer Escape Tropical Painting. Register now to get access to recorded lesson for whole month of August. Play\, pause\ , fast forward and rewind as many times as you wish until August 31! Confi rmation email will have link to recording and the suggested supply list. < /span>
If supply cost is a barrier\, please contact Sandra \;at cicoord@fpsss.com or at \;250-618-8327.
< p>Click here to register. CATEGORIES:General UID:20210715T1758550Z-490916-878@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210920T120000 SUMMARY:FASD 101 DESCRIPTION:Open ISLAND WIDE to Foster Parents\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregi vers\, Social Workers\, and Adoptive Parents. Join FASD Keyworker Stacey R obertson as she shares practical ideas to help with caring for those effec ted by FASD. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open ISLAND WIDE to Foster Parents\, Out of
Care/Kinship Caregivers\, Social Workers\, and Adoptive Parents. Join
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210809T2143010Z-490916-879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T190000 SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Training Series - Thursday evenings RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211028;BYDAY=TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210930T173000 DESCRIPTION:South Island MCFD is offering this essential training designed to provide information about parenting children and youth with COMPLEX TRA UMA. This 7-part online training series runs Thursday evenings 5:30pm to 7 :00pm. Sept 16\, 23\, Oct 07\, 14\, 21 and 28. No Class Septem ber 30th. Two classes will be combined. Open Island Wide to all MCFD/DAA f oster parents and out of care caregivers. Registration is limited. Click h ere to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:South Island MCFD is offerin g this essential training designed to provide information about parenting children and youth with COMPLEX TRAUMA.
This 7-part online training series runs Thursday evenings 5:30pm to 7: 00pm. \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Sept 16\, 23\, Oct 07\, 14\, 21 and 28. No Class September 30th. Two classes wi ll be combined.
Open Island Wide to all MCFD /DAA foster parents and out of care caregivers. Registration is limited.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210826T2112350Z-490916-880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T113000 SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Training Series - Wednesday mornings RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211027;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:South Island MCFD is offering this essential training designed to provide information about parenting children and youth with COMPLEX TRA UMA. This 7-part online training series runs Wednesdays 9:30am to 11:30am Sept 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. Open Island Wid e to all MCFD/DAA foster parents and out of care caregivers. Registration is limited. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:South Island MCFD is offerin g this essential training designed to provide information about parenting children and youth with COMPLEX TRAUMA.
This 7-part online training series runs Wednesdays 9:30am to 11:30am&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Sept 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27.
Open Island Wide to all MCFD/DAA foster parents and out of care caregivers. Registration is limited.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210826T2118560Z-490916-881@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210908T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210908T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry. If you are interested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, nei ghbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send th em to our Facebook page https://fosterhope.ca/. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry.
If you are interested or you hav e a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send them to our Facebook page \;https://fosterhope.ca/.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210812T2151020Z-490916-882@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry. If you are interested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, nei ghbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send th em to our Facebook page https://fosterhope.ca/. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry.
If you are interested or you hav e a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send them to our Facebook page \;https://fosterhope.ca/.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210812T2151290Z-490916-883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211013T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211013T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry. If you are interested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, nei ghbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send th em to our Facebook page https://fosterhope.ca/. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry.
If you are interested or you hav e a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send them to our Facebook page \;https://fosterhope.ca/.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210812T2151570Z-490916-884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211027T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry. If you are interested or you have a friend\, co-worker\, nei ghbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send th em to our Facebook page https://fosterhope.ca/. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are hosting virtual information sessions twice a month with the Ministry.
If you are interested or you hav e a friend\, co-worker\, neighbour\, or relative interested in becoming a foster parent please send them to our Facebook page \;https://fosterhope.ca/.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210812T2152560Z-490916-885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210909T123000 SUMMARY:FASD Building on Strengths FASD Awareness Day Workshop DESCRIPTION:FPSSS is partnering with Intererior Community Services Facilita ted by Kee Warner and Marcel Gagnon Kee Warner is the Executive Director a nd Trainer for Whitecrow Village FASD Society. Whitecrow is a non-profit o rganization committed to educating communities and professionals about FAS D and to improve the lives of those affected by this prominent neurodevelo pmental disability. Marcel Gagnon is an award-winning singer-songwriter fr om the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation who has worked for two decades with me n in the provincial and federal corrections system. Gagnon received an Hon ourary Doctorate of Laws degree from UNBC in Prince George on June 25\, 20 21. Marcel will speak about his struggles and accomplishments growing up w ith FASD. There will be time for questions and answers. Marcel will close with a song. This presentation is Island Wide and open to Foster Caregiver s\, Kinship Caregivers\, and Out of Care Options. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FPSSS is partnering with Intererior Communi ty Services
Facilitated by Kee Warner and Marcel Gagnon
Ke e Warner is the Executive Director and Trainer for Whitecrow Village FASD Society. Whitecrow is a non-profit organization committed to educating com munities and professionals about FASD and to improve the lives of those af fected by this prominent neurodevelopmental disability. Marcel Gagnon is a n award-winning singer-songwriter from the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation wh o has worked for two decades with men in the provincial and federal correc tions system. Gagnon received an Honourary Doctorate of Laws degree from U NBC in Prince George on June 25\, 2021. Marcel will speak about his strugg les and accomplishments growing up with FASD. There will be time for quest ions and answers. Marcel will close with a song.
This presentation is Island Wide and open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, and O ut of Care Options.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210812T2200480Z-490916-886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T113000 SUMMARY:Dr. Allison Rees - Sidestepping the Power Struggle RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210923;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, September 16 and 23\, 9:30am to 11:30am (two-part s eries) Facilitated by Dr. Allison Rees Do you want to get out of the naggi ng trap? Are you tired of your kids not listening? Are you wanting to go d eeper with parenting? Dr. Allison Rees will go through steps and give you tools and techniques to help with parenting. This will be presented over t wo sessions\, Part 1: Working with Challenging Behaviour Part 2: Language\ , Discipline and Winning cooperation You will be required to attend both p arts to receive a certificate. This presentation is Island Wide and open t o Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Caregivers\, and Ad optive Homes. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursdays\, September 16 and 23\, 9:30am to 11:30am (two-part series)
Facilitated by Dr. Allison Rees
Do you want to get out of the nagging t rap? Are you tired of your kids not listening? Are you wanting to go deepe r with parenting? Dr. Allison Rees will go through steps and give you tool s and techniques to help with parenting.
This will be presented ov er two sessions\,
Part 1: Working with Challenging Behaviour
Part 2: Language\, Discipline and Winning cooperation
Y ou will be required to attend both parts to receive a certificate.
This presentation is Island Wide and open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Caregivers\, and Adoptive Homes.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210830T1641380Z-490916-887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Coffee and Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:In-person at Puntledge Park on 1st Street This is for Foster Pa rents only! Please come out for connection and comradery! Coffee and donu ts will be provided. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or elisha.a lmedia@jhsni.bc.ca if you have any questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In-person at Puntledge Park on 1st Street
This is for Foster Parents only! Please come out f or connection and comradery! \; Coffee and donuts will be prov ided. \; Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or elisha.a lmedia@jhsni.bc.ca if you have any questions.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Puntledge Park UID:20210902T1743370Z-490916-888@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211019;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210928T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211005T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211012T100000 DESCRIPTION:Our meetings happen virtually using the Zoom platform. All Fos ter Parents are welcome to our monthly meetings! Please zoom in or phone i n and be part of our discussions and networking. The link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our meetings happen virtually using the Zoo m platform. \; All Foster Parents are welcome to our monthly meetings! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. \; The link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. \; For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie a t cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210823T2240570Z-490916-889@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211022;BYDAY=FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211001T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211008T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211015T100000 DESCRIPTION:You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email. Thes e gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Am email will go out t he week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any question s you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbco ord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email. \; These gatherings feature discussion to keep your car egiving skills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregive rs! Am email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Z oom link. For any questions you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at 250-465-8704 or uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210902T1750200Z-490916-890@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211005T120000 SUMMARY:Self-Care: Cornerstone of Regulation DESCRIPTION:Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Op tions\, and Social Workers on Vancouver Island. Self-care is one of the co rnerstones for building the tower of regulation. Self-care is foundational for self-regulation and underlies successful connection and co-regulation . In this workshop\, you will explore self-awareness\, recharging\, and re gulation. The workshop will look at what is doable and helps develop tools for different situations. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship Caregiv ers\, Out of Care Options\, and Social Workers on Vancouver Island.
< p>Self-care is one of the cornerstones for building the tower of regulatio n. Self-care is foundational for self-regulation and underlies successful connection and co-regulation. In this workshop\, you will explore self-awa reness\, recharging\, and regulation. The workshop will look at what is do able and helps develop tools for different situations. \;&nbs p\;Click here to register.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210826T2116470Z-490916-891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211006T103000 SUMMARY:Circles of Security RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211124;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:8-Part Virtual Training Series Presented by Sundrops Center for Child Development Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents. The Circle of Security model focuses on the essence of human experience and connection i n relationships. It is a user-friendly\, visually based (makes extensive u se of both graphics and video clips) approach to help parents better under stand the needs of their children. It is based extensively on attachment t heory and current affective neuroscience. This will be a closed group for foster parents only. Registrants will receive course workbook. Registratio n required. Limited spaces. Click here to regiser. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:8-Part Virtual Training Series Pres ented by Sundrops Center for Child Development
Open to Va ncouver Island Foster Parents.
The Circle of Security model focuse s on the essence of human experience and connection in relationships. It i s a user-friendly\, visually based (makes extensive use of both graphics a nd video clips) approach to help parents better understand the needs of th eir children. It is based extensively on attachment theory and current aff ective neuroscience.
This will be a closed group for foster parent s only. Registrants will receive course workbook. Registration required. L imited spaces.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211029T1637300Z-490916-892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211028T120000 SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care Next Level Sessions DESCRIPTION:These sessions are open to foster parents with previous TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving and Receiving Heal ing training experience. Sessions are on the fourth Thursday of each month . We review Trauma Informed Care materials and parenting tools as well as connect to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions. Come when you can\, you do not need to commit to all sessions. October Parenting Tools Topics: • Respond to Fear with Connection • Take Play Seriously • Connect First\, Then Correct New registrants will receive Zoom log in in their reg istration confirmation email. Please note this is a reoccurring event\, th e same log in information is valid for sessions until November 25th (parti cipants only need to register once). Please contact Sandra Beagley at cico ord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with questions or if you previously register ed and have misplaced the link. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:These sessions are open to foster parents w ith previous TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving and Receiving Healing training experience. Sessions ar e on the fourth Thursday of each month. We review Trauma Informed Care mat erials and parenting tools as well as connect to share successes\, challen ges\, and ask questions. Come when you can\, you do not need to commit to all sessions.
October Parenting Tools Topics:
&bull\; Resp ond to Fear with Connection
&bull\; Take Play Seriously
&b ull\; Connect First\, Then Correct
New registrants will receive Zo om log in in their registration confirmation email. Please note this is a reoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for sessions unti l November 25th (participants only need to register once). Plea se contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fp sss.com or 250-618-8327 with questions or if you previously registered and have misplaced the link.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210826T2126340Z-490916-893@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T110000 SUMMARY:Victoria's Gathering for Foster Parents Campbell River RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211021;BYDAY=TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210923T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210930T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211007T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211014T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T100000 DESCRIPTION:Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician Watch your email for the Zoom session or in-person notices. Lots of connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times. Victoria’s 30-minute presentation is followe d by questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and part icipate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.c a. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Cl inician
Watch your email for the Zoom session or in-pers on notices. Lots of connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times . Victoria&rsquo\;s 30-minute presentation is followed by questions\, answ ers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and participate. Contact Vict oria for more information at Vi ctoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210902T1807460Z-490916-894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210917T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Zoom Gathering RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211015;BYDAY=FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211001T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211008T100000 DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue ( 3rd Friday of the month) Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook gr oup for details. Each monthly meeting features a relevant discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more information\, contact Ca therine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Family Services\, Bo ard Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(3rd Friday of the month)
Watch your inb ox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details.
Each monthly m eeting features a relevant discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211007T1834370Z-490916-895@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Caregivers' Coffee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Heather Murphy’s home\, Campbell River This is a casual round t he kitchen table drop in event hosted by members of your CR Foster Parent Association. Foster parents welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group o ffers friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to keep our families safe. For information including the address\, please contact your host\, Heather Murphy\, at (text/call) 2 50-203-7116 or heathermur54@icloud.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Heather Murphy&rsquo\;s home\, Camp bell River
This is a casual round the kitchen table drop in event hosted by members of your CR Foster Parent Association. Foster pa rents welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group offers friendly convers ation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support t he child or teen in your care. Thank you in advance for your cooperation t o keep our families safe. For information including the address\, please c ontact your host\, Heather Murphy\, at (text/call)
250-203-7116 or heathermur54@icloud.com.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210910T1803450Z-490916-896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211001T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211001T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for detail s. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Healt h 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 Marianne Currie at Ma rianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion to pic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Faceb ook group for details.
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Shar e your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local f ostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210902T1654080Z-490916-897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211014T120000 SUMMARY:Cultural Training - Tentative DESCRIPTION:Join Catherine and Jessica\, CR Resource Enhancement\, as we ex plore the history\, traditions\, and cultures of the nations who live on t his land. This event is open to foster parents and Out of Care caregivers. Watch your email for registration links. Contact your REC for details\, J essica.graham@crfs.ca or catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Catherine and Jessica\, CR Resource En hancement\, as we explore the history\, traditions\, and cultures of the n ations who live on this land. This event is open to foster parents and Out of Care caregivers. Watch your email for registration links. Contact your REC for details\, Jessica.graham@ crfs.ca or catherine.mccau ley@crfs.ca
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210902T1657080Z-490916-898@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211021T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Coffee and Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:In-person at Puntledge Park on 1st Street This is for Foster Pa rents only! Please come out for connection and comradery! Coffee and donut s will be provided. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at elisha.almedia@jhsni.bc.ca if you have any questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In-person at Puntledge Park on 1st Street
This is for Foster Parents only! Please come out for connection and comradery! Coffee and donuts will be provided. Please contact Lisa at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Elisha at elisha.almedia@jhsni.bc.ca if you have any qu estions.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210903T1924000Z-490916-899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211026T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Coffee Meeting Foster Parents' DESCRIPTION:Robinson's home. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Robinson's home.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211007T1837550Z-490916-900@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211028T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell Joint Workshop Planning Committee DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20211007T1839430Z-490916-901@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 SUMMARY:Understanding the ASD Brain and Neurophysiology It’s Not the Way Y OU Think Replay RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 7th to Saturday\, November 13th Facilitator: Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Certified Counsellor Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, and Ado ptive Parents. Explore the neurological differences found in people who ha ve an Autism Spectrum Disorder and the theories of how these differences m anifest in a different personal experience of the world we live in. We wil l also explore some of the common differences in thinking found with ASD\, and strategies to help people with ASD cope with and fit into the non-ASD world they live in. Registration required. Registrants will receive Zoom details in their confirmation of registration email. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com 250-618-8327 with any questions or if you ne ed help registering. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sunday\, November 7th to Saturda y\, November 13th
Facilitator: Katherine Paxton\, Canad ian Certified Counsellor
Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Social Workers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, and Adoptive Parents.
Explore the neurological differences found in people who have an Au tism Spectrum Disorder and the theories of how these differences manifest in a different personal experience of the world we live in. We will also e xplore some of the common differences in thinking found with ASD\, and str ategies to help people with ASD cope with and fit into the non-ASD world t hey live in. Registration required. Registrants will receive Zoom details in their confirmation of registration email. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com 250-618-8327 with any questions or if you need help registering.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211029T1636170Z-490916-902@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117 SUMMARY:Interoception\, the 8th Sense Workshop Replay RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 17th to Sunday\, November 21st Facilitated by David Beagley Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregi vers\, Out of Care Options\, Adoptive Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, and Community. FPSS offers caregivers another chance to view this in-depth workshop on your own time and in your own home. David will cover the core principles of approaches\, theories\, and styles\, and help you make sens e of the different approaches. As you start to see how they overlap and in teract\, David will delve into ways to make it work for you and your loved ones. The bridge that allows us to move from co-regulation to self-regula tion. Explore what Interoception is\, how it impacts us\, and strategies t o develop interoceptive awareness in self and others. Click here to regis ter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, November 17th to Sun day\, November 21st
Facilitated by David Beagley
< p>Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Ca re Options\, Adoptive Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, and Community. F PSS offers caregivers another chance to view this in-depth workshop on you r own time and in your own home. David will cover the core principles of a pproaches\, theories\, and styles\, and help you make sense of the differe nt approaches. As you start to see how they overlap and interact\, David w ill delve into ways to make it work for you and your loved ones. The bridg e that allows us to move from co-regulation to self-regulation. Explore wh at Interoception is\, how it impacts us\, and strategies to develop intero ceptive awareness in self and others. \; \;Click here to register.\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211029T1637070Z-490916-903@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211116T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings Tu esday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am No meeting in December! All our meetings are through Zoom. All Foster Parents are welcome at our monthly meeting! Join by video in or phone and be part of our discussions and netw orking. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For mo re information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord @fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
N
o meeting in December!
All our meetings are through Zoom.
All Fo
ster Parents are welcome at our monthly meeting! Join by video in or phone
and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom link will be emailed
out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the agend
a\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Friday\
, November 26th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
(4th Friday of the month)
N
o meeting in December!
You will receive your Zoom link invitation by
email.
Please note that the Safe Babies Group has moved to the fourth
Friday of the month. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your ca
regiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; wit
h fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are a
lways in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop wit
h the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact C
atherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
Connect for Kinship and Foster Parents is a
10 week program to support caregivers of preteens (ages 8-12) and teens (
age 13-17). Connect for Kinship and Foster Parents focuses on the core com
ponents of secure attachment to promote children&rsquo\;s social\, emotion
al\, and behavioural needs. To meet the unique needs of Kinship and Foster
Families\, the program also helps caregivers understand the impact of tra
uma on children&rsquo\;s functioning across a range of relational contexts
.
Each session provides caregivers with an attachment and
trauma
informed perspective on parent-child relationships and child development.
Caregivers watch role plays\, do exercises and discuss ways of responding
to challenging situations.
Spaces are limited and registration is required.
For more details please contact:
Catherine (
catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca)
250-287-2421 ext 302
Jessica (jessic
a.graham@crfs.ca)
250-287-2421 ext 318
All registered p
articipants will have a pre-inclusion interview with their Resource Enhanc
ement Counsellor to review course outline\, sign consents and discuss tech
nical needs. (for participating via Zoom)
Dates: Weekly (Tuesdays)
November 16th\, 2021 to February 8th\, 2022
Times: 11:00am to 1
2:30pm
Zoom link will be provided closer to training dates.
Monday\, November 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 Noon
Facilitators: April and Wayne Reeve from IPS\, Indi genous Perspectives Society
Guest Speaker to be Announced
We will present two short videos on An Act Respecting First Nations\, Inuit and Mé\;tis children\, youth and families (formerly Bill C-92) and have questions answered by Indigenous Perspectives Society&rsquo \;s April and Wayne Reeve. This online training introduces the new federal legislation\, which came into effect on January 1st\, 2020 and what impact it will have on the health and well-being of generations of I ndigenous children and youth to come.
This training is highly reco mmended for anyone wanting to understand the new Act\, how it affects chil d and family services provision\, Nationally and Provincially\, and how it can be applied to improve\, and increase supports to Indigenous children\ , families and communities.
Contact Dianne Thompson at 778 430-545 9 or sicoord@fpsss.com with questions.
Registration link coming so on!!
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211029T1650140Z-490916-907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211105T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211105T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, November 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, December 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am Watch your inb ox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details. Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Support st aff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, an d discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunr isestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for m ore information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 3rd\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group
for details.
Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth M
ental 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 Marianne C
urrie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a di
scussion topic. \;
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, November 5th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday\, December 3rd\, 9:
30am to 10:30am
Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group
for details.
Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth M
ental 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 Marianne C
urrie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a di
scussion topic. \;
Victoria&rsquo\;s Gathering for Foster Pare
nts
Thursday\, November 18th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Thursday\, Dec
ember 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clin
ician
Watch your email for the Zoom session notices. Lots of connecti
ng and great tips on Trauma-Informed care. Victoria encourages your commen
ts and questions on MCFD&rsquo\;s Trauma-Informed Practice Guide\,
Ab
original Framework documents\, and any other fostering topics. All foster
parents welcomed. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton
@gov.bc.ca.
Monday\, November 22nd\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Presented by Kerri Isham\, Certified Sexual Health Educator
Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents (free) and Social Workers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, Staffed Resources and others ( fee)
Topics include: Teaching to cognitive age\, What tee ns need to know and when\, Modifying sexuality topics\, Delivery methods\, Resources\, Trouble-shooting sexual behaviors and more! FPSS has arranged to cover ticket cost for foster parents!
FOSTER PARENTS Click here to Register.
Social wo rkers\, Out of Care Options\, Kinship Caregivers\, Staffed Resources\, and others can buy tickets from Kerri Isham at https://bit.ly/3AKwch6 for $35 (plus tax) each.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211103T1640410Z-490916-911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T120000 SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care Next Level Sessions DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 25th\, 10:30am to 12 Noon Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Ros Pringle (4th Thursday of each month) Click here to regist er. These reoccurring sessions are open to Vancouver Island foster parents with previous TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giv ing and Receiving Healing training experience. We review Trauma Informed C are materials and parenting tools as well as connect to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions. Come when you can\, you do not need to com mit to all sessions. November Parenting Tools Topics: • Own Your Own Stuf f • Repair Your Mistakes • Regulate Your Emotions New registrants will rec eive Zoom log in in their registration confirmation email. Please note thi s is a reoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for sessio ns until Thursday\, November 25th – participants need only register once. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with an y questions or if you previously registered and have misplaced the link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, November 25th\, 10:30 am to 12 Noon
Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Ros Pringle
(4< sup>th Thursday of each month) \; \;Click here to register.
These reoccurring sessions are o pen to Vancouver Island foster parents with previous TBRI\, Empowered to C onnect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving and Receiving Healing training e xperience. We review Trauma Informed Care materials and parenting tools as well as connect to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions. Come when you can\, you do not need to commit to all sessions. \;
November Parenting Tools Topics:
&bull\; Own Your Own Stuff
< p>&bull\; Repair Your Mistakes&bull\; Regulate Your Emotions
New registrants will receive Zoom log in in their registration confirm ation email. Please note this is a reoccurring event\, the same log in inf ormation is valid for sessions until Thursday\, November 25th & ndash\; participants need only register once. Please contact Sandra Beagle y at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8 327 with any questions or if you previously registered and have misplaced the link.
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211029T1704030Z-490916-913@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208 SUMMARY:Self Care: The Cornerstone of Regulation Workshop Recording Replay RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 8th to Sunday\, December 12th Facilitated by David Beagley Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregiv ers\, Out of Care Options\, Adoptive Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, a nd Community. Here is another opportunity to view this insightful workshop on your own time and place. Self-care is one of the cornerstones for buil ding the tower of regulation\, is foundational for self-regulation\, and u nderlies successful connection and co-regulation. In this workshop\, you w ill explore self-awareness\, recharging\, and regulation. Click here to re gister. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, December 8th to Sund ay\, December 12th
Facilitated by David Beagley
Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Car e Options\, Adoptive Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, and Community. He re is another opportunity to view this insightful workshop on your own tim e and place. Self-care is one of the cornerstones for building the tower o f regulation\, is foundational for self-regulation\, and underlies success ful connection and co-regulation. In this workshop\, you will explore self -awareness\, recharging\, and regulation.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211029T1714380Z-490916-914@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211119T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Virtual Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email. (3rd Friday of the month) Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details. November’s meeting will include the discussion topic Working with Families. In December we will have a festive holiday check in. For mo re information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email.
(3rd Friday of the month)
Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details.
Novemb er&rsquo\;s meeting will include the discussion topic Working with Fam ilies. In December we will have a festive holiday check in. For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211109T1612170Z-490916-915@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220121T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email. (3rd Friday of the month) Friday\, Wednesday January 21st\, 10:00am to 11:00am Campbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details. Each monthly meetin g features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills curren t! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.co m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You will receive your invitation with Zoom link by email.
(3rd Friday of the month) \;
Friday\, Wednesday January 21st\, 10:00am to 11:00am
C ampbell River Family Services\, Board Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details.
Each monthly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211220T2327570Z-490916-916@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201 SUMMARY:Foster Family Festive Paint-in RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=31 DESCRIPTION:Foster Family Festive Paint-in Wednesday\, December 1st to Frid ay\, December 31st Looking for festive fun for the whole family during Dec ember? Foster parents across Vancouver Island can register throughout Dece mber for access to replay of instructional recording to create a Reindeer masterpiece offered last December! Then\, from mid to end of December\, a second festive instructional recording will also become available! Registe r to do one\, or both! Registered foster parents will have access to recor dings until December 31st. If supply cost is a barrier for any foster pare nt\, please contact FPSS Regional office. Check your inbox for emails with details and registration links! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Family Festive Paint-in
Wednesd
ay\, December 1st to Friday\, December 31st
Looking for festive fun f
or the whole family during December? Foster parents across Vancouver Islan
d can register throughout December for access to replay of instructional r
ecording to create a Reindeer masterpiece offered last December! Then\, fr
om mid to end of December\, a second festive instructional recording will
also become available! Register to do one\, or both! Registered foster par
ents will have access to recordings until December 31st. If supply cost is
a barrier for any foster parent\, please contact FPSS Regional office. Ch
eck your inbox for emails with details and registration links!
Self Care: The Cornerstone of Regulation Wo
rkshop Recording Replay
Wednesday\, December 8th to Sunday\, December
12th
Facilitated by David Beagley
Open to Vancouver Island Fost
er Parents\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Options\, Adoptive Parents\,
Resource Social Workers\, and Community. Here is another opportunity to v
iew this insightful workshop on your own time and place. Self-care is one
of the cornerstones for building the tower of regulation\, is foundational
for self-regulation\, and underlies successful connection and co-regulati
on. In this workshop\, you will explore self-awareness\, recharging\, and
regulation.
Register at: https://conta.cc/3FSVUTG
Indigenous Veterans Day Monday\, November 8
th
Remembrance Day Thursday\, November 11th
Honour and Remember<
br />&ldquo\;While exact statistics are difficult to determine\, the rate
of Indigenous participation in Canada's military efforts over the years ha
s been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overco
me many challenges to serve in uniform\, from learning a new language and
adapting to cultural differences\, to having to travel great distances fro
m their remote communities just to enlist.
[In] the First World War..
.more than 4\,000 Indigenous people served in uniform...Indeed\, some comm
unities (such as the Head of the Lake Band in British Columbia) saw every
man between 20 and 35 years of age enlist. Indigenous recruits joined up f
or a variety of reasons\, from seeking employment or adventure to wanting
to uphold a tradition that had seen their ancestors fight alongside the Br
itish in earlier military efforts like the War of 1812 and the South Afric
an War.&rdquo\;
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and
-stories/indigenous-veterans
&ldquo\;The Remembrance Day Ceremony has
played a major role in Remembrance since 1931. Every year\, at the eleven
th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month\, we gather in memorial
parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honou
r of all who have fallen.
Pandemic restrictions have meant smaller ce
remonies\, or their outright cancellation. Other gatherings are being repl
aced with virtual ceremonies.
Nevertheless\, the tradition of Remembr
ance will continue\, and Canada&rsquo\;s Fallen will not be forgotten. The
Royal Canadian Legion encourages all Canadians to observe a moment of sil
ence on November 11\, to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in
the service of their country\, and to acknowledge the courage of those wh
o still serve.&rdquo\;
https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-
day
Indigenous Veterans Day Monday\, November 8
th
Remembrance Day Thursday\, November 11th
Honour and Remember<
br />&ldquo\;While exact statistics are difficult to determine\, the rate
of Indigenous participation in Canada's military efforts over the years ha
s been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overco
me many challenges to serve in uniform\, from learning a new language and
adapting to cultural differences\, to having to travel great distances fro
m their remote communities just to enlist.
[In] the First World War..
.more than 4\,000 Indigenous people served in uniform...Indeed\, some comm
unities (such as the Head of the Lake Band in British Columbia) saw every
man between 20 and 35 years of age enlist. Indigenous recruits joined up f
or a variety of reasons\, from seeking employment or adventure to wanting
to uphold a tradition that had seen their ancestors fight alongside the Br
itish in earlier military efforts like the War of 1812 and the South Afric
an War.&rdquo\;
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and
-stories/indigenous-veterans
&ldquo\;The Remembrance Day Ceremony has
played a major role in Remembrance since 1931. Every year\, at the eleven
th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month\, we gather in memorial
parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honou
r of all who have fallen.
Pandemic restrictions have meant smaller ce
remonies\, or their outright cancellation. Other gatherings are being repl
aced with virtual ceremonies.
Nevertheless\, the tradition of Remembr
ance will continue\, and Canada&rsquo\;s Fallen will not be forgotten. The
Royal Canadian Legion encourages all Canadians to observe a moment of sil
ence on November 11\, to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in
the service of their country\, and to acknowledge the courage of those wh
o still serve.&rdquo\;
https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-
day
Monday December 6th to Friday De cember 10th pick up at MCFD\, 929 Ironwood. (As long as supplies last.)
Your CRFPA has made Goodie bags for the under-12 years of age ki ds (foster and other) in your home. Please keep in mind that we ha ve not geared these gift bags to kids under 2-3 years of age and would need adult supervision.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211129T2311450Z-490916-921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216 SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Virtual Christmas Dinner DESCRIPTION:Registration info to come. Campbell River Youth in Care Network is hosting its annual virtual event for teens in and from care. Turkey di nner\, stockings\, gifts\, gingerbread houses and many fun activities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration info to come.
Camp bell River Youth in Care Network is hosting its annual virtual event for t eens in and from care. Turkey dinner\, stockings\, gifts\, gingerbread hou ses and \;many fun activities.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211129T2312570Z-490916-922@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211216T110000 SUMMARY:Online Foster Parent Gathering DESCRIPTION:Topic: Embracing Winter: Do it like the Dane’s! Thursday Decemb er 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician. O ur fostering community has been enjoying monthly gatherings hosted by Vict oria. December’s session will feature a light-hearted discussion on surviv ing winter. Experience a moment of hygge (Pronounced hoo-gah) or 'well-bei ng.' Hygge - “we time\,” not “me time” - is focused on embracing the simpl e\, small pleasures that make life great\, particularly during the dark wi nter days. Easy to access and participate. Everyone is welcomed to join us Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Embracing Winter: Do it like the Dane&rsquo\;s!
Thursday December 16th\, 10:00am to 1 1:00am
Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician.
Our fos tering community has been enjoying monthly gatherings hosted by Victoria. December&rsquo\;s session will feature a light-hearted discussion on survi ving winter. Experience a moment of hygge (Pronounced hoo-gah) or 'well-be ing.' Hygge - &ldquo\;we time\,&rdquo\; not &ldquo\;me time&rdquo\; - is f ocused on embracing the simple\, small pleasures that make life great\, pa rticularly during the dark winter days.
Easy to access and partici pate.
Everyone is welcomed to join us
Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.M orton@gov.bc.ca .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211129T2316430Z-490916-923@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220112T113000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parents' Coffee Meeting CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 12th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Locations to be a nnounced by email. This is a casual “round the kitchen table” drop in even t hosted by members of your CR Foster Parent Association. All foster paren ts are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group offers confidential\, friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to he lp you support the child or teen in your care. For information including t he address\, please contact Tom Robinson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 or su nrisestart@hotmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, January 12th\,
10:00am to 11:30am
Locations to be announced by email.
This is a casual &ldquo\;round the kitchen table&rdquo\; drop in event hos ted by members of your CR Foster Parent Association. All foster parents ar e welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group offers confidential\, frien dly conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help yo u support the child or teen in your care. For information including the ad dress\, please contact Tom Robinson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220104T2228200Z-490916-924@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220114T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 14th\, please note 2nd Friday in January! 10 :00am to 11:00am Watch your inbox for Zoom or in-person meeting location d etails. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn a bout MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\ , Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne. Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, January 14th\, please note 2nd Friday in January!
10:00am to 11:00am
Watch your inbox for Zoom or in-person meeting location details.
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff an d Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn abou t MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, T om Robinson at sunrisestart@hotm ail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a disc ussion topic.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211220T2323320Z-490916-925@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107 SUMMARY:Basic First-Aid with CPR Level “C” Training RESCHEDULED DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is closed.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220104T2227410Z-490916-926@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220120T110000 SUMMARY:Victoria's Wellness Webinar - Foster Parent Gathering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 20th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Host Victoria M orton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician Watch your email for the Zoom session or in-pe rson notices. Lots of connecting and great tips on coping in stressful tim es. Victoria’s presentation is followed by questions\, answers\, and careg iver catch-up! Easy to access and participate. Contact Victoria for more i nformation at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, January 20th\,
< p>10:00am to 11:00am \; \; \;Host Victoria Morton\, M CFD CYMH Clinician
Watch your email for the Zoom session or in-per son notices. Lots of connecting and great tips on coping in stressful time s. Victoria&rsquo\;s presentation is followed by questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to access and participate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Mo rton@gov.bc.ca
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211220T2326370Z-490916-927@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220111T120000 SUMMARY:Life Books: The Book of Me! DESCRIPTION:Tuesday January 11th\, 2022\, 11:00am to 12noon. Facilitated by Elisha Almeida\, former Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers\, JHSNI (now Counsellor in private practise). This introductory session will include a brief review of the Foster Family Handbook's Life Books guidance followed by sharing critical information\, tips\, apps\, and resources to help you “get pages made” for each of the children or youth placed in your home! o n FPSS Zoom platform. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday January 11th\, 2022\, 11:00 am to 12noon.
Facilitated by Elisha Almeida\, former Beha vioural Consultant to Caregivers\, JHSNI (now Counsellor in private practi se).
This introductory session will include a brief review of the Foster Family Handbook's Life Books guidance followed by sharing critical information\, tips\, apps\, and resources to help you &ldquo\;get pages ma de&rdquo\; for each of the children or youth placed in your home! on FPSS Zoom platform.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211221T1841400Z-490916-928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220110T113000 SUMMARY:Mental Health Medication: an overview DESCRIPTION:January 10\, 2022 10:00am to 11:30am Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS\, has over 30 years experience as a mental health nurse working with childre n and families. She will present an overview of the three most common cla sses of psychotropic medications that are used with children and youth: A ntidepressants\, Antipsychotics\, and Stimulants. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:January 10\, 2022 \; 10:00am to 11:30am
Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS\, has over 30 years experience as a mental health nurse working with children and families. \; She will present an overview of the three most common classes of psychotropic medications t hat are used with children and youth: \; Antidepressants\, Antipsychot ics\, and Stimulants.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211221T1831490Z-490916-929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220207T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220207T113000 SUMMARY:Anger Management and ASD DESCRIPTION:February 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am Presented by Katherine Paxton\ , Canadian Certified Counselor. “Hot Under the Collar and Blowing Your Top ' focuses on helping children and adults with ASD or other developmental d isability learn helpful ways to express and manage their anger. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:February 7th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Pr esented by Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Certified Counselor.
&ldquo \;Hot Under the Collar and Blowing Your Top' focuses on helping children a nd adults with ASD or other developmental disability learn helpful ways to express and manage their anger.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211221T1854480Z-490916-930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T203000 SUMMARY:How to Talk to Children and Youth about Pornography DESCRIPTION:Open to all foster parents Island Wide for FREE! Social Workers /others can purchase tickets from Kerri Isham at https://bit.ly/3DW8kZy P resented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham. Want to learn mo re about the long-term impacts of pornography viewing? Want to learn how t o talk to your kids about pornography? Then this workshop is for you! Fost er Parents check back for the registration link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to all foster parents Island Wide for FREE!
Social Workers/others can purchase tickets from Kerri Isham at \;https://bit.ly/3DW8kZy \ ;
Presented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham.
Want to learn more about the long-term impacts of pornography viewing? Want to learn how to talk to your kids about pornography? Then this worksh op is for you!
Foster Parents check back for the registration link .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211222T1826500Z-490916-931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220127T120000 SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care Next Level Sessions RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20220224;BYDAY=4TH DESCRIPTION:Trauma Informed Care Next Level Sessions Thursday\, January 27t h\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon Thursday\, February 24th\,10:30am to 12:00 noon Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Ros Pringle These reoccurring sessions are op en to Foster Parents with previous trauma-informed care training experienc e such as TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving a nd Receiving Healing. We review Trauma Informed Care materials and parenti ng tools as we connect to ask questions and share successes and challenges . January Parenting Tools Topics: • Practice Total Voice Control • Focus o n Nonverbal Communication • Give Your Child Voice February Parenting Tools Topics: • Encourage Feelings • Use Time-in • Respond to Sensory Processin g Needs New registrants will receive Zoom link and log-in information in t heir registration confirmation email. Please note this is a reoccurring ev ent\; the same log-in information is valid for sessions throughout 2022. P articipants need only register once. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cico ord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with questions. Register at https://conta.cc /3dhfWtH X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trauma Informed Care Next Level Sessions
Thursday\, January 27th\, 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Thursday\, Februar
y 24th\,10:30am to 12:00 noon
Hosted by Sandra Beagley and Ros Pringl
e
These reoccurring sessions are open to Foster Parents with previous
trauma-informed care training experience such as TBRI\, Empowered to Conn
ect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving and Receiving Healing. We review Tr
auma Informed Care materials and parenting tools as we connect to ask ques
tions and share successes and challenges.
January Parenting Tools Top
ics:
&bull\; Practice Total Voice Control
&bull\; Focus on Nonve
rbal Communication
&bull\; Give Your Child Voice
February Parent
ing Tools Topics:
&bull\; Encourage Feelings
&bull\; Use Time-in
&bull\; Respond to Sensory Processing Needs
New registrants wil
l receive Zoom link and log-in information in their registration confirmat
ion email. Please note this is a reoccurring event\; the same log-in infor
mation is valid for sessions throughout 2022. Participants need only regis
ter once. Please contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-83
27 with questions.
Register at https://conta.cc/3dhfWtH
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership
Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, January 18th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Tu
esday\, February 15th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
All our meetings are throu
gh Zoom\; watch for your email for your invitation and link.
All Fost
er Parents are welcome to our monthly Partnership meetings! Join Zoom by v
ideo or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. Link will be
emailed out one week before the meetings. For more information or add to t
he agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488
.
Comox Valley Chit-chat
Thursday\, Janu
ary 20th\, 10:00am start
Thursday\, February 17th\, 10:00am start
Yellow Deli on 5th Street
This little get together is for Foster Pa
rents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connec
tion and great company.
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Friday\
, January 28th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Friday\, February 25th\, 10:00am
to 11:00am
Zoom (link sent out prior to meeting)
(4th Frid
ay of the month)
These gatherings feature discussions to keep your ca
regiving skills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregiv
ers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attenda
nce. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and
Zoom link. For any questions you may have contact Catherine McCauley at ui
sbcoord@fpsss.com.
Foster Parents&rsquo\; Coffee Meeting
Wednesday\, January 12th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday\, February 23
rd\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Locations to be announced by email.
This
is a casual round the kitchen table drop-in event hosted by members of yo
ur CR Foster Parent Association. All foster parents are welcomed and encou
raged to attend! Our group offers confidential\, friendly conversation and
practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child
or teen in your care. For information including the address\, please conta
ct Tom Robinson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com.
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DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Friday\, January 14th\,
10:00am to 11:00am Please note the date! Friday\, February 4th 9:30am to 1
0:30am Watch your inbox for Zoom or in-person meeting location details. Al
l foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Sta
ff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn
about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chair
s\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Mariann
e.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 14th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Please note the date!
Fri
day\, February 4th 9:30am to 10:30am
Watch your inbox for Zoom or in-
person meeting location details.
All foster parents\, MCFD social wor
kers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invite
d. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss
local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@h
otmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more inform
ation or to suggest a discussion topic.
Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
Friday\, January 14th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Please note the date!
Fri
day\, February 4th 9:30am to 10:30am
Watch your inbox for Zoom or in-
person meeting location details.
All foster parents\, MCFD social wor
kers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invite
d. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss
local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@h
otmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more inform
ation or to suggest a discussion topic.
Foster Parents Gathering
Thursday\, Ja
nuary 20th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Thursday\, February 17th\, 10:00am to
11:00am
Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician
Watch your e
mail for the Zoom session or in-person notices. Lots of connecting and gre
at tips on coping in stressful times. Victoria&rsquo\;s 30-minute presenta
tion is followed by questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to
access and participate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.
Morton@gov.bc.ca.
Foster Parents Gathering
Thursday\, Ja
nuary 20th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Thursday\, February 17th\, 10:00am to
11:00am
Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician
Watch your e
mail for the Zoom session or in-person notices. Lots of connecting and gre
at tips on coping in stressful times. Victoria&rsquo\;s 30-minute presenta
tion is followed by questions\, answers\, and caregiver catch-up! Easy to
access and participate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.
Morton@gov.bc.ca.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Friday\,
January 21st\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Monday\, February 14th\, 10:00am t
o 11:00am Please note the date!
Watch your inbox and CR Foster
Parent Facebook group for details and updates to this event.
Each mon
thly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving sk
ills current! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoo
rd@fpsss.com.
Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Friday\,
January 21st\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Monday\, February 14th\, 10:00am t
o 11:00am Please note the date!
Campbell River Family Services\, Boar
d Room\, 487-10th Avenue
Watch your inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebo
ok group for details.
Each monthly meeting features a timely discussi
on topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more information\, co
ntact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
Indigenous Cultural Training
Tuesday\,
February 22nd\, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Our REC Team is arranging Indigeno
us cultural training in partnership with Sasamans Society Elder(s). Topics
of this session may include cultural appropriateness\, protocols in the t
raditional territories\, and the benefit of the Elders&rsquo\; wisdom and
guidance. It promises to offer experiential and practical learnings. This
event is open to Foster Parents and Out of Care caregivers. Stay tuned for
details or contact your REC Team at Jessica.graham@crfs.ca or catherine.m
ccauley@crfs.ca.
Foster Parent information Sessions
Wed
nesday\, January 12th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Click here to register for January 12th.
Wednesday\, J
anuary 26th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
https://conta.cc/3C7F5B4
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br />Wednesday\, February 9th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Click here to register for February 9th.
Wednesday\,
February 23rd\, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
https://conta.cc/3kouifQ
<
br />FPSS and MCFD host virtual information sessions twice a month.
I
f you would like to register for an information session visit https://fost
erhope.ca/. For stories of BC Foster Families visit https://fosternow.gov.
bc.ca/.
Foster Parent information Sessions
Wednesday\, January 12th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
https://conta.cc/30
9tu7w
Wednesday\, January 26th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
https://co
nta.cc/3C7F5B4
Wednesday\, February 9th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
https
://conta.cc/3D8i0zu
Wednesday\, February 23rd\, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
https://conta.cc/3kouifQ
FPSS and MCFD host virtual information ses
sions twice a month.
If you would like to register for an information
session visit https://fosterhope.ca/. For stories of BC Foster Families v
isit https://fosternow.gov.bc.ca/.
Monday mornings 9:30 - 11:30
Januar y 17\, 24\, 31 February 7\, 14\, 28 Please note there is no class on Famil y Day.
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Thursday Evenings 5:30 - 7:00
Janua ry 20\, 27 February 3\, 10\, 17\, 24
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220106T1827050Z-490916-947@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220120T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Chit-chat DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Chit-chat Thursday\, January 20th\, 10:00am start Thursday\, February 17th\, 10:00am start Please check your email for updat e to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Chit-chat
Thursday\, Janu
ary 20th\, 10:00am start
Thursday\, February 17th\, 10:00am start
Please check your email for update to this event.
Wednesday\, February 23rd\,
10:00am to 11:30am
In person locations will be confirmed by email. \;
This is a casual &ldquo\;round the kitchen table&rdquo\; drop in event hosted by members of your CR Foster Parent Association. All foster p arents are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Our group offers confidentia l\, friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers t o help you support the child or teen in your care. For information includi ng the address\, please contact Tom Robinson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 o r sunrisestart@hotmail.com.< /p> CATEGORIES:General UID:20220207T2054330Z-490916-949@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220316T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220316T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 16th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm https://conta.cc/3H9X qBu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Wednesday\, March 16th\, 6:30pm to
7:30pm
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Wednesday\, March 30th\, 12:00pm to
1:00pm
https://conta.cc/
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Wednesday\, April 13th\, 6:30pm to
7:30pm
https://conta.cc/3
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Wednesday\, April 27th\, 12:00pm to
1:00pm
https://conta.cc/
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Wednesday\, May 11th\, 6:30pm to 7:
30pm
https://conta.cc/3od
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Wednesday\, May 25th\, 12:00pm to 1
:00pm
https://conta.cc/3g
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Wednesday\, June 8th\, 6:30pm to 7:
30pm
https://conta.cc/3s1
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Wednesday\, June 22nd\, 12:00pm to
1:00pm
https://conta.cc/3
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Comox Valley Chit-chat
Thursday\, March 17th
Yellow Deli on 5th Street
This little g et together is for Foster Parents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provide d. Please join us for connection and great company.
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220223T1957490Z-490916-958@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T120000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Chit-chat Thursday\, April 21st\, 10:00am start Ye llow Deli on 5th Street This little get together is for Foster Parents onl y. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connection and great company. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Chit-chat
Thursday\, April 21st
Yellow Deli on 5th Street
This little g et together is for Foster Parents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provide d. Please join us for connection and great company.
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220223T1955510Z-490916-959@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220315T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley FP/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings Tu esday\, March 15th\, 10:00am to 11:00am All our meetings are through Zoom\ , link will be sent by email We welcome all Foster Parents to these monthl y meetings. Join by video or phone and be part of our discussions and netw orking. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For mo re information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord @fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Par tnership Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, March 15th\, 10:00am to 11:00am All our meetings are through Zoom\, link will be sent by em
ail We welcome all Foster Parents to these monthly meetin
gs. Join by video or phone and be part of our discussions and networking.
Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more infor
mation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. \;
Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Par
tnership Monthly Meetings Tuesday\, April 19th\, 10:00am to 11:00am <
/p> All our meetings are through Zoom\, link will be sent by e
mail We welcome all Foster Parents to these monthly meeti
ngs. Join by video or phone and be part of our discussions and networking.
Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more info
rmation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. \
; Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday\, March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:00am (Note: 2nd Friday due to Spring Break) Zoom l
ink sent out week before and in-person at 1415 Cliffe Ave\, Courtenay Please note that the Safe Babies Group is the fourth Friday o
f the month except for March&rsquo\;s meeting due to Spring Break. These g
atherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and a
n opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experien
ced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An email
will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. Fo
r any questions you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. \; Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday\, April 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:00am Zoom link sent o
ut week before and in-person at 1415 Cliffe Ave\, Courtenay Please note that the Safe Babies Group is the fourth Friday of the mont
h except for March&rsquo\;s meeting due to Spring Break. These gatherings
feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportun
ity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregi
vers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An email will go o
ut the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any ques
tions you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. \; Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet
ing Friday\, March 4th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Watch your inbox
for Zoom or in-person meeting location details. All foster parents
\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Su
pport staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD upda
tes\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson
at sunrisestart@hotmail.com
or Marianne Currie at Marianne
.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topi
c. \; Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meet
ing Friday\, April 1st\, 9:30am to 10:30am Watch your inbox
for Zoom or in-person meeting location details. All foster parents
\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Su
pport staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD upda
tes\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson
at sunrisestart@hotmail.com
or Marianne Currie at Marianne
.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topi
c. \; Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Friday March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Topic: Storytime-Blank
et time Friday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Topic: Car S
eat Technician Zoom link or location to be shared. Watch you
r inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details. Each mont
hly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving ski
lls current! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. \; Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Friday March 11th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Topic: Storytime-Blank
et time Friday\, April 8th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Topic: Car S
eat Technician Zoom link or location to be shared. Watch you
r inbox and CR Foster Parent Facebook group for details. Each mont
hly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving ski
lls current! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. \; Foster Parents&rsquo\; In-person Co
ffee Meeting Wednesday\, March 30 Loc
ations to be announced and confirmed by email. This is a casual &l
dquo\;round the kitchen table&rdquo\; drop in event hosted by members of y
our CR Foster Parent Association. All foster parents are welcomed and enco
uraged to attend! Our group offers confidential conversation and practical
tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in
your care. For information including the address\, please contact Tom Rob
inson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com. \; Foster Parents&rsquo\; In-person Co
ffee Meeting Wednesday\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Loca
tions to be announced and confirmed by email. This is a casual &ld
quo\;round the kitchen table&rdquo\; drop in event hosted by members of yo
ur CR Foster Parent Association. All foster parents are welcomed and encou
raged to attend! Our group offers confidential conversation and practical
tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in
your care. For information including the address\, please contact Tom Robi
nson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com. \; Foster Parents Gathering - Wellness
Webinar No March session. Happy Spring break! Thursday\, April 14th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Host Victoria Morton
\, MCFD CYMH Clinician Watch your inbox for the Zoom link. This is your space for connecting and learning useful tips on coping in s
tressful times. Victoria&rsquo\;s presentation always includes valuable in
formation. Easy to access and participate. Contact Victoria for more infor
mation at Victoria.Morton@gov.b
c.ca. \; Hope for the Journey Conference\,&n
bsp\;Four-Part Training Series Tuesdays\, Mornings\, Apri
l 26th\, May 3rd\, 10th\, 17th
\, 9:30am to 12:30pm CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION LINK OR WATCH YOU
R EMAILS Open to Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Providers\, Adop
tive Parents\, Resource Social Workers\, Contracted Residential Agencies\,
and Community. Hosted by FPSS Society Coordinator. Show Hope&rsqu
o\;s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered
to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents an
d caregivers to meet the everyday needs of children impacted by foster car
e and/or adoption. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Ho
pe for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being pr
actical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. The Hope
for the Journey Conference series will include four high-level learni
ng modules based on the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relatio
nal Intervention®\; (TBRI®\;). Embedded within each learning mo
dule will be a Going Deeper teaching video on a select topic\, an
d also included will be one practical\, encouraging Practical Perspect
ives videos featuring the voices of adult adoptees as well as adoptiv
e and foster parents. \; Each week the group will gather to wa
tch a video. We will review video highlights and then participants will mo
ve into breakout rooms for discussion and reflection questions. We will co
me back together to share comments\, insights and debrief. \;
Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI Week 2 - Connecting Principles Week 3 - Empowering Principles Week 4 - Correcting While Connec
ting Principles \; All sessions combine evidenced-based theory
with practical\, everyday strategies that caregivers can readily apply in
their homes. The Hope for the Journey Four Sessi
on Series costs $20/participant payable on the FPSS registration site. Van
couver Island Foster parents with current Foster Care Home Agreements will
receive a registration fee reimbursement upon their completion of the fou
r sessions. Contact: SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5
459. \; Trauma Informed Care Next Level Ses
sions Thursday\, March 24th\, 10:30am to 12:00
noon Register at: https://cont
a.cc/3dhfWtH. These reoccurring virtual sessions are open to f
oster parents with previous trauma informed care training experience such
as TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving and
Receiving Healing. We review Trauma Informed Care materials and paren
ting tools as well as connect to share successes\, challenges\, and ask qu
estions. \; March Parenting Tools Topics: &bull\;Get Y
our Child Moving &bull\;Focus on Nutrition and Sleep &bull
\;Respond Efficiently \; April Parenting Tools Topics: &bull\;Use the IDEAL Response &bull\;Practise Outside of the Mome
nt &bull\;Manage Transitions \; New registrants will r
eceive Zoom log in in their registration confirmation email. Please note t
his is a reoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for sess
ions throughout 2022. Participants need only register once. Please contact
Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any questions. \; Trauma Informed Care Next Level Ses
sions Thursday\, April 28th\, 10:30am to 12:00
noon Register at: https://cont
a.cc/3dhfWtH. These reoccurring virtual sessions are open to f
oster parents with previous trauma informed care training experience such
as TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, or Giving and
Receiving Healing. We review Trauma Informed Care materials and paren
ting tools as well as connect to share successes\, challenges\, and ask qu
estions. \; March Parenting Tools Topics: &bull\;Get Y
our Child Moving &bull\;Focus on Nutrition and Sleep &bull
\;Respond Efficiently \; April Parenting Tools Topics: &bull\;Use the IDEAL Response &bull\;Practise Outside of the Mome
nt &bull\;Manage Transitions \; New registrants will r
eceive Zoom log in in their registration confirmation email. Please note t
his is a reoccurring event\, the same log in information is valid for sess
ions throughout 2022. Participants need only register once. Please contact
Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any questions. \; \; FPSS Society and Usma Family &\; Child Services are excited to offer t
his Cultural Education workshop. Open \;
Island Wide \;to foster parents\, social workers
\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, and others connected with fostering!&n
bsp\; \;Click here to register. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission publishe
d 94 'calls to action' for governments\, educational and religious institu
tions\, civil society groups\, and \;indigenous and non-indigenous Can
adians to come together in a concerted effort to help repair the harm caus
ed by residential schools and move forward with reconciliation. Erma will highlight and explore some of
these calls to action in relation to fostering. \; Show Hope&rsquo\;s Hope for the Journey Confere
nce (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage
and better equip parents and caregivers to meet the everyday needs of chi
ldren impacted by foster care and/or adoption. With the busy parent and ca
regiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessib
le with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its del
ivery. The series will include four high-level learning modules ba
sed on the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention&
reg\; (TBRI®\;). Embedded within each learning module will be a Goi
ng Deeper teaching video. One practical\, encouraging Practical P
erspectives video featuring the voices of adult adoptees as well as a
doptive and foster is included in each session. They will cover\,<
/p> Introduction to TBRI Connecting Principles Empower
ing Principles Correcting While Connecting Principles This
self-paced event will provide evidenced-based theory with every day\, pra
ctical strategies that caregivers can readily apply in their homes. Upon r
egistration you will have a digital workbook emailed to you\, if you requi
re a hard copy please contact Dianne at sicoord@fpsss.com. Self-Paced viewing cost: $20 payable upon
on registration. Mondays\, May 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 30th\, and June 6th\, 13
th\, 9:30am to 12:00 noon (no class May 23) Open to Vancouver Island
Foster Parents and Social Workers. Learn a deeply trauma-informed
model to help children and youth heal. South Island MCFD Resources is off
ering a final run of this training series created by Complex Trauma Resour
ces. Registrants will join Ros Pringle and guest CCI Coach each session to
view module videos as a group and discuss the material. Participants may
find it helpful to have foundational trauma informed care training prior t
o taking this training series. (e.g. Giving and Receiving Healing\, TB
RI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey). \; \; Thursdays\, May 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th and June 2n
d\, 9th\, 16th\, 6:00pm to 7:30pm \; Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Out of Care caregivers\, and
Social Workers. \; Online seven-part training series South Island MCFD Resources is offering this valuable
Complex Trauma Resource training series one more time. The training provid
es information about parenting children and youth with complex trauma deve
loped by the Complex Trauma Resources Team in Chilliwack. Registrants inde
pendently view module videos then gather for group sessions to review each
module&rsquo\;s contents. Resource Enhancement Worker Ros Pringle and gue
st CCI coach will facilitate discussions. Spaces are limited! &nbs
p\; \; \; \; These reoccurring virtual sessions are open
to foster parents with previous trauma informed care training experience
such as TBRI\, Empowered to Connect\, Hope for the Journey\, Giving an
d Receiving Healing\, or Trauma Focused Residential Caregiving. We review Trauma Informed Care materials and parenting tools as well a
s connect to share successes\, challenges\, and ask questions. May To
pics: Encourage and Praise Liberally\; Respond with Re-dos\; Give Choices<
/p> June Topics: Offer Compromises\; Think Before You Consequence\; Co
nnect First\, Then Correct New registrants will receive Zoom log i
n in their registration confirmation email. Please note this is a reoccurr
ing event\, the same log in information is valid for all 2022 sessions. Pa
rticipants need only register once. Contact Sandra Beagley at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 with any ques
tions. \; Tuesday\, May 31st\, 9:30am to 1
2:30pm Presented by Sarah Naish of Therapeutic Parenting I
nterior Community Services is extending registration for this seminar to i
nclude Vancouver Island foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers\,
social workers\, and others connected to fostering! This seminar will guid
e parents and professionals and help them to overcome challenges\, underst
and how trauma affects their children every day\, rediscover empathy\, lea
rn a step-by-step process\, answer the question why do our children do the
things they do and introduce the P.A.R.E.N.T.S Model. To
register email rsaa
t@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca with the following information: Firs
t Name\, Last Name\, E-mail\, City\, Phone number Are you a Foster Parent\, Out of Care Provider\, MCFD/DAA Social Worker o
r other community professional? Which agency do y
ou foster/work for? ICS will send registrants an email wi
th the log in information on Monday\, May 30th. Please
contact Renata Saat (she/her/hers) Network Facilitator Interior Community
Services with any questions: Cell: 250-319-6557 Toll Free: 1 877-3
76-3660 or rsaat@in
teriorcommunityservices.bc.ca \; Thursday\, June 2nd\, 10:00am to
12:00 noon Presented by Stacey Robertson\, FASD Keyworker Open to Vancouver Island Foster Parents\, Out of Care Caregivers\, Kinshi
p Caregivers\, Social Workers\, and Adoptive Parents. FASD 101 is an
informative presentation for foster parents\, caregivers\, and those conne
cted to fostering. Stacey will explore the latest information on FASD\, st
eps to getting a child&rsquo\;s diagnosis\, and how the FASD keyworker pro
gram can support families. In this presentation\, we will talk about diffe
rent ages and stages and what families may be experiencing\, and tips and
tricks to support a positive day-to-day life for those living with FASD. C
ontact Acting Cowichan Valley Coordinator Sandra Beagley at 250-618-8327 o
r dacoord@fpsss.com for more inform
ation. \; Sunday\, June 5th\, 12:00am to S
aturday\, June 18th\, 11:55pm Recording Replay of the S
eptember 9th Workshop. \;Click here to register. If you missed the live workshop\, now
is your chance to view the replay at your own pace and listen to Kee Warn
er and Marcel Gagnon speak to the challenges\, supports and information co
ncerning FASD. Kee Warner is the Executive Director of Whitecrow V
illage FASD Society. Whitecrow is a non-profit organization committed to e
ducating communities and professionals about FASD and to improving the liv
es of those affected by this prominent neurodevelopmental disability. Marc
el Gagnon is an award-winning singer-songwriter from the Lheidli T'enneh F
irst Nation who has worked for two decades with men in the provincial and
federal corrections system. Gagnon received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws
degree from UNBC in Prince George on June 25th\, 2021. Marcel w
ill speak about his struggles and accomplishments growing up with FASD. \; Date to be determined. \; Watch
your emails for more information. Available Sunday\, July 10th&n
bsp\;to Saturday\, July 23rd. Recording
Replay of the November 22nd Session. \;Click here to register. If you could not attend
the initial presentation\, this is a way for you to view the session. An Act respecting First Nations\, Inuit and Mé\;tis childre
n\, youth and families\, (formerly Bill C92). In this present
ation you will watch two short videos. April will explain the importance o
f this Act and its impact on the health and well-being of generations of I
ndigenous children and youth to come. April has taken training in An Act r
especting First Nations\, Inuit and Mé\;tis children\, youth and fam
ilies. Biography: April Reeve is the provincial Caregiver Support
Worker with Indigenous Perspectives Society as well as being a long-time f
oster parent for Indigenous children and youth. \; Available Tuesday\, July 12th to
Tuesday\, July 26th. Recording Replay of the January 1
0th Workshop. \;Click he
re to register. Open to Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers\, S
ocial workers\, Out of Care Caregivers\, and Adoptive Parents. Lor
i Nichols RN\, MS\, presented this workshop on January 10th\, 2
022. It gave an overview of the three most common classes of psychotropic
medications that are used with children and youth: Antidepressants\, Antip
sychotics\, and Stimulants. Discussion included: &bull\; H
ow the medications can change thinking\, behaviour\, and emotions
&bull\; How to recognise and communicate concerning patterns of thinking\,
emotions\, and behaviour &bull\; What changes to track and report
when someone starts a medication &bull\; Other things that can he
lp when someone is taking medication Please contact Sandra Beagley
at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-83
27 with questions. Registrants will receive an email with the link
to access the recording to watch at their own pace during the limited REP
LAY time. \; Available Sunday\, August 7th\,
to Saturday\, August 20th. Recording Replay of the Febr
uary 24th Session. \;Cli
ck here to register. This recording was an open discussion con
cerning the Act and what it may mean for caregivers. Facilitators April Re
eve\, Indigenous Perspectives Society and Sarah Hogarth\, Acting Director
of Practice with MCFD answered questions concerning the Act and how it wil
l impact caregivers and the children in their care. Biography: Sar
ah Hogarth is the Acting Director of Practice for South Island Ministry of
Child and Family Development. April Reeve is the provincial Caregiver Sup
port Worker with Indigenous Perspectives Society and a long time Indigenou
s foster parent. \; Hot Under the Collar and Blowing Your T
op Available Tuesday\, August 9th to Tuesday\, Aug
ust 23rd Recording Replay of the February 7th Workshop. \;Click here to registe
r. Katherine Paxton\, Canadian Certified Counselor Ope
n to foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, social workers\, an
d adoptive families! Hot Under the Collar and Blowing Your Top
focused on helping children and adults with an autism spectrum disor
der or other developmental disability learn helpful ways to express and ma
nage their anger. Strategies learned could also be used with all people of
different abilities with little to no adaptations and are particularity e
ffective with children. Watch for an email with the link to view the recor
ding at your own pace during the limited replay time. &nb
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SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey SELF-PACED May 1 to 31
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey Confer
ence (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and
better equip parents and caregivers to meet the everyday needs of childre
n impacted by foster care and/or adoption. With the busy parent and caregi
ver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with infor
mation being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. The se
ries will include four high-level learning modules based on the foundation
al principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). Embedded wi
thin each learning module will be a Going Deeper teaching video. One pract
ical\, encouraging Practical Perspectives video featuring the voices of ad
ult adoptees as well as adoptive and foster is included in each session. T
hey will cover\, Introduction to TBRI Connecting Principles Empowering Pri
nciples Correcting While Connecting Principles This self-paced event will
provide evidenced-based theory with every day\, practical strategies that
caregivers can readily apply in their homes. Upon registration you will ha
ve a digital workbook emailed to you\, if you require a hard copy please c
ontact Dianne at sicoord@fpsss.com. Self-Paced viewing cost: $20 payable u
pon on registration.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: th\, 10:00am\, 10:00am
Tuesday\, August 23
Meeting spot depends on weather.
This little get together is for Foster Parent s only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connection and great company.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220420T2108440Z-490916-989@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220517T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20220621;BYDAY=3TU DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Tuesday\, June 21st\, 1 0:00am to 11:00am Our monthly meetings are through Zoom\; link will be sen t by email a week before meeting. All Foster Parents are welcome to join b y video or phone to be part of our discussions and networking. For more in formation or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpss s.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, May 17th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Tuesday\, June 21st\, 10:00a m to 11:00am
Our monthly meetings are through Zoom\; link will be sent by email a week before meeting.
All Foster Parents a re welcome to join by video or phone to be part of our discussions and net working. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa B owie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-89 8-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220421T1711040Z-490916-990@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220527T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20220624;BYDAY=4FR DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Friday\, June 24th\, 10: 00am to 11:00am Link sent out week before meeting (4th Friday of the month ) These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills curr ent and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced c aregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. Contact Cather ine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com with questions and for the physical ad dress. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, May 27
Friday\, June 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Link sent out week before meeting
(4th Friday of the month)
These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportu nity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced careg ivers and MCFD Resource Worker are in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. Contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com w ith questions and for the physical address.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220421T1715490Z-490916-991@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220506T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20220603;BYDAY=1FR DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Friday\, June 3rd\, 9:30am to 10:30am CR Family Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue All foste r parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth 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 Marianne Currie at Marianne.Curri e@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, May 6th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Fr iday\, June 3rd\, 9:30am to 1 0:30am
CR Family Services conference room\, 487- 10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health S taff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, lea rn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-cha irs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisesta rt@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220421T1719050Z-490916-992@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220520T130000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Friday May 20th\, 9:00am to 1:00am (Doors open at 8:45am) Topic : Basic First Aid with CPR Level “C” course Click here to register. Cert ificate (valid for 3 years) is included with your successful completion. C ost is $75.00 per participant. Upon successful completion of the course FP SS Society will reimbursed $50.00 to caregivers via PayPal. CR Family S ervices conference room\, 487-10th Avenue Each monthly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more i nformation\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. Please con tact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com for information on First Aid training. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday May 20 th\, 9:00am to 1:00am (Doors open at 8:45am)
Topic: Basic First Aid with CPR Level &ldquo\;C&rdquo\; cou rse
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Certificate (vali d for 3 years) is included with your successful completion.
Cost is $75.00 per partici
pant. Upon successful completion of
the course
FPSS Society will
reimbursed $50.00 to caregivers via PayPal. \;<
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CR Family Services conference room\, 487-1 0th Avenue
E ach monthly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregi ving skills current! For more information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. Please conta ct Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com for in formation on First Aid training.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220421T1754090Z-490916-993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T110000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Topic: School year wrap -up\, no meetings over summer months! CR Family Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue Each monthly meeting features a timely discussion topic t o keep your caregiving skills current! For more information\, contact Cath erine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. Please contact Judy at uicoord@fpss s.com for information on First Aid training. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, June 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Top ic: School year wrap-up\, no meetings over summer months!
Each monthly meeting feature s a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For mo re information\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. Please contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com for information on First Aid trai ning.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220421T1755350Z-490916-994@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220530 SUMMARY:Child and Youth in Care Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20220421T1757010Z-490916-995@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220504T120000 SUMMARY:Drop-In Coffee Group Port Hardy RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220622;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Drop in Coffee Group NICSS Foster Caregiver Office\, Room #6 66 85 Market Street\, Robert Scott Elementary or TBD Coffee Wednesdays open d oor/drop ins are a go! This is your opportunity to touch base and grab a c up of joe for the road! As the weather warms up\, we’ll arrange to meet at outdoor venues around town. Contact Cheryl at 250-230-3484 or c.jorgenson @nicommunityservices.ca to suggest a location or to assist in planning. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Drop in Coffee Group
NICSS Foster Caregiver Office\, Room #6 6685 Market Street\, Ro bert Scott Elementary or TBD
Coffee Wednesdays open door/ drop ins are a go! This is your opportunity to touch base and grab a cup o f joe for the road! As the weather warms up\, we&rsquo\;ll arrange to meet at outdoor venues around town. Contact Cheryl at 250-230-3484 or c.jorgenson@nicommunityservice s.ca to suggest a location or to assist in planning.
\; CATEGORIES:General UID:20220421T1804160Z-490916-996@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220824T170000 SUMMARY:Foster Community Picnic - CR DESCRIPTION:FOSTER COMMUNITY PICNIC August 24th\, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Hagel Park • Please RSVP Heather at 250-923-6028 or heather.crpchelp@shaw .ca Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all Campbell River and Ar ea Foster Families\, MCFD social workers & staff\, and support workers for an afternoon of socializing. “Showers or Shine” o Please br ing your family’s picnic lunch and drinks. o Remember your law n chairs and sun protection! o Bikes\, scooters\, or other pla y equipment for your children. o Prize draws for all ages! You r whole household is welcomed. Please join us even if you have no children currently placed. See you then! Hagel Park is located approximately 10 km south of Campbell River\, off Jody Lynne Way in the York Road area. Parki ng is available at the end of Jody Lynne Way. It is a wheelchair/stroller accessible recreation area featuring a covered picnic shelter with a drink ing fountain and port-a-potty\, paved walkways for biking\, a playground f or the kids\, fenced basketball/road hockey courts\, and a playing field. PLEASE share this invitation with everyone in your fostering circle. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
FOSTER COMMUNITY PICNIC
August 24th \, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Hagel Park
&bull\; \; Please RSVP Heather at 250-923-6028 or heath er.crpchelp@shaw.ca \; \;
Your CR Foster Parent Associ ation welcomes all Campbell River and Area Foster Families\, MCFD social w orkers &\; staff\, and support workers for an afternoon of socializing. \; &ldquo\;Showers or Shine&rdquo\; \;
o \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Please bring your family&rsquo\;s picnic lunch and drinks.
o \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; R emember your lawn chairs and sun protection!
o \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Bikes\, s cooters\, or other play equipment for your children.
o \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; P rize draws for all ages!
Your whole household is welcomed. Please join us even if you have no children currently placed. See you then!
Hagel Park is located approximately 10 km south of Campbell River\, off Jody Lynne Way in the York Road area. Parking is available at the end of Jody Lynne Way. It is a wheelchair/stroller accessible recreation area fea turing a covered picnic shelter with a drinking fountain and port-a-potty\ , paved walkways for biking\, a playground for the kids\, fenced basketbal l/road hockey courts\, and a playing field. \;
PLEASE share th is invitation with everyone in your fostering circle.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Hagel Park UID:20220525T2015540Z-490916-997@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220817T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Noon to 1:00pm Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Noon to 1:00pm
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220526T1757260Z-490916-998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220713T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Noon to 1:00pm Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Noon to 1:00pm
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220526T1802490Z-490916-999@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220610T113000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregivers Gathering DESCRIPTION:10:00am to 11:30am Willow Point Splash Park\, Penfield Road\, n ear Sportsplex If its raining gathering will be held at the CR Family Serv ices boardroom. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10:00am to 11:30am
Willow Point Spl ash Park\, Penfield Road\, near Sportsplex
If its raining gatherin g will be held at the CR Family Services boardroom.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220603T1800220Z-490916-1000@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T110000 SUMMARY:Wellness Webinar - CR DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom platform event. Contact Victoria for the zoom li nk. Lots of connecting and great tips on coping in stressful times. Easy t o access and participate. Contact Victoria for more information at Victori a.Morton@gov.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Foster Parents&rsquo\; Coffee GroupTuesday\, June 2 8th\, \; 10:00am to 11:30am In person &ndash\; Willow Point&nb sp\; This is a casual &ldquo\;round the kitchen table&rdquo\; drop in event hosted by members of your CR Foster Parent Association. Your CRF PA welcomes and encourages all foster parents to attend! Our group offers confidential\, friendly conversation and practical tips from experienced c aregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For informat ion including the address directions\, please contact Tom at: (tex t/call) (250) 204-9050 \; \; \; \; \; \; or email sunrisestart@hotmail.com&nbs p\; |
6:30 to 7:30
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220711T1617450Z-490916-1003@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220803T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220803T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Hope Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:6:30 to 7:30pm Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:6:30 to 7:30pm
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220711T1619330Z-490916-1004@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221005T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221005T123000 SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Transitions Training RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20221116;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October 5th to November 16th - 9:30am to 12:30pm 7 Sessions Using evidence-based research and input from experienced foster caregivers\, FPSS Society has created a unique training program designed specifically to assist caregivers in minimizing the trauma associated with transitions for children and youth in care. Every child in care experien ces a minimum of two transitions: coming into and moving out of care. This multi-part training program focusses on the trauma-informed and culturall y sensitive reunification of children and youth (from foster home to biolo gical family). Foster caregivers learn essential transition strategies\, connect with peers in a dedicated online community\, and share information and experiences that contribute to successful transitions. Caregivers tra ined in trauma-informed transitions can improve outcomes for children and youth transitioning out of care. This training includes key topics organi zed over the following units that focus on preparing children and their ca regivers for trauma-informed transitions: Relationships The Act (Bill C-9 2) Trauma-informed Practice Policy Advocacy Grief and Loss Please check back for registration link. Limited spaces available. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesdays\, October 5th to November 16th - 9:30am to 12:30pm 7 Sessions \;
Using eviden ce-based research and input from experienced foster caregivers\, FPSS Soci ety has created a unique training program designed specifically to assist caregivers in minimizing the trauma associated with transitions for childr en and youth in care. \;
Every child in care experiences a min imum of two transitions: coming into and moving out of care. This multi-pa rt training program focusses on the trauma-informed and culturally sensiti ve reunification of children and youth (from foster home to biological fam ily). \;
Foster caregivers learn essential transition strategi es\, connect with peers in a dedicated online community\, and share inform ation and experiences that contribute to successful transitions. Caregiver s trained in trauma-informed transitions can improve outcomes for children and youth transitioning out of care. \;
This training include s key topics organized over the following units that focus on preparing ch ildren and their caregivers for trauma-informed transitions: \;
< p>RelationshipsThe Act (Bill C-92)
Trauma-informed Practi ce
Policy
Advocacy
Grief and Loss
\;< /p>
Please check back for registration link. Limited spaces available.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220818T1751440Z-490916-1005@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T120000 SUMMARY:Cultural Sharing: Traditional Foods DESCRIPTION:Presented by Erma Robinson from Usma. Open to foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, and social workers. Food is vital to all of us. It nurtures more than just our bodies. Food connects us with the ea rth\, water\, animals\, and plants. Join Usma Family Wellness Worker Erma Robinson as she shares her incredible knowledge of Traditional food resour ces\, harvesting\, cultural importance\, and ceremonial use. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Erma Robinson from Usma.
Open to foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, and social wo rkers.
Food is vital to all of us. It nurtures more than just our bodies. Food connects us with the earth\, water\, animals\, and plants. Jo in Usma Family Wellness Worker Erma Robinson as she shares her incredible knowledge of Traditional food resources\, harvesting\, cultural importance \, and ceremonial use.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220913T1942220Z-490916-1006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 SUMMARY:Tropical Escape Paint-In REPLAY Available All Month Long DESCRIPTION:Painting instructor Oliver Choquette Open to all Vancouver Isla nd foster families. Travel to a tropical sunset with swaying palm tree. Re gister to receive the supply list and the recording link. View the recordi ng at your own pace throughout October. Fun for the whole family! If suppl y cost is a barrier\, contact FPSS Regional Office at 1-888-922-8437. FPSS Society offered this event in August 2021. Please check back for registr ation link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Painting instructor Oliver Choquette
< p>Open to all Vancouver Island foster families.Travel to a tropic al sunset with swaying palm tree. Register to receive the supply list and the recording link. View the recording at your own pace throughout October . Fun for the whole family! If supply cost is a barrier\, contact FPSS Reg ional Office at 1-888-922-8437. FPSS Society offered this event in August 2021.
\;Please check back for registration link.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220818T1754170Z-490916-1007@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004 SUMMARY:Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and Fostering REPLAY RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=15 DESCRIPTION:Erma Robinson\, Usma Family Wellness Worker Open to all Vancouv er Island foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, and social wor kers. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission published 94 Calls to Action in a concerted effort to help repair the harm caused by residential schoo ls and move forward with reconciliation. Erma shared insight to some of th e Calls to Action in relation to fostering. Access to the recording of the April 27th workshop will be available for two weeks. Look for email with more information coming in September. Please check back for registration link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Erma Robinson\, Usma Family Wellness Worker
Open to all Vancouver Island foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, and social workers.
The Truth and Reconciliation Com mission published 94 Calls to Action in a concerted effort to help repair the harm caused by residential schools and move forward with reconciliatio n. Erma shared insight to some of the Calls to Action in relation to foste ring. Access to the recording of the April 27th workshop will be available for two weeks. Look for email with more information coming in September.< /p>
\;Please check back for registration link.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220818T1755420Z-490916-1008@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221005T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221005T113000 SUMMARY:SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson and a Screenagers t rained counselor. Screenagers is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families pro ven solutions that work. What started out as a personal story for one has grown into a national movement\, helping millions of teens and their famil ies navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens. Physici an and filmmaker\, Delaney Ruston decided to make Screenagers when she fou nd herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Grow ing Up In The Digital Age will be viewed\, there will be a Screenagers tra ined counselor to moderate the question and answer period after for attend ees to comment or to have clarification. Please watch your emails or check out our private Facebook group\, Foster Parent South Island Connection Fa cebook Group for detailed information. Please check back for registration link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Co-hosted by SI Coordinator Dianne Thompson and a Screenagers trained counselor.
Screenagers is the first fea ture documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and of fer parents and families proven solutions that work. What started out as a personal story for one has grown into a national movement\, helping milli ons of teens and their families navigate growing up in a world with instan t access to screens. Physician and filmmaker\, Delaney Ruston decided to m ake Screenagers when she found herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Growing Up In The Digital Age will be viewed\, the re will be a Screenagers trained counselor to moderate the question and an swer period after for attendees to comment or to have clarification.
Please watch your emails or check out our private Facebook group\, Foste r Parent South Island Connection Facebook Group for detailed informati on.
Please check back for registration link.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220824T1740420Z-490916-1009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221027T123000 SUMMARY:Youth Experiences with Anxiety and Self-Injury DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vancouver Island Crisis Society Open to all Vancou ver Island Foster Parents! This is an up-to-date\, research-based\, inform ational\, three-hour presentation about anxiety and self-injury of a non-s uicidal nature in youth. Participants learn strategies for supporting youn g people who face these challenges Including: Anxiety and its effects How to help an adolescent with anxiety The relationship between anxiety and s elf injury What is Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)? The Lived Experiences of self injury survivors Self Injury signs\, common and less common Strate gies for helping Strategies for coping Crisis Line information Social wor ker and out of care/kinship caregivers interested in this training\, pleas e contact Sandra at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 to be put on a waitl ist to participate if space allows. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Vancouver Island Crisis Societ y
Open to all Vancouver Island Foster Parents!
This is an up-to-date\, research-based\, informational\, three-hour presentation abou t anxiety and self-injury of a non-suicidal nature in youth.
Parti cipants learn strategies for supporting young people who face these challe nges Including: \;
Anxiety and its effects
How to help an adolescent with anxiety
The relationship between anxiety and s elf injury
What is Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)?
The Li ved Experiences of self injury survivors
Self Injury signs\, commo n and less common
Strategies for helping
Strategies for co ping
Crisis Line information \;
Social worker and out of care/kinship caregivers interested in this training\, please contact Sa ndra at cicoord@fpsss.co m or 250-618-8327 to be put on a waitlist to participate if space allo ws.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220829T1846200Z-490916-1010@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T113000 SUMMARY:The Circle of Security(TM)- Parenting Series RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20221102;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday for 7 weeks This is an in-person training prese nted by Campbell River Family Services (CRFS) At times\, all caregivers fe el overwhelmed as they try to meet their child’s needs. Catherine or Jessi ca will lead this training series that will help you to make sense of what your child is really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ p rogram is based on decades of research that aims to improve caregiver-chil d relationships by widening your engagement with the secure attachment cir cle. COS focuses on the child's needs and the caregiver's state of mind ra ther than the child's behaviour. Please register by calling Catherine or J essica at CRFS 250 287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Every Wednesday for 7 weeks
This is an in-person training presented by Campbell River Family Services (CRFS)
At times\, all caregivers feel overwhelmed as the y try to meet their child&rsquo\;s needs. Catherine or Jessica will lead t his training series that will help you to make sense of what your child is really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting&trade\; program is based on decades of research that aims to improve caregiver-child relat ionships by widening your engagement with the secure attachment circle. CO S focuses on the child's needs and the caregiver's state of mind rather th an the child's behaviour.
Please register by calling Cathe rine or Jessica at CRFS 250 287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1802260Z-490916-1011@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents Wellness Webinar RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221020;BYDAY=3TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T100000 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician 3rd Thursday of the month Watch your inbox for announcement of virtual or in-person locat ion. This is your space for connecting and learning practical tips for cop ing in stressful times. Victoria’s presentation always includes valuable i nformation. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.b c.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clini cian
3rd Thursday of the month
Watch your inbox for announ cement of virtual or in-person location.
This is your space for co nnecting and learning practical tips for coping in stressful times. Victor ia&rsquo\;s presentation always includes valuable information. Contact Vic toria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1801450Z-490916-1012@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T120000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents' In-person Coffee Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221025;BYDAY=4TU DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 27th\, 10:00am to 11:30am\, Heather’s home Tuesday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am\, Clemence’s home Locations to be confirmed by email. (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent A ssociation welcomes all foster parents to attend their casual round the ki tchen table gatherings which they host in members homes. The group offers confidential conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers t o help you support the child or teen in your care. For information includi ng the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Tom Robinson at (tex t/call) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, September 27th\, 10:00am to 11:30 am\, Heather&rsquo\;s home
Tuesday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 11: 30am\, Clemence&rsquo\;s home
Locations to be confirmed by email.< /p>
(4th Tuesday of the month)
Your CR Foster Parent Associati on welcomes all foster parents to attend their casual round the kitchen ta ble gatherings which they host in members homes. The group offers confiden tial conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help y ou support the child or teen in your care. For information including the a ddress\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Tom Robinson at (text/call) 250-203-9050 or s unrisestart@hotmail.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1804410Z-490916-1013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T120000 SUMMARY:Medicine Bag Workshop DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lorna Adams September 29th\, 10:00am to 12:00noon RSVP required as there are limited spots. Join your REC Team and engage in a cultural session. All Medicine Bag materials will be provided! Lorna is a Comox Valley foster caregiver. Campbell River Family Services is please d to be partnering with her to offer this wonderful opportunity to our loc al caregivers. Please save your space by contacting Catherine or Jessica a t 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Lorna Adams
September 29th\, 10:00am to 12:00noon
RSVP required as ther
e are limited spots. Join your REC Team and engage in a cultural session.
All Medicine Bag materials will be provided! Lorna is a Comox Valley foste
r caregiver. Campbell River Family Services is pleased to be partnering wi
th her to offer this wonderful opportunity to our local caregivers.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1806590Z-490916-1014@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221031T120000 SUMMARY:Annual Halloween Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:Two times to chose from: 9:00am to 12:00noon or 1:00pm to 4:00p m More details to come. Trick or Treaters in costume are especially welcom ed! The MCFD staff will have treats for the children and smiles and wishes for a Happy Halloween! Contact Sarah at 250-830-1876 for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Two times to chose from: 9:00am to 12:00noo n or 1:00pm to 4:00pm
More details to come. Trick or Treaters in c ostume are especially welcomed! The MCFD staff will have treats for the ch ildren and smiles and wishes for a Happy Halloween! Contact Sarah at 250-8 30-1876 for details.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1812000Z-490916-1015@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221031T160000 SUMMARY:Annual Halloween Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:Two times to chose from: 9:00am to 12:00noon or 1:00pm to 4:00p m More details to come. Trick or Treaters in costume are especially welcom ed! The MCFD staff will have treats for the children and smiles and wishes for a Happy Halloween! Contact Sarah at 250-830-1876 for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Two times to chose from: 9:00am to 12:00noo n or 1:00pm to 4:00pm
More details to come. Trick or Treaters in c ostume are especially welcomed! The MCFD staff will have treats for the ch ildren and smiles and wishes for a Happy Halloween! Contact Sarah at 250-8 30-1876 for details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1812440Z-490916-1016@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:All Foster Parents are welcome to our monthly meetings! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom li nk will be emailed out one week before the meeting. For more information o r add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 25 0-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All Foster Parents are welcome to our month ly meetings! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before the meeting. Fo r more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 25 0-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220822T1818560Z-490916-1018@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:All Foster Parents are welcome to our monthly meetings! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom li nk will be emailed out one week before the meeting. For more information o r add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 25 0-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All Foster Parents are welcome to our month ly meetings! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and networking. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before the meeting. Fo r more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 25 0-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220822T1820340Z-490916-1019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220923T120000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221028;BYDAY=4FR DESCRIPTION:Zoom link will be sent out the week before. (4th Friday of the month) These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experien ced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. Fo r any questions you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoor d@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Zoom link will be sent out the week before.
(4th Friday of the month)
These gatherings feature discus sions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\ ;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An email will go out the week be fore our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220822T1825080Z-490916-1020@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T120000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street This little get togeth er is for Foster Parents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connection and great company. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meeting at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street
This little get together is for Foster Parents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connection and great company.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Yellow Deli on 5th Street UID:20220822T1830260Z-490916-1021@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221025T120000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street This little get togeth er is for Foster Parents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connection and great company. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meeting at the Yellow Deli on 5th Street
This little get together is for Foster Parents only. Coffee\, tea\, and muffins provided. Please join us for connection and great company.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Yellow Deli on 5th Street UID:20220822T1831070Z-490916-1022@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T123000 SUMMARY:A Village Around Every Family DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Kathi Camilleri Via Zoom and The Foundry Boardro om Comox Valley Education Committee Decolonization in our organizations. T his webinar from the Village Workshop Series will assist you as you move f orward into reconciliation. We will deepen our understanding regarding the decolonization of our organizations and learn about how we can increase c ultural safety for families who have Indigenous ancestry. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Kathi Camilleri
Via Zoom and The Foundry Boardroom
Comox Valley Education Committee
Decolonization in our organizations. This webinar from the Village W orkshop Series will assist you as you move forward into reconciliation. We will deepen our understanding regarding the decolonization of our organiz ations and learn about how we can increase cultural safety for families wh o have Indigenous ancestry.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1833050Z-490916-1023@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Watch for location details: Zoom or CR Family Services conferen ce room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff welcome. Share you r fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local foster ing trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com o r Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch for location details: Zoom or CR Fami ly Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Supp ort staff welcome. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD update s\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson a t sunrisestart@ho tmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1835480Z-490916-1024@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221007T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Watch for location details: Zoom or CR Family Services conferen ce room\, 487-10th Avenue All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff welcome. Share you r fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local foster ing trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com o r Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch for location details: Zoom or CR Fami ly Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue
All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, Child and Youth Mental Health Staff and Foster Supp ort staff welcome. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD update s\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson a t sunrisestart@ho tmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220822T1836270Z-490916-1025@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220916T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221021;BYDAY=3FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221021T100000 DESCRIPTION:(3rd Friday of the month) Each monthly meeting features a timel y discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more inform ation or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpss s.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Friday of the month)
Each mont hly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving ski lls current! For more information or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherin e McCauley at uisbcoor d@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:CR Family Services Conference Room UID:20220822T1838460Z-490916-1026@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T120000 SUMMARY:Life Book Sessions RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221018;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T100000 DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Family Services 487 10th Avenue\, Conference Roo m (3rd Tuesday of the month) Connect with other foster caregivers while yo u create a page or two in your child or youth’s Life Book. Jessica and Cat herine will support you with supplies and guest speakers who have tips and tricks to assist you along the way. Catherine or Jessica would appreciate your rsvp. Contact them at CRFS 250 287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Family Services 487 10th Ave nue\, Conference Room
(3rd Tuesday of the month)
Connect w ith other foster caregivers while you create a page or two in your child o r youth&rsquo\;s Life Book. Jessica and Catherine will support you with su pplies and guest speakers who have tips and tricks to assist you along the way. Catherine or Jessica would appreciate your rsvp. Contact them at CRF S 250 287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Conference Room UID:20220822T2009430Z-490916-1027@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220909T120000 SUMMARY:ASANTE Centre FASD In-Depth Training DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have this BC Based Grass Roots Organization p rovide in-depth FASD training on National FASD Day. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from the Asante Centre's experienced team me mbers who provide training around the world. This training is open to EVER YONE! Click here to register for the Asante Centre FASD In-Depth Training X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are \;excited to have this BC Based Grass Roots Organization provide in-depth FASD training on National FASD D ay.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from the A sante Centre's experienced team members who provide training around the wo rld.
This training is open to EVERYONE!
Click here to register for the Asante Centre FASD In-Depth Training
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220824T1740210Z-490916-1028@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221014T110000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:(3rd Friday of the month) Each monthly meeting features a timel y discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more inform ation or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpss s.com. ONLINE - Please watch your emails for more details and Zoom links. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(3rd Friday of the month)
Each mont hly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving ski lls current! For more information or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherin e McCauley at uisbcoor d@fpsss.com.
ONLINE - Please watch your emails for more detail s and Zoom links.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221012T1715120Z-490916-1029@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021 SUMMARY:Province Wide PRO-D DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20221005T1553120Z-490916-1030@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents Wellness Webinar CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician 3rd Thursday of the month Watch your inbox for announcement of virtual or in-person locat ion. This is your space for connecting and learning practical tips for cop ing in stressful times. Victoria’s presentation always includes valuable i nformation. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.b c.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clini cian
3rd Thursday of the month
Watch your inbox for announ cement of virtual or in-person location.
This is your space for co nnecting and learning practical tips for coping in stressful times. Victor ia&rsquo\;s presentation always includes valuable information. Contact Vic toria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221013T1712100Z-490916-1031@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T120000 SUMMARY:Life Book Sessions DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Family Services 487 10th Avenue\, Conference Roo m (3rd Tuesday of the month) Connect with other foster caregivers while yo u create a page or two in your child or youth’s Life Book. Jessica and Cat herine will support you with supplies and guest speakers who have tips and tricks to assist you along the way. Catherine or Jessica would appreciate your rsvp. Contact them at CRFS 250 287-2421. MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River Family Services 487 10th Ave nue\, Conference Room
(3rd Tuesday of the month)
Connect w ith other foster caregivers while you create a page or two in your child o r youth&rsquo\;s Life Book. Jessica and Catherine will support you with su pplies and guest speakers who have tips and tricks to assist you along the way. Catherine or Jessica would appreciate your rsvp. Contact them at CRF S 250 287-2421.
MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Conference Room UID:20221014T1546260Z-490916-1032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221114T120000 SUMMARY:Working with Children who Can't Engage DESCRIPTION:“Working with Children Who Can't Engage”with Sarah Dillion of I nspire Training Monday\, November 14th\, 2022 9:30am -12:00noon Be sure to register for ICS's newest training with Sarah Dillon. Join us Monday\, November 14th\, 2022 from 9:30am – 12:00noon as we talk with Sarah Dillon about “Working with Children Who Can’t Engage”. This Zoom workshop will b e great for caregivers\, foster parents\, out of care caregivers\, social workers\, and community professionals alike! If you are interested in this workshop but can't attend on Monday\, November 14th\, please register any way and you will receive a link to watch the recording of the workshop. Th e recording will be available for seven days only. To register please e- mail Marna Forsyth: mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca with the foll owing information: First Name Last Name E-mail City Phone number Are you a foster parent\, out of care provider\, MCFD/DAA social worker or other co mmunity professional? Which agency do you foster/work for? Please register by November 12th\, 2022. ICS will email registrants the log in informatio n closer to the event date. Certificates will be available for both the li ve (zoom) workshop and the recording. Please contact ICS Network Facilit ators\, Renata Saat or Marna Forsyth at:Toll Free 1-877-376-3660 rsaat@int eriorcommunityservices.bc.ca or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&ldquo\;Working with Children Who Can 't Engage&rdquo\;with Sarah Dillion of Inspire Training \ ;
Monday\, November 14th\, 2022 9:30am -12:00noon&nbs p\; \;Be sure to register for ICS's newest t raining with Sarah Dillon. \;
Join us Monday\, No vember 14th\, 2022 from 9:30am &ndash\; 12:00noon as we talk with Sarah Di llon about &ldquo\;Working with Children Who Can&rsquo\;t Engage&rdquo\;. This Zoom workshop will be great for caregivers\, foster parents\, out of care caregivers\, social workers\, and community professionals alike!
If you are interested in this workshop but can't at
tend on Monday\, November 14th\, please register anyway and you will recei
ve a link to watch the recording of the workshop. The recording will be av
ailable for \;seven days only. \; \;
\;To register please e-mail \;Marna For
syth: \;mforsyth@interiorcommunityser
vices.bc.ca \;with the following information:
P
lease register by November 12th\, 2022. ICS will email registrants the log
in information closer to the event date.
Certificates w
ill be available for both the live (zoom) workshop and the recording.
\; \;
Please contact ICS Network Facilitators\, Rena
ta Saat or Marna Forsyth at:Toll Free 1-877-376-3660 \;rsaat@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca \;or \;mforsyth@interiorc
ommunityservices.bc.ca
Monday December 5th to Friday December 9th< /p>
MCFD office\, 929 Ironwood
Again\, this year\, your CR Fos ter Parent Association invites you to pick up holiday goodie bags availabl e at the MCFD office\, 929 Ironwood\, while supplies last\, from Monday De cember 5th to Friday December 9th. Remember the office is closed from noon to 1:00pm. These goodie bags are for every child in your home under-12 ye ars of age (fostered and others). Please keep in mind that the bags may ha ve items not suitable for our youngest children (under 2-3 years of age) a nd will need your adult supervision. Reach out to Heather 250-203-7116 or heathermur54@iclou d.com for details or to volunteer to help with this project.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1907020Z-490916-1035@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221206T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221206T133000 SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn and Holiday Potluck DESCRIPTION:Gaming 101: Kids and Screens Tuesday\, Dec 6th\, 11:30am to 1:3 0pm CR Family Services Conference Room\, 487 - 10th Avenue (Tentative) Kar en Hlady\, Gaming BC Community Engagement Watch your inbox for location de tails. We hope to gather in person. If COVID numbers lock us down again we should know in plenty of time to move it to an online presentation. (Sorr y\, no potluck then.) All foster parents and MCFD workers welcomed to join us for a little seasonal revelry and learning. Fill your plate and join K aren for an interactive discussion on Kids and Screens: The Good\, the Bad and the Creepy. Please register with Judy to assist in our planning at 25 0-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gaming 101: Kids and Screens
Tuesda y\, Dec 6th\, 11:30am to 1:30pm
CR Family Services Conference Room \, 487 - 10th Avenue (Tentative)
Karen Hlady\, Gaming BC Community Engagement
Watch your inbox for location details. We hope to gath er in person. If COVID numbers lock us down again we should know in plenty of time to move it to an online presentation. (Sorry\, no potluck then.)< /p>
All foster parents and MCFD workers welcomed to join us for a litt le seasonal revelry and learning. Fill your plate and join Karen for an in teractive discussion on Kids and Screens: The Good\, the Bad and the Creep y. Please register with Judy to assist in our planning at 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1726200Z-490916-1036@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221129T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents' In-person Coffee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 22 - 4th Tuesday of the month 10:00am to 11: 30am Tom’s home\, Willow Point – to be confirmed No December coffee meetin g – Join us for a Holiday Potluck on December 6th! Your CR Foster Parent A ssociation welcomes foster parents to attend their casual round the kitche n table gatherings which they host in members homes. The group offers conf idential conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to he lp you support the child or teen in your care. For information including t he address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Tom Robinson at (text/ca ll) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, November 22 - 4th Tuesday of the month
10:00am to 11:30am
Tom&rsquo\;s home\, Willow Point &ndash\; to be confirmed
No December coffee meeting &ndash\; Join us for a Holiday Potluck on December 6th!
Your CR Foster Parent As sociation welcomes foster parents to attend their casual round the kitchen table gatherings which they host in members homes. The group offers confi dential conversation and practical tips from experienced caregivers to hel p you support the child or teen in your care. For information including th e address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Tom Robinson at (text/cal l) 250-203-9050 or sunrisestart@hotmail.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221031T2027200Z-490916-1037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T110000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am CR Family Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue 3rd Friday of the month No December meet ing Each monthly meeting features a timely discussion topic to keep your c aregiving skills current! For more information or to suggest a topic\, con tact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, November 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
CR Family Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue
3rd Friday of the month
No December meeting
Each monthly meeti ng features a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills curre nt! For more information or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherine McCaule y at uisbcoord@fpsss.c om.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221031T2038050Z-490916-1039@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221104T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 4th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Watch your inbox for location details Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Mari anne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topi c. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, November 4th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Watch your inbox for location details
Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff in vited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and disc uss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1834510Z-490916-1040@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221202T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am Watch your inbox for location details Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Mari anne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topi c. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, December 2nd\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Watch your inbox for location details
Foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff in vited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and disc uss local fostering trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1852410Z-490916-1041@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221103T120000 SUMMARY:Medicine Bag Workshop DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lorna Adams Thursday\, November 3rd 10:00am to 12: 00noon Watch your inbox for location details. RSVP required as there are l imited spots. Join your REC Team and engage in a cultural session. Medicin e Bag materials will be provided! Lorna is a Comox Valley foster caregiver . Campbell River Family Services is pleased to be partnering with her to o ffer this wonderful opportunity to our local caregivers. Save your space b y contacting Catherine or Jessica at 250-287-2421. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Lorna Adams
Thursday\, November 3rd 10:00am to 12:00noon
Watch your inbox for location d etails.
RSVP required as there are limited spots. Join your REC Te am and engage in a cultural session. Medicine Bag materials will be provid ed! Lorna is a Comox Valley foster caregiver. Campbell River Family Servic es is pleased to be partnering with her to offer this wonderful opportunit y to our local caregivers. Save your space by contacting Catherine or Jess ica at 250-287-2421.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1854240Z-490916-1042@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221125T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am No meeting in Decem ber Zoom link sent out week before or attend in-person at 1415 Cliffe Ave\ , Courtenay. 4th Friday of each month. These gatherings feature discussion s to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker ar e always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contac t Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, November 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
No meeting in December
Zoom link sent out week before or attend in-person at 1415 Cliffe Ave\, Courtenay.
4th Friday of eac h month.
These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiv ing skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fel low caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Cather ine McCauley at uisbco ord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1903550Z-490916-1043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T111500 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 15th\, 10:15am to 11:15am No meeting in Dece mber All our meetings are through Zoom\; link will be sent by email one we ek before meeting. Foster Parents are welcome to our monthly Partnership m eetings! Join by Zoom or phone and be part of our discussions and networki ng. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, November 15th\, 10:15am to 11:15a m
No meeting in December
All our meetings are through Zoom \; link will be sent by email one week before meeting.
Foster Pare nts are welcome to our monthly Partnership meetings! Join by Zoom or phone and be part of our discussions and networking. For more information or ad d to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221028T1906150Z-490916-1044@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221129T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221129T123000 SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Approaches for Suicide Awareness and Intervention DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 29th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Presented by Lyndsa y Wells from the Vancouver Island Crisis Society This virtual workshop is open to all Vancouver Island foster parents. Waitlist for out of care/kins hip caregivers and social workers. There is an established link between su icide and psychological trauma/early childhood trauma. Being alert to the possibility of suicide while building relationships based on trust\, safet y\, and compassion are cornerstones of suicide prevention. In this worksho p participants will learn: The elements of trauma The effects of trauma Th e connection between trauma and suicide How to be alert to the possibility of suicidal thinking How to respond Tools for helping Helpful community resources How to utilize the 24-hour crisis lines as a community partner/s ource of support Limited spaces. Registration required. Foster Parents Reg ister here. Out of care/kinship caregivers or social workers interested i n this training\, please contact Sandra at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-83 27 to be put on a waitlist to participate if space allows. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, November 29th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Presented by Lyndsay Wells from the Vancouver Island Crisis Socie ty
This virtual workshop is open to all Vancouver Island foster pa rents.
Waitlist for out of care/kinship caregivers and soc ial workers.
There is an established link between suicide and psychological trauma/early childhood trauma. Being alert to the possi bility of suicide while building relationships based on trust\, safety\, a nd compassion are cornerstones of suicide prevention.
In this work shop participants will learn:
Limited spaces. Regis tration required. \;Foster Parents Register here. \;
Out of care/kinship caregivers or social workers interested in this traini ng\, please contact Sandra at cicoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327 to be put on a waitlist to par ticipate if space allows.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221028T1912560Z-490916-1045@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221117T143000 SUMMARY:Connect In Circle Foster Homes Standard Training DESCRIPTION:All Campbell River Foster Parents welcomed and encouraged to at tend. Thursday\, November 17\, 2022\, from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM PST Doors o pen at 8:30am\, sessions start at 9:15am. To register click here or contac t Judy at 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com Connect in Circle to listen\, reflect\, and learn with local elders\, knowledge keepers\, and fellow fos ter parents. This will be a must-see learning event. Please come for all o r part of the day. Sessions: Gathering the Circle. Two-Eyed Seeing: Elder Albert Marshall's model. Connect in Circle. Lunch provided by The Fork a nd Arrow Your comfort and health are important to us. Rotary Hall is a lar ge\, well-ventilated room. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided (or b ring your own). Contact your resource social worker if you require assista nce arranging childcare or wish to recommend a screened relief provider. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All Campbell River Foster Parents w elcomed and encouraged to attend. \;
Thursday\, Novem ber 17\, 2022\, from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM PST
Doors open at 8:30am\, sessions start at 9:15am.
To register \;click here or contact Judy at 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com
Connect in Circle to listen\, r eflect\, and learn with local elders\, knowledge keepers\, and fellow fost er parents.
This will be a must-see learning event. Please come fo r all or part of the day. \;
Sessions:
< ol>Lunch provided by The Fork and Arrow
Your comfort and he alth are important to us. Rotary Hall is a large\, well-ventilated room. M asks and hand sanitizer will be provided (or bring your own). Contact your resource social worker if you require assistance arranging childcare or w ish to recommend a screened relief provider.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20221109T1744210Z-490916-1046@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230109T130000 SUMMARY:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Training RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230116;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Training Monday\, J anuary 9th\, 9:30am to 1:00pm Monday\, January 16th\, 9:30am to 1:00pm Fac ilitated by Ros Pringle Participants will receive in-depth information tha t will assist them in understanding the process and carrying out support f or Foster Parents going through the Investigation Process or engaged in a serious disagreement with Ministry staff. To participant in the IRS traini ng you must be pre-approved and selected by your Resource Social Worker (t hey can email us their response). Attendance on both days is mandatory. *N ote: If you would like to be considered for approval to attend this traini ng\, contact your Resource Social Worker for more information. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Investigation and Resolution Support Worker Training
Monday\, January 9th\, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Monday\, January 16th\, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Facilitated by Ros Pringle
< p>Participants will receive in-depth information that will assist them in understanding the process and carrying out support for Foster Parentsgoing through the Investigation Process or engaged in a serious disagr eement with Ministry staff.
To participant in the IRS training you must be pre-approved and selected by your Resource Social Worker (they ca n email us their response). Attendance on both days is mandatory.
*Note: If you would like to be considered for approval to attend this trai ning\, contact your Resource Social Worker for more information.
< a href='https://bit.ly/3GjSVpY.' rel='nofollow'>Click here to register.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221214T2158440Z-490916-1047@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T120000 SUMMARY:Resiliency – Bounce Back & Thrive!ᴼᴹ Training Series RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230224;BYDAY=FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T100000 DESCRIPTION:Six Virtual Friday Sessions - 10:00am to 12:00 noon January 13t h\, 20th\, 27th and February 3rd\, 17th\, 24th Facilitated by Lori Nichols \, RN\, MS Open only to foster parents. Bounce Back & Thrive!ᴼᴹ (BBT) is a resiliency skills training program designed to meet the needs of parents and those caring for children and youth in a parenting role. As fostering has unique challenges\, Lori Nichols will enhance this training for foster parents. This training will focus on increasing the ability of foster par ents to build resilience in their daily interactions with those they care for and how to directly introduce foundational resiliency skills to childr en and youth that will help them bounce back and thrive. BBT is an interac tive program delivered through information exchange\, activities\, video c lips\, discussion\, and skills practice. BBT uses a relationship-based\, c ognitive-behavioural and social problem-solving approach combined with sel f-regulation strategies. Space is limited to 10 participants for this spec ial training series. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Six Virtual Friday Sessions - 10:00am to 12:00 noon
January 13th\, 20th\, 27th and February 3rd\, 17th\, 24th
Facilitated by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS
Op en only to foster parents.
Bounce Back &\; Thrive!ᴼᴹ (BBT) is a resiliency skills training program designed to meet the needs of parents and those caring for children and youth in a parenting role. As fostering has unique challenges\, Lori Nichols will enhance this training for foster parents.
This training will focus on increasing the ability of fo ster parents to build resilience in their daily interactions with those th ey care for and how to directly introduce foundational resiliency skills t o children and youth that will help them bounce back and thrive.
B BT is an interactive program delivered through information exchange\, acti vities\, video clips\, discussion\, and skills practice. BBT uses a relati onship-based\, cognitive-behavioural and social problem-solving approach c ombined with self-regulation strategies.
Space is limited to 10 pa rticipants for this special training series.
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Tuesday\, January 24th\, 9:30am to 11:00am< /p>
Facilitated by April Reeve with guest speaker Sandy Case \;
Please join us for Part 3 of the series. In this session\, we will h ave two long-time\, experienced foster parents with over 50 years of combi ned knowledge speak on transitions. They will cover issues they have encou ntered and share strategies and insights that worked for them. Discussion will follow.
April Reeve\, a long time Indigenous foster parent an d Indigenous Perspectives Society caregiver support worker\, facilitates t his presentation. Highlights of the Act are covered with open dialogue for caregivers who have questions. Guest speakers at each session share infor mation and answer questions.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221214T2206340Z-490916-1049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230201T123000 SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Transition Training© RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230315;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Transition Training© Wednesdays\, February 1st to March 15th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (Seven sessions) Facilitated by Ros Prin gle Every child in care experiences a minimum of two transitions: coming i nto and moving out of care. In this training module\, we will focus on reu nification of children and youth (from foster home to biological family)\, where it is essential that the transitions be trauma-informed and cultura lly sensitive. Foster Parents will learn transition strategies\, connect w ith peers in a dedicated online community\, and share information that con tributes to successful transitions. Caregivers trained in creating trauma- informed transitions can improve the outcomes for the children and youth t ransitioning out of foster care. For the first step in the registration pr ocess. Click here to pre-register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trauma-Informed Transition Training©\;< /p>
Wednesdays\, February 1st to March 15th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (Seven sessions)
Facilitated by Ros Pringle
Every child in care experiences a minimum of two transitions: coming into and moving out of ca re. In this training module\, we will focus on reunification of children a nd youth (from foster home to biological family)\, where it is essential t hat the transitions be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
F oster Parents will learn transition strategies\, connect with peers in a d edicated online community\, and share information that contributes to succ essful transitions. Caregivers trained in creating trauma-informed transit ions can improve the outcomes for the children and youth transitioning out of foster care.
For the first step in the registration process.&n bsp\;Click here to pre-r egister.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221214T2256010Z-490916-1050@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T123000 SUMMARY:Communication Skills for Helping Relationships with Children & Yout h DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 10th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Presented by Ashleig h Martinflatt\, Clinical Counselor Open to foster parents\, out of care/ki nship caregivers and social workers. To be effective at helping others\, t here are essential communication skills that must be understood and applie d. Communicating while helping children/youth in care is different from ou r everyday communication. In this experiential workshop\, presenter Ashlei gh Martinflatt will share basic and advanced communication skills such as caring confrontation\, empathy\, reflective feeling statements\, and many more. Participants will have the opportunity to explore\, discuss and prac tice these skills. Please contact Area Coordinator Sandra at 250-618-8327 or cicoord@fpsss.com with questions. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, February 10th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm< /p>
Presented by Ashleigh Martinflatt\, Clinical Counselor
Ope n to foster parents\, out of care/kinship caregivers and social workers.
To be effective at helping others\, there are essential communicati on skills that must be understood and applied. Communicating while helping children/youth in care is different from our everyday communication.
In this experiential workshop\, presenter Ashleigh Martinflatt will sh are basic and advanced communication skills such as caring confrontation\, empathy\, reflective feeling statements\, and many more. Participants wil l have the opportunity to explore\, discuss and practice these skills. Ple ase contact Area Coordinator Sandra at 250-618-8327 or cicoord@fpsss.com with questions. \ ;Click here to register. \;
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221214T2259040Z-490916-1051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T123000 SUMMARY:Cultural Safety Discovering Worldviews DESCRIPTION:Cultural Safety Discovering Worldviews Tuesday\, February 28th\ ; 9:30am to 12:30pm Presented by Riley McKenzie Open to all Vancouver Isla nd Foster and Kinship Caregivers! Discovering Worldviews online workshop invites participants to explore how their own worldviews effect their lens re: decolonization and reconciliation. Through discussions and small grou p exercises\, they will be encouraged to examine their own worldview in re lation to an Indigenous worldview to expand their own awareness of potenti al bias. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cultural Safety Discovering Worldviews
Tuesday\, February 28th\; 9:30am to 12:30pm
Presented by Riley McKenzie
Open to all Vancouver Island Foster and Kinship Caregivers! \;
Discovering Worldviews online workshop invites participants to explore how their own worldviews effect their len s re: decolonization and reconciliation.
Through discussions and s mall group exercises\, they will be encouraged to examine their own worldv iew in relation to an Indigenous worldview to expand their own awareness o f potential bias.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230209T2140550Z-490916-1052@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220110T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20220214;BYDAY=2TU DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting (NEW DATE\, 2nd Tuesday of the month) Tuesday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Tuesday\, Februar y 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD meeting room\, 929 Ironwood Street or Zoom link Watch your inbox for Zoom link. All foster parents\, MCFD social wor kers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share you r fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local foster ing trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com o r Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
(NEW DATE\, 2nd Tuesday of the month)
Tuesday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Tuesday\, February 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
MCFD meeting room\, 929 Ironwood Street or Zoom link
Watch yo ur inbox for Zoom link.
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 fosteri ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Cur rie at Marianne. Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic .
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1833590Z-490916-1053@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230110T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230110T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20230214;BYDAY=2TU DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting (NEW DATE\, 2nd Tuesday of the month) Tuesday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am Tuesday\, Februar y 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD meeting room\, 929 Ironwood Street or Zoom link Watch your inbox for Zoom link. All foster parents\, MCFD social wor kers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff and Foster Support staff invited. Share you r fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local foster ing trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com o r Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting
(NEW DATE\, 2nd Tuesday of the month)
Tuesday\, January 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Tuesday\, February 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
MCFD meeting room\, 929 Ironwood Street or Zoom link
Watch yo ur inbox for Zoom link.
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 fosteri ng trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Cur rie at Marianne. Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic .
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1836360Z-490916-1054@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230119T113000 SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Workshop Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking Workshop Thursday\, January 19th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Campbell River Family Services Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue Facilitated by Myra Kohler\, Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) All Fo ster and Kinship Caregivers and MCFD staff are invited. CRFS and your Reso urce Enhancement Team hope you can join the session for this important top ic. Please call Jessica or Catherine at 250 287-2421 to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Human Trafficking Workshop
Thursday \, January 19th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Campbell River Family Service s Conference Room\,
487-10th Avenue
Facilitated by Myra Ko hler\, Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP)
All Foster and Kinsh ip Caregivers and MCFD staff are invited. CRFS and your Resource Enhanceme nt Team hope you can join the session for this important topic. Please cal l Jessica or Catherine at 250 287-2421 to register.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1902070Z-490916-1055@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230120T110000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Friday\, January 20th\, 10:00am t o 11:00am February’s date to be announced CR Family Services Conference Ro om\, 487-10th Avenue (3rd Friday of the month) Each monthly meeting featur es a timely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For m ore information or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisb coord@fpsss.com or Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Frida y\, January 20th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
February&rsquo\;s date to be announced
CR Family Services Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(3rd Friday of the month)
Each monthly meeting features a ti mely discussion topic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more inf ormation or to suggest a topic\, contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com or Judy a t uicoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1841450Z-490916-1056@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230131T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents' In-person Coffee Meeting Campbell River RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20230228;BYDAY=4TU DESCRIPTION:Foster Parents’ In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, January 31st \, 10:00am to 11:30am Host: Heather Murphy Tuesday\, February 28th\, 10:00 am to 11:30am Host: Clemence Lecours (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Fo ster Parent Association welcomes foster parents to join their casual round the kitchen table gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregi vers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For information i ncluding the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/ call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parents&rsquo\; In-person Coffee Mee ting
Tuesday\, January 31st\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Hea ther Murphy
Tuesday\, February 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
H ost: Clemence Lecours
(4th Tuesday of the month)
Your CR F oster Parent Association welcomes foster parents to join their casual roun d the kitchen table gatherings which they host in members&rsquo\; homes. T he group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experience d caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For infor mation including the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy a t (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1843400Z-490916-1057@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230216T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Parents Wellness Webinar DESCRIPTION:Foster Parents Wellness Webinars are back! Thursday\, February 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician (3r d Thursday of the month) Watch your inbox for the Zoom link. Starting in F ebruary\, Victoria Morton is hosting exciting new presentations that are e ssential to your self care and wellness. This is your space for connecting and learning about practical tips for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Watch your emails for updates about online sessions. Conta ct Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parents Wellness Webinars are back!< /p>
Thursday\, February 16th\, 10:00am to 11:00am \; \;
< p>Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician(3rd Thursday of the month)
Watch your inbox for the Zoom link.
Starting in Feb ruary\, Victoria Morton is hosting exciting new presentations that are ess ential to your self care and wellness. This is your space for connecting a nd learning about practical tips for coping with the stresses of being a p ublic parent. Watch your emails for updates about online sessions. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1844500Z-490916-1058@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T111500 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 17\, 10:15am to 11:15am We will email the lin k for this Zoom metting one week before it happens. All Foster Parents are welcom to the monthly Partnership meetings! Please Zoom in or phone in an d be part of our discussion and networking. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898 -4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 17\, 10:15am to 11:15am
We will email the link for this Zoom metting one week befo re it happens.
All Foster Parents are welcom to the monthly Partne rship meetings! Please Zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussion a nd networking. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please conta ct Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1851300Z-490916-1059@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230221T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230221T111500 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 21\, 10:15am to 11:15am We will email the li nk for this Zoom metting one week before it happens. All Foster Parents ar e welcom to the monthly Partnership meetings! Please Zoom in or phone in a nd be part of our discussion and networking. For more information or to ad d to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-89 8-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, February 21\, 10:15am to 11:15am< /p>
We will email the link for this Zoom metting one week bef ore it happens.
All Foster Parents are welcom to the monthly Partn ership meetings! Please Zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussion and networking. For more information or to add to the agenda\, please cont act Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1853030Z-490916-1060@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230127T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person or Zoom To pic and Zoom link sent out week before meeting. These gatherings feature d iscussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to 'ch eck in' with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource W orker are always in attendance. For any questions and for the address plea se contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, January 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am< /p>
In-person or Zoom
Topic and Zoom link sent out week before meeting. These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skil ls current and an opportunity to 'check in' with fellow caregivers! Experi enced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For an y questions and for the address please contact Catherine McCauley at \ ;uisbcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1859500Z-490916-1061@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230224T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person or Zoom T opic and Zoom link sent out week before meeting. These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to 'c heck in' with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For any questions and for the address ple ase contact Catherine McCauley at uisbcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, February 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
In-person or Zoom
Topic and Zoom link sent out week befor e meeting. These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving ski lls current and an opportunity to 'check in' with fellow caregivers! Exper ienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For a ny questions and for the address please contact Catherine McCauley at \;uisbcoord@fpsss.com< /a>.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20221223T1901300Z-490916-1062@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419 SUMMARY:Cultural Sharing DESCRIPTION:Cultural Sharing Wednesday\, April 19th\, Time TBA Facilitated by Erma Robinson Usma Wellness Team’s Erma Robinson will offer a present ation on Indigenous Mythology. Watch your emails for time and registration links or contact FPSS’s Port Alberni local Coordinator Juanita Currie at 250-735-1124 or pacoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cultural Sharing
Wednesday\, April 19th\, Time TBA
Facilitated by Erma Robinson
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Usma Wellness Team&rsquo\;s Erma Robinson will offer a presentation on Indigenous Mythology. Watch your emails for time and registration links or contact FPSS&rsquo\;s Port Alberni local Coordinator Juanita Currie at 25 0-735-1124 or pacoord@fp sss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230227T2110570Z-490916-1063@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T123000 SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey TBRI® RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230509;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Hope for the Journey TBRI® Conference-Morning 2023 Four-Part Tr aining Series Tuesday Mornings\, April 18th\, 25th\, May 2nd and 9th\, 9:3 0am to 12:30 noon. Facilitated and Hosted by two FPSS Coordinators Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship and Adoptive Homes Join facilitators as the y review four high-level learning modules with opportunities to go deeper into each topic. Learn to recognize the specific needs of the whole child and use principles of Connecting\, Empowering\, Correcting\; and practical steps to help children thrive. Gain insights\, strategies\, and practical tools that help parents and caregivers achieve effective behavioral chang e while promoting lasting connection and healing with their children. Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI Week 2 - Connecting Principles Week 3 - Empoweri ng Principles Week 4 - Correcting While Connecting Principles The Hope for the Journey Four Session Series fee of $20/participant is payable on the FPSS registration site. Vancouver Island Foster parents with current Foste r Care Home Agreements will receive a registration fee reimbursement upon their completion of the four sessions. Contact SI Coordinator\, Dianne Tho mpson\, 778-430-5459. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hope for the Journey TBRI®\; Conference- Morning 2023
Four-Part Training Series Tuesday Mo rnings\, April 18th\, 25th\, May 2nd and 9th\, 9:30am to 12:30 noon.
Facilitated and Hosted by two FPSS Coordinators
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Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship and Adoptive Homes
Join facil itators as they review four high-level learning modules with opportunities to go deeper into each topic. Learn to recognize the specific needs of th e whole child and use principles of Connecting\, Empowering\, Correcting\; and practical steps to help children thrive. Gain insights\, strategies\, and practical tools that help parents and caregivers achieve effective be havioral change while promoting lasting connection and healing with their children.
Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI
Week 2 - Connectin g Principles
Week 3 - Empowering Principles
Week 4 - Corre cting While Connecting Principles
The Hope for the Journey Four Se ssion Series fee of $20/participant is payable on the FPSS registration si te. Vancouver Island Foster parents with current Foster Care Home Agreemen ts will receive a registration fee reimbursement upon their completion of the four sessions. Contact SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson\, 778-430-5459 .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230227T2114340Z-490916-1064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230327T123000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies (Virtual) RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230508;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230410T093000 DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Training (Virtual) Monday\, March 27th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday\, April 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday\, April 17th\, 9:30a m to 12:30pm Monday\, April 24th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday\, May 1st\, 9: 30am to 12:30pm Monday\, May 8th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Facilitated by Ros Pr ingle *Note: NO CLASS Easter Monday\, April 10th The Safe Babies Program supports infants from birth to three years of age who have been placed in the care of the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. Foster par ents and social workers receive training and support so that infants in th e foster care system who have experienced prenatal exposure to alcohol or other drugs are cared for in safe environments that support optimal physic al\, cognitive and emotional development. To participant in the Safe Babie s Training you must be pre-approved and selected by your Resource Social W orker. Attendance on all six days is mandatory. If you would like to be co nsidered for approval to attend this training\, please contact your Resour ce Social Worker. Seating is limited. *Note: If you would like to be consi dered for approval to attend this virtual training\, please contact your R esource Social Worker for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Training (Virtual)
Mond ay\, March 27th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Monday\, April 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Monday\, April 17th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Monday\, April 24th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Monday\, May 1st\, 9:30am to 12:30p m
Monday\, May 8th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Facilitated by Ros Pringle \;
*Note: NO CLASS Easter Monday\, April 10th
The Safe Babies Program supports infants from birth to three years of age who have been placed in the care of the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. Foster parents and social workers receive training and suppo rt so that infants in the foster care system who have experienced prenatal exposure to alcohol or other drugs are cared for in safe environments tha t support optimal physical\, cognitive and emotional development.
To participant in the Safe Babies Training you must be pre-approved and se lected by your Resource Social Worker. Attendance on all six days is manda tory. If you would like to be considered for approval to attend this train ing\, please contact your Resource Social Worker. Seating is limited.
*Note: If you would like to be considered for approval to attend this virtual training\, please contact your Resource Social Worker for more inf ormation.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230227T2117150Z-490916-1065@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410 SUMMARY:Easter Monday DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20230227T2118000Z-490916-1066@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230413T120000 SUMMARY:Sex Trafficking in Our Backyard DESCRIPTION:Sex Trafficking in Our Backyard Thursday\, April 13th\, 10:00am to 12:00noon Facilitated by Kerri Isham\, Certified Sexual Health Educato r Let’s shine some light on a dark topic. This workshop will explore the definition of sex trafficking\, who is trafficking who\, luring tactics us ed\, recruitment\, barriers to exiting\, available resources and the impac t sex trafficking has on individuals\, families\, and our communities. Fre e for all Vancouver Island foster parents! Registration required. Foster C aregivers click here to register. Not a foster parent? Social workers\, ki nship caregivers\, and others can purchase workshop tickets from Kerri Ish am. Others register at http://bit.ly/3DyiYYm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sex Trafficking in Our Backyard
Thu rsday\, April 13th\, 10:00am to 12:00noon
Facilitated by Kerri Ish am\, Certified Sexual Health Educator \;
Let&rsquo\;s shine so me light on a dark topic. This workshop will explore the definition of sex trafficking\, who is trafficking who\, luring tactics used\, recruitment\ , barriers to exiting\, available resources and the impact sex trafficking has on individuals\, families\, and our communities. Free for all Vancouv er Island foster parents! Registration required.
Foster Caregivers click here to register.
Not a foster parent? Social workers\, kinship caregivers\, an d others can purchase workshop tickets from Kerri Isham.
Others re gister at http://bit.ly/3Dy iYYm
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230227T2134350Z-490916-1067@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T110000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers Wellness Webinars DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Host Victoria Morton \, MCFD CYMH Clinician This is your place for connecting and learning prac tical tips for coping in stressful times. Victoria’s presentation includes valuable information that is essential to your self care and wellness. Wa tch your emails for updates about online sessions. Contact Victoria for mo re information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, April 20th\, 10:00am to 11:00am< /p>
Host Victoria Morton\, MCFD CYMH Clinician
This is your pl ace for connecting and learning practical tips for coping in stressful tim es. Victoria&rsquo\;s presentation includes valuable information that is e ssential to your self care and wellness. Watch your emails for updates abo ut online sessions. Contact Victoria for more information at Victoria.Morton@gov.bc.ca .
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230302T1829420Z-490916-1068@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers In-Person Coffee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Parents’ In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, April 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend their round the kitchen table gatherings hosted in membe rs’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical tips fro m experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your car e. For information including the address\, please watch your inbox\, or co ntact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parents&rsquo\; In-person Coffee Mee ting
Tuesday\, April 25th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Your CR Fos ter Parent Association welcomes all foster parents to attend their round t he kitchen table gatherings hosted in members&rsquo\; homes. The group off ers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For information inclu ding the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call ) 250-204-1566 or uicoor d@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1831550Z-490916-1069@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T120000 SUMMARY:Little Warriors Prevent it! DESCRIPTION:Little Warriors Prevent It! prevent child sexual abuse workshop . Thursday\, March 23rd\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon CR Family Services Conferen ce room\, 487-10th Avenue Facilitated by Michael Collins (Registration lim ited\, approximately 10 participants) Our workshop facilitator will be onl ine from Alberta\, participants will meet at CR Family Services Conference room. The Little Warriors Prevent It! workshop is an interactive workshop designed to instruct adults on how to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse by improving attitudes\, knowledge\, and behaviour of workshop part icipants. This workshop is unique in Canada and was developed using resear ch-informed methods and evaluated with scientific rigour. During the works hop participants learn to “STOP” child sexual abuse using the following st eps: Study Talk Observe Prepare for Action. Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the workshop. Contact Cathe rine McCauley catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca for registration details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Little Warriors Prevent It! prevent child s exual abuse workshop.
Thursday\, March 23rd\, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
CR Family Services Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue
Faci litated by Michael Collins
(Registration limited\, approximately 1 0 participants)
Our workshop facilitator will be online from Alber ta\, participants will meet at CR Family Services Conference room.
The Little Warriors Prevent It! workshop is an interactive workshop desig ned to instruct adults on how to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse by improving attitudes\, knowledge\, and behaviour of workshop participan ts. This workshop is unique in Canada and was developed using research-inf ormed methods and evaluated with scientific rigour. During the workshop pa rticipants learn to &ldquo\;STOP&rdquo\; child sexual abuse using the foll owing steps: Study Talk Observe Prepare for Action. Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the workshop. Conta ct Catherine McCauley catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca for registration details.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1834120Z-490916-1070@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T113000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Friday\, March 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Friday\, April 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am CR Family Services confer ence room\, 487-10th Avenue Safe Babies Caregivers are invited to network\ , support\, and learn from one another. The CRFS meeting room is infant fr iendly. Snacks provided. Contact Judy for details 250-204-1566 or uicoord@ fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
Frida y\, March 17th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Friday\, April 21st\, 10:00am to 11:30am
CR Family Services conference room\, 487-10th Avenue
Safe Babies Caregivers are invited to network\, support\, and learn from one another. The CRFS meeting room is infant friendly. Snacks provide d. Contact Judy for details 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1835540Z-490916-1071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting (NEW date\, 2nd Tuesd ay of every second month) Tuesday\, March 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD me eting room\, 929 Ironwood Street Please rsvp to Judy uicoord@fpsss.com if you prefer to attend via Zoom. All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fos tering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering t rends. Contact Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more infor mation or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting
(NEW date\, 2nd Tuesday of every second month)
Tuesday\, Ma rch 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
MCFD meeting room\, 929 Ironwood Stre et
Please rsvp to Judy uicoord@fpsss.com if you prefer to attend via Zoom.
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 Marianne Curri e at Marianne.Cu rrie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.< /p>
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1838420Z-490916-1072@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230302T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230302T111500 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meetings Tuesday\, April 18th\, 10:15am to 11:15am In-person at The Foundry\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay (Beside the firehall) We are now meeting in-person as well as Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed out the week before the me eting. All foster parents are welcome to join! For more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250- 898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partners hip Monthly Meetings
Tuesday\, April 18th\, 10:15am to 11:15am
In-person at The Foundry\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay
(Besid e the firehall)
We are now meeting in-person as well as Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed out the week before the meeting. All foster pare nts are welcome to join! For more information or to add to the agenda\, pl ease contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1842370Z-490916-1073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230327T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Chitchat Monday\, March 27th from 10:00am to 11:00 am In-person at The Foundry\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay This foster pare nt-only get-together has been much needed since Covid restrictions have be en lifted. We have had great attendance and connection by both new and sea soned foster parents. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Chitchat
Monday\, Marc h 27th from 10:00am to 11:00am
In-person at The Foundry\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay
This foster parent-only get-together has been much needed since Covid restrictions have been lifted. We have had great a ttendance and connection by both new and seasoned foster parents.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1844280Z-490916-1074@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230424T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Chit-Chat DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Chitchat Monday\, April 24th from 10:00am to 11:00 am In-person at The Foundry\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay This foster pare nt-only get-together has been much needed since Covid restrictions have be en lifted. We have had great attendance and connection by both new and sea soned foster parents. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Chitchat
Monday\, Apri l 24th from 10:00am to 11:00am
In-person at The Foundry\, 575 10th Street\, Courtenay
This foster parent-only get-together has been much needed since Covid restrictions have been lifted. We have had great a ttendance and connection by both new and seasoned foster parents.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1845250Z-490916-1075@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230324T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday\, March 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am Topic and Zoom link will be sent out the week before the meeting. These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills curren t and an opportunity to “check-in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced car egivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For more inform ation\, and location address please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.co m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Frid ay\, March 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Topic and Zoom link will be s ent out the week before the meeting. These gatherings feature discussion t o keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check- in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resourc e Worker are always in attendance. For more information\, and location add ress please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1849280Z-490916-1076@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday\, April 28\, 10:00am to 1 1:00am Topic and Zoom link will be sent out the week before the meeting. T hese gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check-in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced careg ivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For more informat ion\, and location address please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Frid ay\, April 28\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Topic and Zoom link will be sen t out the week before the meeting. These gatherings feature discussion to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check-in &rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. For more information\, and location addre ss please contact Lisa Bowie at \;cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230302T1855140Z-490916-1077@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Wednesday\, April 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Go to https://fosterhope.ca/ for more i nformation or to register. For stories of BC Foster Families visit: https: //fosternow.gov.bc.ca/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Wednesday\, Apri l 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1: 00pm
Go to https:/ /fosterhope.ca/ for more information or to register.
For stori es of BC Foster Families visit: https://fosternow.gov.bc.ca/.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230302T2050550Z-490916-1078@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230322T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Wednesday\, April 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Go to https://fosterhope.ca/ for more i nformation or to register. For stories of BC Foster Families visit: https: //fosternow.gov.bc.ca/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Wednesday\, Apri l 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1: 00pm
Go to https:/ /fosterhope.ca/ for more information or to register.
For stori es of BC Foster Families visit: https://fosternow.gov.bc.ca/.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230302T2054200Z-490916-1079@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230405T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230405T193000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Wednesday\, April 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Go to https://fosterhope.ca/ for more i nformation or to register. For stories of BC Foster Families visit: https: //fosternow.gov.bc.ca/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm
Wednesday\, Apri l 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1: 00pm
Go to https:/ /fosterhope.ca/ for more information or to register.
For stori es of BC Foster Families visit: https://fosternow.gov.bc.ca/.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230302T2052490Z-490916-1080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T130000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent information Sessions Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Wednesday\, April 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Go t o https://fosterhope.ca/ for more information or to register. For stories of BC Foster Families visit: https://fosternow.gov.bc.ca/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Parent information Sessions
Wednesday\, March 8th\, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Wednesday\, March 22nd\, 12 :00 noon to 1:00pm
Wednesday\, April 5th\, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
< p>Wednesday\, April 19th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pmGo to https://fosterhope.ca/ for more in formation or to register.
For stories of BC Foster Families visit: https://fosternow.gov.bc .ca/.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230302T2053460Z-490916-1081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T200000 SUMMARY:20 Year Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Join us for internationally renowned motivational speaker Josh Shipp\; award winning magician Jason Verner\, Resource Enhancement Worker\ , Ros Pringle\; Pam Miller\, MCFD Executive Director of Service for Vancou ver Island\; and Jennifer Charlesworth\, BC Representative for Children an d Youth. Please contact 1-888-922-8437 for more information or click here to register. 12:00pm Check-in Time 1:00pm Welcome 1:05pm Opening Prayer – Elder Marguerit James 1:20pm Josh Shipp Presentation 2:10pm Josh Shipp Q&A 2:40pm Health Break 2:50pm Ros Pringle Presentation 3:50pm Ros Pringle Q& A 4:00pm Break for décor setup/swap 5:00pm Guests come back & bar is open 6:00pm Dinner/Opening Prayer\, Pam Miller\, Jennifer Charlesworth and Jaso n Verners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for internationally renowned motiva tional speaker Josh Shipp\; award winning magician Jason Verner\, Resource Enhancement Worker\, \;Ros Pringle\; Pam Miller\, MCFD Executive Dire ctor of Service for Vancouver Island\; and Jennifer Charlesworth\, BC Repr esentative for Children and Youth.
Please contact \;1-888-922-8437 \;for more information or \;click he re to register.
12:00pm Check-in Time
1:00pm Welcome
1:05pm Opening Prayer &nda sh\; Elder Marguerit James
1:20pm Josh Shipp Present ation
2:10pm Josh Shipp
Q&\ ;A 2:40pm Health Break
2:50pm Ros Pringle Presentati on
3:50pm Ros Pringle Q&\;A
4:00pm Break for dé\;cor setup/swap
5:00pm Gu ests come back &\; bar is open
6:00pm Dinner/Open ing Prayer\, Pam Miller\, Jennifer Charlesworth and Jason Verners CATEGORIES:General UID:20230420T1617480Z-490916-1082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey TBRI® SELF PACED RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20230630;BYMONTHDAY=1 DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. Monday\, May 1st to Friday\, June 30th Open to all on Vancouver Island. FPSS Society is excited to offer Show Hop e’s 2023 Self-Paced training Hope for the Journey featuring four high-leve l videos which go deeper into the Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TB RI®) model. Learn to understand the specific needs of the whole child\; pr inciples of Connecting\; Empowering\; and Correcting\, with practical step s that can help children thrive. Receive insights\, strategies\, and tools that are helpful for parents/caregivers in achieving effective behavioral change while promoting lasting connection and healing with their children . Caregivers will receive evidenced-based theory with practical strategies that they can readily apply in their homes and to be encouraged to find h ope for their own journeys. Certificates for this event will be provided t hrough the Hope for the Journey platform. Cost is $20/participant payable at time of registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Monday\, May 1st to Friday\, Ju ne 30th
Open to all on Vancouver Island.
FPSS Society is e xcited to offer Show Hope&rsquo\;s 2023 Self-Paced training Hope for the J ourney featuring four high-level videos which go deeper into the Trust-Bas ed Relational Intervention®\; (TBRI®\;) model. Learn to understand t he specific needs of the whole child\; principles of Connecting\; Empoweri ng\; and Correcting\, with practical steps that can help children thrive. Receive insights\, strategies\, and tools that are helpful for parents/car egivers in achieving effective behavioral change while promoting lasting c onnection and healing with their children.
Caregivers will receive evidenced-based theory with practical strategies that they can readily ap ply in their homes and to be encouraged to find hope for their own journey s.
Certificates for this event will be provided through the Hope f or the Journey platform.
Cost is $20/participant payable at time o f registration.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0315110Z-490916-1083@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T123000 SUMMARY:Gender Diversity: a 2SLGBTQIA+ Workshop DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Sarah M Wilson BFA\, B Ed\, M Ed\, RCC. (she/ th ey) Open to all Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers and Kinship/Out of Care Caregivers! Click here to register. This online\, interactive\, extensive \, step by step workshop is for foster caregivers who want to build safety and understanding for 2SLGBTQIA+ Kids\, especially trans and gender non-c onforming children in youth. Learn the basics of terminology\, sensitive a lly-ship\, and compassionate advocacy. Sarah has been educating classrooms and running workshops on safe spaces for trans youth for close to a decad e. She is a registered clinical counselor specializing in trauma\, neurodi versity\, and supporting queer youth. Limited spaces available! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Sarah M Wilson BFA\, B Ed\, M Ed\, RCC. (she/ they)
Open to all Vancouver Island Foster Caregi vers and Kinship/Out of Care Caregivers!
This online\, interactive\, extensive\, step by step workshop is for foster caregivers who want to build safety and understanding for 2SLGBTQIA+ Kids\, especiall y trans and gender non-conforming children in youth. Learn the basics of t erminology\, sensitive ally-ship\, and compassionate advocacy.
Sar ah has been educating classrooms and running workshops on safe spaces for trans youth for close to a decade. She is a registered clinical counselor specializing in trauma\, neurodiversity\, and supporting queer youth. Limi ted spaces available!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0318060Z-490916-1084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T203000 SUMMARY:Mentor Information Session (Hybrid) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 11th\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm #145-735 Goldstream Aven ue\, Victoria Facilitated by Dawna Drapeau\, FPSS Mentor Coordinator The F PSS Mentor Program is looking for experienced foster caregivers who may be interested in becoming a Mentor to other foster caregivers. We are lookin g for Mentors from all over the island\, Victoria to Port Hardy. Come out in person or join us virtually for this hybrid opportunity to learn about FPSSS’s newly enhanced Mentoring Program. Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided to those attending in person. We look forward to sharing experien ces and answering any questions you may have. Contact Dawna at mentor@fpss s.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, May 11th\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
#145-735 Goldstream Avenue\, Victoria
Facilitated by Dawna Dra peau\, FPSS Mentor Coordinator
The FPSS Mentor Program is looking for experienced foster caregivers who may be interested in becoming a Ment or to other foster caregivers. We are looking for Mentors from all over th e island\, Victoria to Port Hardy. Come out in person or join us virtually for this hybrid opportunity to learn about FPSSS&rsquo\;s newly enhanced Mentoring Program. Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided to those atten ding in person. We look forward to sharing experiences and answering any q uestions you may have. Contact Dawna at mentor@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0319100Z-490916-1085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230606T120000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED Continuing the Conversation DESCRIPTION:Continuing the important topic of The Act. This session will be on conversations with an Indigenous Child and Family Services agency. Ca ncelled due to presenter availability. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Continuing the important topic of The Act. This session will be on conversations with an Indigenous Child and Family Services agency.
\;Cancelled due to presenter availability.&n bsp\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230605T1956120Z-490916-1086@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230702 SUMMARY:Asante Centre FASD Presentation REPLAY RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=21 DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Delena Hills\, Speech-Language Pathologist Lead and Katrina Griffin\, FASD Consultant and Peer Mentor Open to all on Vanco uver Island. Click here to register. Replay this National FASD Awareness D ay presentation by The Asante Centre\, a BC-Based Grassroots Organization providing in-depth FASD training. The Asante Centre has over 20 years of h elping unlock potential so that people with FASD and other neurodevelopmen tal conditions can exceed their own expectations. Topics covered in this t raining: 1. Behaviour Management (building strengths and abilities) 2. Str ategies for Supports (including Classroom accommodations for 12 and under) 3. Substance Use (including mental health concerns) 4. Lived experience e xamples covering a variety of topics as time allows Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from (the) Asante Centre's experienced team members who provide training around the world. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Delena Hills\, Speech-Langua ge Pathologist Lead and Katrina Griffin\, FASD Consultant and Peer Mentor< /p>
Open to all on Vancouver Island.
Replay this N ational FASD Awareness Day presentation by The Asante Centre\, a BC-Based Grassroots Organization providing in-depth FASD training. The Asante Centr e has over 20 years of helping unlock potential so that people with FASD a nd other neurodevelopmental conditions can exceed their own expectations.< /p>
Topics covered in this training:
1. Behaviour Management ( building strengths and abilities)
2. Strategies for Supports (incl uding Classroom accommodations for 12 and under)
3. Substance Use (including mental health concerns)
4. Lived experience examples co vering a variety of topics as time allows
Don't miss out on this a mazing opportunity to learn from (the) Asante Centre's experienced team me mbers who provide training around the world.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0322390Z-490916-1087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230808 SUMMARY:Communication Skills for Helping Relationships with Children and Yo uth REPLAY RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=15 DESCRIPTION:Open to foster caregivers\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, an d social workers. Click here to register. The recording of this February 1 0th workshop will be available for two weeks to view at your own pace. To be effective at helping others\, there are key communication skills that a re essential to understand and apply. Communicating with helping children/ youth is different from our everyday communication. In this workshop Ashle igh Martinflatt shared basic and advanced communication skills such as car ing confrontation\, empathy\, reflective feeling statements\, and more. Pr ior to August 8th\, registrants will receive an email with a link to acces s the recording valid for August 8th to 22nd. Please contact Sandra at 250 -618-8327 cicoord@fpsss.com with any questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open to foster caregivers\, out of care/kin ship caregivers\, and social workers.
The recording of this February 10th workshop will be available for two weeks to view at yo ur own pace. To be effective at helping others\, there are key communicati on skills that are essential to understand and apply. Communicating with h elping children/youth is different from our everyday communication.
< p>In this workshop Ashleigh Martinflatt shared basic and advanced communic ation skills such as caring confrontation\, empathy\, reflective feeling s tatements\, and more. Prior to August 8th\, registrants will receive an em ail with a link to access the recording valid for August 8th to 22nd. Plea se contact Sandra at 250-618-8327 cicoord@fpsss.com with any questions.\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0324040Z-490916-1088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T170000 SUMMARY:Foster Family and Community Picnic DESCRIPTION:Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all Campbell River a nd Area foster families\, MCFD social workers and staff\, and foster netwo rk support workers for an afternoon of socializing. Lots of fun and terrif ic prizes! Your whole family is welcomed. Please join us even if you have no children currently placed. Hagel Park is located approximately 10 km so uth of Campbell River\, off York Road. Parking is available at the end of Jody Lynne Way. Get involved with arranging this annual event or register your family by contacting Heather at Heathermur54@icloud.com or cell/text 250-203-7116. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all Campbell River and Area foster families\, MCFD social workers and staf f\, and foster network support workers for an afternoon of socializing. Lo ts of fun and terrific prizes! Your whole family is welcomed. Please join us even if you have no children currently placed. Hagel Park is located ap proximately 10 km south of Campbell River\, off York Road. Parking is avai lable at the end of Jody Lynne Way. Get involved with arranging this annua l event or register your family by contacting Heather at Heathermur54@icloud.com or cell /text 250-203-7116.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0328270Z-490916-1089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230529 SUMMARY:Child and Youth in Care Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0329360Z-490916-1090@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230523T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers In-Person Coffee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Host to be confirmed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Host to be confirmed.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0330590Z-490916-1091@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T113000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregivers are invited to network\, support\, and l earn from one another. The CRFS meeting room is infant friendly. Snacks pr ovided. Contact Judy for details uicoord@fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-15 66. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Caregivers are invited to netwo rk\, support\, and learn from one another. The CRFS meeting room is infant friendly. Snacks provided. Contact Judy for details uicoord@fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-15 66.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0333250Z-490916-1092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230616T113000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Meet and Splash at CR Splash Park Safe Babies Caregivers are in vited to network\, support\, and learn from one another. The CRFS meeting room is infant friendly. Snacks provided. Contact Judy for details uicoord @fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-1566. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet and Splash at CR Splash Park
S afe Babies Caregivers are invited to network\, support\, and learn from on e another. The CRFS meeting room is infant friendly. Snacks provided. Cont act Judy for details uic oord@fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-1566.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0334510Z-490916-1093@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T113000 SUMMARY:Gaming & Gamers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karen Hlady VI Gaming Support/ Community Engagemen t We are excited to have Karen Hlady from BC Gaming’s Community Engagement Team return and present Gaming & Gamers. Participants will learn about th e irregularities of gaming disorder\, its context\, and its relationship t o ASD\, ADHD\, and other brain differences. We will also discuss strategie s to manage this behavioural dependency and support options for all involv ed. Register with Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-1566. Drop i ns welcomed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Karen Hlady
VI Gaming Support/ Community Engagement
We are excited to have Karen Hlady f rom BC Gaming&rsquo\;s Community Engagement Team return and present Gaming &\; Gamers. Participants will learn about the irregularities of gaming disorder\, its context\, and its relationship to ASD\, ADHD\, and other b rain differences. We will also discuss strategies to manage this behaviour al dependency and support options for all involved.
Register with Judy uicoord@fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-1566.
Drop ins welcomed.
\; CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0338010Z-490916-1094@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230509T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230509T223000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting Campbell River DESCRIPTION:All foster caregivers\, 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. This will be our last partnership meeting until autumn. Contact co-chair Tom Robison at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information or to suggest a discusss ion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
All foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers \, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fos tering trends. This will be our last partnership meeting until autumn. Con tact co-chair Tom Robison at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for more information or to suggest a discusssion topic.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0341580Z-490916-1095@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230529T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver Only Chitchat RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20230626;BYDAY=-1MO DESCRIPTION:The Foundry or Puntledge Park (weather permitting) This little get together is for Foster Caregivers only. Snacks and drinks provided. Pl ease join us for connection and great company. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Foundry or Puntledge Park (weather perm itting)
This little get together is for Foster Caregivers only. Sn acks and drinks provided. Please join us for connection and great company.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0345470Z-490916-1096@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230526T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving sk ills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Expe rienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An e mail will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link . For any questions you may have please contact Lisa Bowie cvcoord@fpsss.c om. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:These gatherings feature discussions to kee p your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rd quo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Wor ker are always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our wor kshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Lisa Bowie cvcoo rd@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0349010Z-490916-1097@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230623T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving sk ills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Expe rienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. An e mail will go out the week before our workshop with the topic and Zoom link . For any questions you may have please contact Lisa Bowie cvcoord@fpsss.c om. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:These gatherings feature discussions to kee p your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rd quo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Wor ker are always in attendance. An email will go out the week before our wor kshop with the topic and Zoom link. For any questions you may have please contact Lisa Bowie cvcoo rd@fpsss.com.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230428T0354270Z-490916-1098@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230516T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230516T113000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Monthly Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20230620;BYDAY=3TU DESCRIPTION:Our Partnership meetings will happen monthly. All Foster Caregi vers are welcome! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussion s and networking. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetin gs. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at cvcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Partnership meetings will happen monthl y. All Foster Caregivers are welcome! Please zoom in or phone in and be pa rt of our discussions and networking. Zoom link will be emailed out one we ek before our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Lisa Bowie at c vcoord@fpsss.com or 250-898-4488.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230428T0413510Z-490916-1099@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T163000 SUMMARY:Child and Youth in Care Celebration DESCRIPTION:2023 BC Child and Youth in Care Week happens between May 29th a nd June 4th. Celebration June 1\, 2023\, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm The goal of this annual event is to raise social awareness and shift negative percept ions by recognizing that children and youth in care\, like all young peopl e\, are unique individuals with talents\, contributions\, and dreams. It i s an opportunity for all of us to challenge the stigma faced by children a nd youth in care while celebrating and honouring their awesomeness! We hop e you and all the kiddies\, tweens\, and teens in your household will join us. For more information you can contact Judy at: cell/text: 250-204-1566 or email uicoord@fpsss.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2023 BC Child and Youth in Care Week happen s between May 29th and June 4th.
Celebration June 1\, 2023\, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
The goal of this annual event is to raise social awareness and shift negative perceptions by recognizing that children and youth in care\, like all young people\, are unique individuals with talent s\, contributions\, and dreams. It is an opportunity for all of us to chal lenge the stigma faced by children and youth in care while celebrating and honouring their awesomeness!
We hope you and all the kiddies\, tw eens\, and teens in your household will join us.
For more informat ion you can contact Judy at: cell/text: 250-204-1566 or email \;uicoord@fpsss.com
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Please check your email for details. UID:20230519T1604250Z-490916-1101@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230912T120000 SUMMARY:FASD and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jonathan Down\, (retired) Developmental Paediatrician for t he Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health\, Janet Christie\, Addicti on Recovery Coach\, who will speak on supporting biological mothers. Kenne th Kissinger\, a 43 year-old individual living with FASD\, will speak abou t strategies that have helped him. They will share their expertise\, insig hts and knowledge to assist caregivers in understanding and better support ing the children and youth in their care. This workshop is Island Wide and open to Foster caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Options\, Ad optive Parents and Social Workers. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dr. Jonathan Down\, (retired) Develop mental Paediatrician for the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children&rsquo\;s Health\, Janet Christie\, Addiction Recovery Coach\, who will speak on sup porting biological mothers. Kenneth Kissinger\, a 43 year-old individual l iving with FASD\, will speak about strategies that have helped him. They w ill share their expertise\, insights and knowledge to assist caregivers in understanding and better supporting the children and youth in their care.
This workshop is Island Wide and open t o Foster caregivers\, Kinship Caregivers\, Out of Care Options\, Adoptive Parents and Social Workers.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230829T1901590Z-490916-1103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230913T120000 SUMMARY:Understanding ADHD DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 13th\, 2023 10:00am to 12:00noon P resented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS This workshop is open to all foster par ents\, social workers\, and kinship caregivers. Lori will focus on these t opics: - Variations of ADHD and associated brain functioning - What living with ADHD is like - Ways to maximize function and learning - How medicati on works. Question and Answer session will immediately follow the 1 1/2 ho ur presentation. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, September 13th\, 2023&n bsp\; \; \; \; \;10:00am to 12:00noon< /strong>
Presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS
This workshop is open to all foster parents\, social workers\,
and kinship caregivers.
Lori will focus on these topics:
- Variations of ADHD and associated brain
functioning
- What living with ADHD is like
- Ways to maximize f
unction and learning
- How medication works.
Question and Ans wer session will immediately follow the 1 1/2 hour presentation.
< a href='https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07 ejx3tezee02e2f8b&\;oseq=&\;c=&\;ch=' rel='nofollow'>Click here to register.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230831T1525450Z-490916-1104@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230927T200000 SUMMARY:Consent DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 27th - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Presented by Cert ified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham Open to all Vancouver Island fos ter caregivers for FREE! Consent is a life skill that should be practice long before it has anything to do with sex. In this workshop you will learn about: 1. The Age of Consent for Sexual Activity 2. The four c riteria of Consent 3. Discuss 4 common scenarios in youth's lives This wor kshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18. FPSS has arr anged to pay for foster caregivers. Teens 12+ can attend as a guest when a ccompanied by their foster caregiver. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, September 27th - 6:30pm t o \;8:00pm
Presented by Certif ied Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham \;
Open to all Vancouver Island foster caregivers for FREE!< /span> \; \; \; \; \; \;
Consent is a life skill that should be practice long before it has anything to do with sex.
In this workshop you will le arn about:
1. The Age of Consent for Sexual Activity< /span>
2. The four criteria of Consent
3. Discuss 4 common scenarios in youth's lives
This w orkshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
FPSS has arranged to pay for foster caregivers. Teens 12+ can a ttend as a guest when accompanied by their foster caregiver.
< p>Clic k here to register. CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230831T1533250Z-490916-1105@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z SUMMARY:Xe Xe Smun' Eem Orange Shirt Day REPLAY DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20231015;BYDAY=SU,SA DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 16th to Sunday\, October 15th Co-Presented by Eddy Charlie\, Residential School Survivor and Kristin Spray\, Victori a Orange Shirt Day Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliat ion is on Saturday\, September 30th. In acknowledgement of Orange Shirt Da y/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, we will be replaying our fir st presentation with Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray. Eddy speaks from his own perspective as a survivor so people can understand what happened to hi m and the changes that happened to him as a result of residential school. They both speak about the effects residential school had on communities an d the effects residential school had on that generation and how it continu es to have an effect. Watch your emails or Facebook for registration infor mation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, September 16th to Sunday\, Octob
er 15th
Co-Presented by Eddy Charlie\, Residential School Survi
vor and
Kristin Spray\, Victoria Orange Shirt Day
Orange S
hirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Saturday\, Septem
ber 30th. In acknowledgement of Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth an
d Reconciliation\, we will be replaying our first presentation with Eddy C
harlie and Kristin Spray. Eddy speaks from his own perspective as a surviv
or so people can understand what happened to him and the changes that happ
ened to him as a result of residential school. They both speak about the e
ffects residential school had on communities and the effects residential s
chool had on that generation and how it continues to have an effect.
Watch your emails or Facebook for registration information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230906T2034120Z-490916-1106@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230919T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230919T203000 SUMMARY:Mentor Training (Hybrid) Evening RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230921;BYDAY=TU,TH DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 19th 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Thursday\, Septem ber 21st\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm FPSS Society Regional Office\, #145-735 Goldst ream Avenue\, Victoria The Mentor Program is looking for experienced foste r caregivers from all over the island\, Victoria to Port Hardy who are int erested in becoming a Mentor to other foster caregivers. Training will be facilitated by Ros Pringle. Coffee\, tea and sandwiches will be provided. Thank you to the Victoria Foundation and FPSS for financially supporting t he Mentor/Mentee outings. To register please email mentor@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, September 19th 5:30pm to 8:30pm a
nd Thursday\, September 21st\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
FPSS Society Regional
Office\, #145-735 Goldstream Avenue\, Victoria
The Mentor P
rogram is looking for experienced foster caregivers from all over the isla
nd\, Victoria to Port Hardy who are interested in becoming a Mentor to oth
er foster caregivers. Training will be facilitated by Ros Pringle. Coffee\
, tea and sandwiches will be provided. Thank you to the Victoria Foundatio
n and FPSS for financially supporting the Mentor/Mentee outings.
< br />To register please email mentor@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230906T2037040Z-490916-1107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T120000 SUMMARY:Cultural Sharing DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 17th\, 10:00am to 12:00 noon Facilitated by E rma Robinson Join us as we gather to share and learn together. Watch for r egistration and topic in your emails. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Tuesday\, October 17th\, 10:00am to 1
2:00 noon
Facilitated by Erma Robinson
Join us as we
gather to share and learn together. Watch for registration and topic in y
our emails.
Wednesday\, October 25th\, 6:30pm to
8:00pm
Presented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isha
m
Free for all Vancouver Island foster caregivers!
This on
line workshop focuses on healthy and unhealthy qualities in relationships\
, whether it be a friendship or a romantic relationship. Gas-lighting and
the abuse cycle will be discussed. With the support and guidance from trus
ted adults\, teenagers will be able to experience healthier relationships.
This workshop is for those who work with or raise kids ages 12-18 years.<
br />
FPSS has arranged to cover the costs for foster caregivers to a
ttend this workshop. Teens 12+ can attend as a (free) guest when accompani
ed by their foster caregiver.
Click here to register.
Mondays\, October 16th through Novemb
er 27th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Dr. Jo Axe from Royal Roads Univers
ity has worked with FPSS Society to create a training series that provides
caregivers with the skills to make the transition of children and youth i
n their care successful. While a key driver of this foundational module of
the training is the Act respecting First Nations\, Inuit and Mé\;ti
s children\, youth and families and reuniting Indigenous Children and Yout
h with their Community\, the content is relevant to all foster caregivers
as it supports trauma-informed transitions for children and youth. Future
modules will be built on this module and will look at transitions to adopt
ion\, and transition into community (Aging Out).
Friday\, September 29th\, 10:00am to
11:00am
Friday\, October 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
CVFSA\,
1415 Cliffe Avenue and via Zoom
(4th Friday of the month)
These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills curre
nt and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experienced care
givers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance and guest speaker
s are often invited. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An
email will go out the week before with our discussion topic and Zoom link
.
Tuesday\, September 12th\, 9:30am to
10:30am
Tuesday\, October 13th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Location t
o be confirmed.
(2nd Tuesday of every second month)
All
foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff\,
and Foster Support staff meet every second month. Share your fostering con
cerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Con
tact co-chair\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@
Tuesday\, September 26th\, 10:00am to
11:30am
Host: Clé\;mence\, Carolynn Road
Tuesday Oc
tober 24th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Heather\, Finch Road
(4th
Tuesday of the month)
Your CR Foster Parent Association welcome
s all foster caregivers to attend their &ldquo\;round the kitchen table&rd
quo\; gatherings hosted in members&rsquo\; homes. The group offers confide
ntial discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help yo
u support the child or teen in your care. For information including the ad
dresses\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com o
r text/call 250-204-1566.
Wednesday\, September 20th\, 10:00 am to 11:30am
Meet up location to be announced\, watch your inbox or contact the hosts\, Catherine or Judy.
We invite all foster car egivers to lace up their walking shoes and join us for a stroll on a local trail. This is a terrific opportunity to connect with other caregivers wh ile enjoying the great outdoors. For details contact Catherine.mccauley@crfs.ca or uicoord@fpsss.com or t ext/call Judy 250-204-1566. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230906T2119300Z-490916-1115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114 SUMMARY:Understanding ADHD - REPLAY RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=15 DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. This Online Replay is open to foster ca regivers\, social workers\, kinship caregivers\, and staffed resource empl oyees/managers. Two weeks of unlimited access to the recording of the Sept ember workshop presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS. The workshop focused o n these topics: Variations of ADHD and associated brain functioning What l iving with ADHD is like Ways to maximize function and learning How medicat ion works A Question and Answer session followed the presentation. Registr ants will receive the link to access the recording closer to the start dat e. Lori is a mental health nurse with 30 years experience in working with children and families. She worked 15 years in child welfare. She developed foster parent training for Children's Aid Society of Toronto\, including adapting resiliency training from ReachingIN…ReachingOUT. Lori also has AD HD. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Online Replay is open to f
oster caregivers\, social workers\, kinship caregivers\, and staffed resou
rce employees/managers.
Two weeks of unlimited access to the recordin
g of the September workshop presented by Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS.
The
workshop focused on these topics:
Variations of ADHD and associated b
rain functioning
What living with ADHD is like
Ways to maximize
function and learning
How medication works
A Question and Answer
session followed the presentation. Registrants will receive the link to a
ccess the recording closer to the start date.
Lori is a mental health
nurse with 30 years experience in working with children and families. She
worked 15 years in child welfare. She developed foster parent training fo
r Children's Aid Society of Toronto\, including adapting resiliency traini
ng from ReachingIN&hellip\;ReachingOUT. Lori also has ADHD.
Wednesday\, November 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:00p
m
Presented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham
<
a href='https://conta.cc/468ETBx' rel='nofollow'>Click here to register.
This online workshop is open to Foster Caregivers
Learning ab
out safer sex practices makes it more meaningful and comfortable for every
one.
In this workshop you will learn about:
1. Your Parts and ho
w to look after them
2. Boundaries
3. Permissions
4. Precau
tions
5. STI/Testing
6. Resources
This workshop is for anyo
ne who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
FPSS will
cover the cost for foster caregivers. Teens 12+ can attend as a g
uest when accompanied by their foster caregiver.
Tuesday\, January 16th\, 10:15am to 11:15am
The Foundry Boardroom 575 10th Street or virtually via Zoom
Our Partnership meetings happen monthly. All Foster Caregivers ar
e welcome! Please zoom in or phone in and be part of our discussions and n
etworking. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For
more information or to add to the agenda\, please contact Jessica Humphri
es at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
Friday\, November 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Please note that the Safe Babies Group is normally the 4th Fri
day of the month. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregi
ving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fe
llow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are alway
s in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An ema
il will go out the week before with our discussion topic if there is a gue
st speaker.
Tuesday\, November 14th\, 9:30am to 10:30am
Location to be confirmed: \;
2nd Tuesday of every
second month
All foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y M
ental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff meet every second month. Sha
re your fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local
fostering trends. Contact co-chair\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.
com for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
Tuesday\, November 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30a
m
4th Tuesday of the month
Host TBA
Your CR Foster
Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers to attend their round t
he kitchen table gatherings hosted in members&rsquo\; homes. The group off
ers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers
to help you support the child or teen in your care. For information inclu
ding the addresses\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at uicoord@
fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-1566.
Mondays\, January 15th to March 4th\, 2024.
Cli ck here for the first step in the registration process.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1817130Z-490916-1126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240116T110000 SUMMARY:CONSENT with Kerri Isham DESCRIPTION:Consent is a life skill that should be practiced long before it has anything to do with sex. Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Consent is a life skill that should be prac ticed long before it has anything to do with sex.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1843210Z-490916-1127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240123T110000 SUMMARY:Talking about Relationships DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 23rd\, 2024 Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 23rd\, 2024
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1918190Z-490916-1128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T110000 SUMMARY:Safer Sex DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024 Click here to register. Open to a ll Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers for FREE! Learning about safer sex practices makes it more meaningful and comfortable for everyone. In this workshop you will learn about: 1. Your Parts and how to look afte r them 2. Boundaries 3. Permissions 4. Precautions 5. STI/Testing 6. Resou rces X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024
< p>Open to all Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers for FREE! \; \; \; \; \; \;Learning about safer sex practices makes it more meaningful and comfortable for everyone.
In this workshop you w
ill learn about:
1. Your Parts and how to look after the
m
2. Boundaries
3. Permissions<
br />4. Precautions
5. STI/Testing
Wednesday\, January 31st\, 2024
Open to all Vancouver Island foster caregivers for FREE! \; \; \; \; \; \;
Sexting refers to the sending of sexual messages\, photos or videos using a mobile device.
Teens 12+ can atten d as a (free) guest when accompanied by their foster caregiver.
In this workshop\, you will learn about...
1. Why would someone ask someone to send them a nude?
3. What are the r isks to sending nudes?
4. What are the legalities for taking\, sharing or storing nudes?
5. How to reduce risk.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20231220T1949170Z-490916-1130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240206T110000 SUMMARY:SEXTING DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 6th\, 2024 Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, February 6th\, 2024
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1931380Z-490916-1131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240213T110000 SUMMARY:Talking about Pornography DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 13th\, 2024 Click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, February 13th\, 2024
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1936170Z-490916-1132@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T110000 SUMMARY:Gender and Sexual Orientation DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 20th\, 2024 Click here to register. In this workshop\, you will learn about... 1. What gender is and is not 2. Identit y 3. Gender Expression 4. Biological Sex 5. Sexual Orientation 6. The Gend er Unicorn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, February 20th\, 2024
In this workshop\, you will learn about...
1 . What gender is and is not
2. Identity
< p>3. Gender Expression4. Biological Sex
5. Sexual Orientation
6. The Gender Un icorn
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1939050Z-490916-1133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T110000 SUMMARY:Sex Trafficking DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 27th\, 2024 Click here to register. Let's sh ine some light on a dark topic. In this workshop\, you will learn about: 1 . The definition of sex trafficking 2. Who is trafficking who 3. Luring ta ctics used 4. Recruitment 5. Barriers to exiting 6. Resources X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, February 27th\, 2024
Let's shine some light on a dark topic.
In this workshop\, you will learn about:
1. The definition of sex trafficking
2. Who is traff icking who
3. Luring tactics used
5. Barriers to exiting
< p>6. Resources CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1942400Z-490916-1134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T200000 SUMMARY:Talking about Pornography DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 28th\, 2024 Click here to register. It is not about if your child/children will view pornography\, it is about when. Schools and families must intentionally filter out inappropriate sexual i mages so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of children who see pornography by accident say they can't forget that first image. The la rgest group of viewers of internet pornography is children 12-17. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, February 28th\, 2024
It is not about if your child/children will view pornography\, it is about when.
Schools and families must intention ally filter out inappropriate sexual images so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of children who see pornography by accident say they can't forget that first image. The largest group of viewers of internet p ornography is children 12-17.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Zoom UID:20231220T1946510Z-490916-1135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T193000 SUMMARY:Thriving Thursdays DESCRIPTION:This new program is in partnership with Nancy Gardiner Jones\, Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers Program and we would love to see more caregivers. We will start the evening with a family style meal\, please b ring something to share if you are able. After dinner trained staff from t he foundry with be set up in different rooms on the main floor with age-ap propriate activities for children and youth\, so foster parents can meet u pstairs in an “adult space.” for both social and education. This space is for foster caregivers\, kids 0-12 years\, and youth 12-24 years. Please no te that there is no elevator. Let us know if this creates accessibility ch allenges/barriers and we will reorganize for future events. Any questions can be sent to Jessica at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Nancy at nancy.garinerjones @jshni@bc.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This new program is in partnership with Nan cy Gardiner Jones\, Behavioural Consultant to Caregivers Program and we wo uld love to see more caregivers. We will start the evening with a family s tyle meal\, please bring something to share if you are able. After dinner trained staff from the foundry with be set up in different rooms on the ma in floor with age-appropriate activities for children and youth\, so foste r parents can meet upstairs in an &ldquo\;adult space.&rdquo\; for both so cial and education. This space is for foster caregivers\, kids 0-12 years\ , and youth 12-24 years. Please note that there is no elevator. Let us kno w if this creates accessibility challenges/barriers and we will reorganize for future events. Any questions can be sent to Jessica at cvcoord@fpsss.com or Nancy at nancy.garinerjo nes@jshni@bc.ca.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:The Foundry Boardroom and Multipurpose Room UID:20240228T2116300Z-490916-1136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T111500 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meetings DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to welcoming more foster parents for our April meeting. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings . For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Jessica Humph ries at cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are looking forward to welcoming more fo ster parents for our April meeting. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please c ontact Jessica Humphries at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting\, Zoom and The Foundry Boardroom UID:20240228T2117280Z-490916-1137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:At our April meeting. we will welcome a speaker from Indigenous Speech and Language to give a presentation from the Upper Island Women of Indigenous Ancestry (UIWONA). Safe Babies caregivers and MCFD Resource Wo rker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with care givers. March\, There will be no meeting due to March Break X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:At our April meeting. we will welcome a spe aker from Indigenous Speech and Language to give a presentation from the U pper Island Women of Indigenous Ancestry (UIWONA). Safe Babies caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers.
\;March\, There will be no meetin g due to March Break
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20240228T2121310Z-490916-1138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240312T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240312T103000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health St aff and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, lear n about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chai rs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Currie at Marian ne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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 fosterin g trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Marianne Curr ie at Marianne.C urrie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:MCFD Boardroom UID:20240228T2115280Z-490916-1139@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240312T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T040000 SUMMARY:CRFPA Office Appreciation DESCRIPTION:Caregivers have prepared a snack table and door prizes to show our appreciation to MCFD team members during BC Social Work week. Contact Heather Murphy for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Caregivers have prepared a snack table and door prizes to show our appreciation to MCFD team members during BC Social Work week. Contact Heather Murphy for details.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:MCFD office UID:20240228T2115540Z-490916-1140@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T130000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting - Campbell River DESCRIPTION:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting (2nd Thursday of the month) No me etings in March or April as our caregivers continue with in person Safe Ba bies training on Fridays at CRFS until April 19th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting
(2nd Thursday of the month)
No meetings in March or April as our caregi vers continue with in person Safe Babies training on Fridays at CRFS until April 19th.
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CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:CR Family Services\, conference room UID:20240229T1709300Z-490916-1141@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T130000 SUMMARY:Mâmawapôwin Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:March No meeting due to Spring Break Thursday\, April 18th\, 11 :30am to 1:00pm (to be confirmed) (Thursday once/month) Host Taryn Corrie\ , MCFD CYMH Clinician All foster caregivers are welcomed. We have arranged our gathering over the noon hour in hopes that all our caregivers can dro p in. Taryn is hosting monthly Mâmawapôwin [ma/ma/wa/po/win] which transla tes to ‘meeting together’ in Northern Michif. This is your space to connec t with peers\, build community\, and share practical learnings for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March No meeting due to Spring Break
< p>Thursday\, April 18th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm (to be confirmed)(Thu rsday once/month)
Host Taryn Corrie\, MCFD CYMH Clinician
All foster caregivers are welcomed. We have arranged our gathering over th e noon hour in hopes that all our caregivers can drop in. Taryn is hosting monthly Mâ\;mawapô\;win [ma/ma/wa/po/win] which translates to & lsquo\;meeting together&rsquo\; in Northern Michif. This is your space to connect with peers\, build community\, and share practical learnings for c oping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch
CATEGORIES:Campbell River LOCATION:CR Family Services conference room UID:20240228T2122090Z-490916-1142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T230000 SUMMARY:Navigating Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ashliegh Martinflatt\, open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/Out of Care Caregivers\, and MCFD/ICFSA Social Workers. Power str uggles\, angry outbursts\, refusing to end excessive screen time – the lis t can go on. Parenting challenging behaviours can be frustrating and exhau sting. This workshop will introduce you to strategies for minimizing confl ict and increasing positive interactions with children and youth. Often a few small changes in how we interact can have profound ripple effects. Thi s workshop will have an emphasis toward individuals parenting children and youth with a trauma history that is resulting in challenging behaviours. Ashleigh Martinflatt is a professor at Vancouver Island University\, teach ing in the Child and Youth Care and Social Work programs with a focus on c hildren\, youth\, and families. Ashleigh is also a clinical counsellor at Island Clinical Counselling\, who specializes in working with children/you th and caregivers. Please contact coordinator Sandra Beagley at 250-618-83 27 or cicoord@fpsss.com with questions or registration support. Register a t https://bit.ly/3HKEjzr X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Ashliegh Martinflatt\, open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/Out of Care Caregivers\, and MCFD/ICFSA Socia l Workers.
Power struggles\, angry outbursts\, refusing to end exc essive screen time &ndash\; the list can go on. Parenting challenging beha viours can be frustrating and exhausting. This workshop will introduce you to strategies for minimizing conflict and increasing positive interaction s with children and youth. Often a few small changes in how we interact ca n have profound ripple effects. This workshop will have an emphasis toward individuals parenting children and youth with a trauma history that is re sulting in challenging behaviours.
Ashleigh Martinflatt is a profe ssor at Vancouver Island University\, teaching in the Child and Youth Care and Social Work programs with a focus on children\, youth\, and families. Ashleigh is also a clinical counsellor at Island Clinical Counselling\, w ho specializes in working with children/youth and caregivers. Please conta ct coordinator Sandra Beagley at 250-618-8327 or cicoord@fpsss.com with questions or registrat ion support. Register at h ttps://bit.ly/3HKEjzr
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CATEGORIES:Island Wide LOCATION:Zoom UID:20240229T1711280Z-490916-1143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T123000 SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey TBRI® Conference RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20240514;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Four-Part Training Series\, Facilitated and hosted by FPSS Soci ety Coordinators Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip pare nts and caregivers to meet the everyday needs of children impacted by fost er care and/or adoption. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is accessible with information being pract ical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. The Hope for the Journey Conference series will include four high-level learning modules based on the foundational principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI® ). Each week the group will gather to watch a video followed by a discussi on to share comments\, insights and debrief. Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI Week 2 - Connecting Principles Week 3 - Empowering Principles Week 4 - Co rrecting While Connecting Principles All sessions combine evidenced-based theory with every day\, practical strategies that caregivers can readily a pply in their homes. The Hope for the Journey Four Session Series is free for foster caregivers. Contact SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson at 778-430 -5459 or sicoord@fpsss.com. Watch your emails for registration information . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Four-Part Training Series\, Facilitated and hosted by FPSS Society Coordinators
Show Hope&rsquo\;s Hope for t he Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents and caregivers to meet the everyday needs of children impacted by foster care and/or adoption. With the busy parent and caregiver in mind\, the Hope for the Journey Conference is acce ssible with information being practical\, succinct\, and consumable in its delivery. The Hope for the Journey Conference series will include four hi gh-level learning modules based on the foundational principles of Trust-Ba sed Relational Intervention®\; (TBRI®\;).
Each week the grou p will gather to watch a video followed by a discussion to share comments\ , insights and debrief.
Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI
Week 2 - Connecting Principles
Week 3 - Empowering Principles
Week 4 - Correcting While Connecting Principles
All sessions combi ne evidenced-based theory with every day\, practical strategies that careg ivers can readily apply in their homes. The Hope for the Journey Four Sess ion Series is free for foster caregivers. Contact SI Coordinator\, Dianne Thompson at 778-430-5459 or sicoord@fpsss.com. Watch your emails for registration information. \;
CATEGORIES:Island Wide LOCATION:Zoom UID:20240229T1712170Z-490916-1144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T200000 SUMMARY:Gender and Sexual Orientation DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kerri Isham\, Open to Foster Caregivers. Let’s Cel ebrate diversity! In this workshop you will learn about… What gender is an d is not. Identity Gender Expression Biological Sex Sexual Orientation The Gender Unicorn Certified sexual health educator Kerri Isham is knowledgea ble\, experienced\, and passionate. She is author\, and presenter with ove r 25 years’ experience. She is committed to the empowerment of people of a ll ages. FPSS Society will cover the cost for foster caregivers to attend Kerri Isham’s virtual workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as a free guest when accompanied by their foster caregiver. Foster caregivers\, please watch yo ur email inbox for registration information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Kerri Isham\, Open to Foster C aregivers.
Let&rsquo\;s Celebrate diversity! In this workshop you will learn about&hellip\;
Certifie d sexual health educator Kerri Isham is knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate. She is author\, and presenter with over 25 years&rsquo\; exper ience. She is committed to the empowerment of people of all ages.
FPSS Society will cover the cost for foster caregivers to attend Kerri Ish am&rsquo\;s virtual workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as a free guest when ac companied by their foster caregiver. Foster caregivers\, please watch your email inbox for registration information. \;
CATEGORIES:Island Wide LOCATION:Zoom UID:20240228T2121230Z-490916-1145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T123000 SUMMARY:Trauma-informed Transition Training RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20240527;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240520T093000 DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Ros Pringle\, Open to foster caregivers. Caregiv ers must attend all seven sessions. (No class May 20th) Every child in car e experiences a minimum of two transitions: entering care and moving out o f care. Caregivers trained in creating Trauma-informed transitions improve the outcomes for children and youth transitioning within and out of foste r care. The Trauma-Informed Transitional Training (TTT) program was develo ped by Dr. Jo Axe\, Professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University in collaboration with FPSS Society. It is based on current research and input from experienced foster caregivers across Va ncouver Island. TTT is a unique training program designed specifically to assist caregivers in minimizing the trauma associated with transitions for children and youth in care. Foster Parents will learn transition strategi es\, connect with peers in a dedicated online community\, and share inform ation that contributes to successful transitions. Limited seats available. Watch your email for registration information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Ros Pringle\, Open to foster caregivers. Caregivers must attend all seven sessions. (No class May 20th )
Every child in care experiences a minimum of two transitions: en tering care and moving out of care. Caregivers trained in creating Trauma- informed transitions improve the outcomes for children and youth transitio ning within and out of foster care.
The Trauma-Informed Transition al Training (TTT) program was developed by Dr. Jo Axe\, Professor in the C ollege of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University in collabora tion with FPSS Society. It is based on current research and input from exp erienced foster caregivers across Vancouver Island.
TTT is a uniqu e training program designed specifically to assist caregivers in minimizin g the trauma associated with transitions for children and youth in care.
Foster Parents will learn transition strategies\, connect with peer s in a dedicated online community\, and share information that contributes to successful transitions.
Limited seats available.
Watch your email for registration information.
CATEGORIES:Island Wide LOCATION:Zoom UID:20240229T1713080Z-490916-1146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T210000 SUMMARY:Trauma-informed Transition Training RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20240522;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Ros Pringle\, Open to foster caregivers. Caregiv ers must attend all seven sessions. Every child in care experiences a mini mum of two transitions: entering care and moving out of care. Caregivers t rained in creating Trauma-informed transitions improve the outcomes for ch ildren and youth transitioning within and out of foster care. The Trauma-I nformed Transitional Training (TTT) program was developed by Dr. Jo Axe\, Professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads Unive rsity in collaboration with FPSS Society. It is based on current research and input from experienced foster caregivers across Vancouver Island. TTT is a unique training program designed specifically to assist caregivers in minimizing the trauma associated with transitions for children and youth in care. Foster Parents will learn transition strategies\, connect with pe ers in a dedicated online community\, and share information that contribut es to successful transitions. Limited seats available. Watch your email fo r registration information. Trauma-informed Transition Training X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facilitated by Ros Pringle\, Open to foster caregivers. Caregivers must attend all seven sessions.
Every chil d in care experiences a minimum of two transitions: entering care and movi ng out of care. Caregivers trained in creating Trauma-informed transitions improve the outcomes for children and youth transitioning within and out of foster care.
The Trauma-Informed Transitional Training (TTT) pr ogram was developed by Dr. Jo Axe\, Professor in the College of Interdisci plinary Studies at Royal Roads University in collaboration with FPSS Socie ty. It is based on current research and input from experienced foster care givers across Vancouver Island.
TTT is a unique training program d esigned specifically to assist caregivers in minimizing the trauma associa ted with transitions for children and youth in care.
Foster Parent s will learn transition strategies\, connect with peers in a dedicated onl ine community\, and share information that contributes to successful trans itions.
Limited seats available.
Watch your email for regi stration information.
Trauma-informed Transition Training \; CATEGORIES:Island Wide LOCATION:Zoom UID:20240228T2121010Z-490916-1147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T034500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T054500 SUMMARY:Spring Fling DESCRIPTION:The Social Committee is excited to welcome foster families\, ki ds in care\, and workers to our Spring Fling! Join us for snacks\, pizza\, an inflatable obstacle course\, plasma cars\, bounce balls\, and more. Sp ace is private and enclosed and community centre has accessible washrooms. We look forward to seeing everyone! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The Social Committee is excited to welcome foster families\, kids in care\, and workers to our Spring Fling! Join us for snacks\, pizza\, an inflatable obstacle course\, plasma cars\, bounce balls\, and more. Space is private and enclosed and community centre has a ccessible washrooms. We look forward to seeing everyone!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20240423T1725570Z-490916-1148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20240628;BYDAY=4FR DESCRIPTION:These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving sk ills current and an opportunity to check in with fellow caregivers! Experi enced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. Friday\, May 24th\, 10:00am t o 11:00am Speaker: April Statz\, Intake Worker and Family Advocate Comox V alley Child Development Association (CVCDA) Friday\, June 28th\, 10:00am t o 11:00am End of year celebration TBD In-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue (Usu ally the 4th Friday of the month) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:These gatherings feature discussions to kee p your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to check in with fello w caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always i n attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers.
F riday\, May 24th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Speaker: April Statz\, Intak e Worker and Family Advocate
Comox Valley Child Development Associ ation (CVCDA)
Friday\, June 28th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
End of year celebration TBD
In-person at 1415 Cliffe Avenue
(U sually the 4th Friday of the month)
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CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20240423T1731210Z-490916-1149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240716T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240716T111500 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meetings DESCRIPTION:Our Partnership meetings provide information and attendance for MCFD staff throughout the office. We look forward to welcoming more foste r caregivers. Zoom link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please contact Jessica Humphri es at cvcoord@fpsss.com. Hybrid Meeting\, Zoom and The Foundry Boardroom 5 75 10th Street X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Partnership meetings provide informatio n and attendance for MCFD staff throughout the office. We look forward to welcoming more foster caregivers. Zoom link will be emailed out one week b efore our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please con tact Jessica Humphries at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
Hybrid Meeting\, Zoom and The Foundry Boa rdroom 575 10th Street
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20240423T1733540Z-490916-1150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T110000 SUMMARY:Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Hosts Lindsy Creedon and Judy Hollywood CR Family Services\, Co nference Room\, 487-10th Avenue No June or summer sessions. (Join us at th e Splash Park on June 6th) For more information or to suggest a topic\, co ntact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosts Lindsy Creedon and Judy Hollywood
CR Family Services\, Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
No Jun e or summer sessions. (Join us at the Splash Park on June 6th)
For more information or to suggest a topic\, contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com.
\; CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20240423T1736000Z-490916-1151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240514T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240514T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting - Campbell River DESCRIPTION:This is our last Partnership Meeting until Autumn. All foster c aregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health staff and foster suppo rt 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 Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This is our last Partnership Meeting until Autumn. All foster caregivers\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Heal th 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 Marianne Currie at Marianne.Currie@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic.
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CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20240423T1737400Z-490916-1152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey Self-Paced Presentation RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=61 DESCRIPTION:Open for self paced viewing between May 1st to June 30th The pr ogram is an incredible learning experience about the Trust-Based Relationa l Intervention (TBRI) model. It brings together proven\, practical teachin g and insight as well as everyday\, helpful wisdom - designed for parents and caregivers meeting the needs of children impacted by foster care/and/o r adoption. Your will gain a better understanding of their complex needs a long with resources to equip you in your journey with them. Week 1 - Intro duction to TBRI® Week 2 - Connecting Principles Week 3 - Empowering Princi ples Week 4 - Correcting with Connecting Principles Register at https://lp .constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5d5q9eu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open for self paced viewing between May 1st to June 30th
The program is an incredible learning experience abo ut the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model. It brings togethe r proven\, practical teaching and insight as well as everyday\, helpful wi sdom - designed for parents and caregivers meeting the needs of children i mpacted by foster care/and/or adoption. Your will gain a better understand ing of their complex needs along with resources to equip you in your journ ey with them.
Week 1 - Introduction to TBRI®\;
Week 2 - Connecting Principles
Week 3 - Empowering Principles
Week 4 - Correcting with Connecting Principles
Register at https://l p.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5d5q9eu
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CATEGORIES:Island Wide UID:20240501T2042390Z-490916-1153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T200000 SUMMARY:Sex Trafficking Evening Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Presented by Kerri Isha m Open to Foster Caregivers Let's shine some light on a dark topic. In thi s virtual workshop\, you will learn about the definition of sex traffickin g\, who is trafficking who\, luring tactics used\, and more. A question-an d-answer segment will immediately follow the 1-hour presentation. Certifie d sexual health educator Kerri Isham is knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate. She is committed to the empowerment of people of all ages. FPS S Society will cover the cost for foster caregivers who attend this worksh op. Youth 12+ can attend as free guest when accompanied and registered by their foster caregiver. Foster Caregivers register at https://bit.ly/3vuVv 9y. Not a foster parent? Social Workers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, and Others can purchase tickets at https://www.powerupeducation.com/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, May 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Presented by Kerri Isham
Open to Foster Caregivers
Le t's shine some light on a dark topic. In this virtual workshop\, you will learn about the definition of sex trafficking\, who is trafficking who\, l uring tactics used\, and more. A question-and-answer segment will immediat ely follow the 1-hour presentation.
Certified sexual health educat or Kerri Isham is knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate. She is com mitted to the empowerment of people of all ages.
FPSS Society will cover the cost for foster caregivers who attend this workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as free guest when accompanied and registered by their foster c aregiver.
Foster Caregivers register at https://bit.ly/3vuVv9y.
Not a foster par ent? Social Workers\, Out of Care/Kinship Caregivers\, and Others can purc hase tickets at https://www.powerupeducation.com/.
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CATEGORIES:Island Wide UID:20240501T2043550Z-490916-1154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T140000 SUMMARY:Mental Health Medications: an Overview Online Replay RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=45 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lori Nichols RN\, MS Wednesday\, July 3rd to Wedne sday\, July 17th Open to foster caregivers\, social workers\, out of care/ kinship caregivers\, and adoptive parents. This virtual workshop was origi nally presented and recorded in January 2022. Presenter Lori Nichols provi des an overview of the three most common classes of psychotropic medicatio ns that are used with children and youth: Antidepressants\, Antipsychotics \, and Stimulants. Topics covered included: *How the medications can chang e thinking\, behavior\, and emotions *How to recognize and communicate con cerning patterns of thinking\, emotions\, and behavior *What changes to tr ack and report when someone starts a medication *Other things that can hel p when someone is taking medication Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS \, has over 3 0 years experience as a mental health nurse working with children and fami lies in child welfare\, health care settings\, and school systems. Her phi losophy of care is grounded in resilience\, trauma-informed care\, and neu robiological knowledge. Closer to July 3rd\, registrants will receive an e mail with the link to access to the workshop recording. Registrants can vi ew the recording at their own pace during Wednesday July 3rd to Wednesday July 17th. Register at https://bit.ly/3JfTOjv For more information\, pleas e contact FPSS Cowichan Valley Area Coordinator Sandra Beagley at dacoord@ fpsss.com or 250-618-8327. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Lori Nichols RN\, MS
Wednesday\, July 3rd to Wednesday\, July 17th
Open to foster caregivers\, social workers\, out of care/kinship caregivers\, and adoptive parents.
This virtual workshop was originally present ed and recorded in January 2022. Presenter Lori Nichols provides an overvi ew of the three most common classes of psychotropic medications that are u sed with children and youth: Antidepressants\, Antipsychotics\, and Stimul ants.
Topics covered included:
*How the medications can ch ange thinking\, behavior\, and emotions
*How to recognize and comm unicate concerning patterns of thinking\, emotions\, and behavior
*What changes to track and report when someone starts a medication
*Other things that can help when someone is taking medication
&nb sp\;
Lori Nichols\, RN\, MS \, has over 30 years experience as a m ental health nurse working with children and families in child welfare\, h ealth care settings\, and school systems. Her philosophy of care is ground ed in resilience\, trauma-informed care\, and neurobiological knowledge.
Closer to July 3rd\, registrants will receive an email with the lin k to access to the workshop recording. Registrants can view the recording at their own pace during Wednesday July 3rd to Wednesday July 17th. Regist er at https://bit.ly/3JfTO jv
For more information\, please contact FPSS Cowichan Valley Area Coordinator Sandra Beagley at dacoord@fpsss.com or 250-618-8327.
\;
CATEGORIES:Island Wide UID:20240501T2044590Z-490916-1155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806 SUMMARY:Navigating Challenging Behaviours Online Replay RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=15 DESCRIPTION:Available Tuesday\, August 6th to Tuesday\, August 20th Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/Out of Care Caregivers\, and MCFD/ICFSA Socia l Workers. Registrants will receive an email with a link to access a recor ding of the March 7th workshop presented by Ashliegh Martinflatt. Registra nts can view this recording at their own pace from August 6th to August 20 th. Power struggles\, angry outbursts\, refusing to end excessive screen t ime – the list can go on. Parenting challenging behaviours can be frustrat ing and exhausting. This workshop introduced strategies for minimizing con flict and increasing positive interactions with children and youth. Often a few small changes in how we interact can have profound ripple effects. T his workshop had emphasis toward individuals parenting children and youth with a trauma history that is resulting in challenging behaviours. Ashleig h Martinflatt is a professor at Vancouver Island University\, teaching in the Child and Youth Care and Social Work programs with a focus on children \, youth\, and families. Ashleigh is also a clinical counsellor at Island Clinical Counselling\, who specializes in working with children/youth and caregivers. Please contact coordinator Sandra Beagley at 250-618-8327 or c icoord@fpsss.com with any questions or registration support. Register at h ttps://bit.ly/492Jcz3. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Available Tuesday\, August 6th to Tuesday\, August 20th
Open to Foster Caregivers\, Kinship/Out of Care Careg ivers\, and MCFD/ICFSA Social Workers.
Registrants will receive an email with a link to access a recording of the March 7th workshop present ed by Ashliegh Martinflatt. Registrants can view this recording at their o wn pace from August 6th to August 20th.
Power struggles\, angry ou tbursts\, refusing to end excessive screen time &ndash\; the list can go o n. Parenting challenging behaviours can be frustrating and exhausting. Thi s workshop introduced strategies for minimizing conflict and increasing po sitive interactions with children and youth. Often a few small changes in how we interact can have profound ripple effects. This workshop had emphas is toward individuals parenting children and youth with a trauma history t hat is resulting in challenging behaviours.
Ashleigh Martinflatt i s a professor at Vancouver Island University\, teaching in the Child and Y outh Care and Social Work programs with a focus on children\, youth\, and families. Ashleigh is also a clinical counsellor at Island Clinical Counse lling\, who specializes in working with children/youth and caregivers. Ple ase contact coordinator Sandra Beagley at 250-618-8327 or cicoord@fpsss.com with any questions or registration support. Register at https://bit.ly/492Jcz3.
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240501T2046110Z-490916-1156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240604T170000 SUMMARY:Children in Care Party DESCRIPTION:The Children in Care party in the Comox Valley will take place on June 4th from 3-5pm. Gather with local caregivers and kids at the Air F orce Beach Campground for face painting and games\, hot dog roasting and s nacks! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Children in Care party in the Com ox Valley will take place on
June 4th from 3-5pm.
Gather with local caregivers and kids at th e Air Force Beach Campground for face painting and games\, hot dog roastin g and snacks!
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20240527T1838080Z-490916-1157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T180000 SUMMARY:Campbell River's BCCYICW 2024 Celebration DESCRIPTION:Campbell River's BCCYICW 2024 Celebration Wednesday\, June 5\, 2024 3:00pm-6:00pm Campbell River Community Centre Celebrate BCCYICW 2024 in Campbell River! Bring family\, friends\, and supports to celebrate the week with a BBQ\, bouncy castle\, games\, and so much more! This event is open to the public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Campbell River's BCCYICW 2024 Celebra tion
Wednesday\, June 5\, 2024
3:00pm-6:00pm
Campbell River Community Centre
Celebrate BCCYICW 2024 in Campbell River! Bring family\, fr iends\, and supports to celebrate the week with a BBQ\, bouncy castle\, ga mes\, and so much more!
This event is open to the pub lic.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20240527T1838540Z-490916-1158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T113000 SUMMARY:Splash Park Meet Up DESCRIPTION:WEATHER PERMITTING Note date change from the 5th to: When: Thur sday\, June 13th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Where: Willow Point Park (Sportsplex ) 1800 South Alder Street Who: All foster families and any workers who can drop by. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WEATHER PERMITTING
Note date change from the 5th to:
When: Thursday\, June 13th\, 10:00am to 11:30am< /p>
Where: Willow Point Park (Sportsplex) 1800 South Alder Street
Who: All foster families and any workers who can drop by.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20240603T1644350Z-490916-1159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T130000 SUMMARY:Mâmawapôwin – Lunch** and Learn DESCRIPTION:**Bring your lunch and craft supplies. When: Thursday June 20th \, 11:30am to 1:00pm Hosts: Lindsy Creedon and Taryn Corrie\, Where: CRFS 487-10th Avenue – Art Room (meet Lindsy in the reception area) June’s topi c: “Consistency – the power of being there” Who: All foster caregivers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:**Bring your lunch and craft suppl ies.
When: Thursday June 20th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Hosts: L indsy Creedon and Taryn Corrie\,
Where: CRFS 487-10th Avenue &ndas h\; Art Room (meet Lindsy in the reception area)
June&rsquo\;s top ic: &ldquo\;Consistency &ndash\; the power of being there&rdquo\;
Who: All foster caregivers.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20240603T1645300Z-490916-1160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T123000 SUMMARY:In Recognition of FASD Awareness Day CLN DESCRIPTION:In Recognition of FASD Awareness Day CLN Tuesday\, September 10 th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm Guest Speaker: Myles Himmelreich In this session\, Myles shares his personal story and provides examples of the health effect s of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)\, emphasizing its nature as a whole-body diagnosis. By combining personal and professional perspectives \, Myles helps the audience understand key aspects such as sensory process ing\, memory\, executive functioning\, and interpreting 'behaviour' as an indicator of support needs. This session will offer valuable insights and examples of effective support strategies. This workshop is available to fo ster caregivers\, kinship caregivers\, social workers\, and community agen cies. Register at https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/fasd-day-2024/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In Recognition of FASD Awareness Day CLN
Tuesday\, September 10th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Guest Speaker: Myles
Himmelreich
In this session\, Myles shares his personal story and pro
vides examples of the health effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (
FASD)\, emphasizing its nature as a whole-body diagnosis. By combining per
sonal and professional perspectives\, Myles helps the audience understand
key aspects such as sensory processing\, memory\, executive functioning\,
and interpreting 'behaviour' as an indicator of support needs. This sessio
n will offer valuable insights and examples of effective support strategie
s. This workshop is available to foster caregivers\, kinship caregivers\,
social workers\, and community agencies.
Register at \;https://lear
n.fpsss.com/courses/fasd-day-2024/
Trauma-Informed Transition Training CLN
Tuesdays\, September 17th to November 5th\, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Facil
itated by Jessica Humphries
Every child in care experiences a minimum
of two transitions: entering care and moving out of care. Using a trauma-
informed approach\, this unique training is designed to provide caregivers
with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to improve outcomes for child
ren and youth transitioning into\, within\, and out of foster care.
T
his module focuses on reunification of children and youth with their biolo
gical families and communities\, where it is essential that the transition
s be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. The Foundational Training i
ncludes key topics organized over six units that focus on preparing caregi
vers for trauma-informed transitions.
Register at \;https://learn.fpsss.com/training/trauma-infor
med-transition-training-fall-2024/2024-09-17/
Giving and Receiving Healing When Love is N
ot Enough
Daytime Sessions: Thursday\, September 19th to Thursday\, O
ctober 31st\, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Evening Sessions: Tuesday\, September
17th to Tuesday\, October 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Facilitated by Ros
Pringle
Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers only. Why is Complex Tra
uma important? Foster parents and other caregivers give from the bottom of
their hearts. Often this isn&rsquo\;t enough. Complex trauma changes a ch
ild&rsquo\;s brain and nervous system (and thus all development). These ki
ds don&rsquo\;t respond well to typical parenting. How do we create an env
ironment of nurturing experiences for these children to heal? Can we move
beyond &ldquo\;managing&rdquo\; the challenging emotions and behaviours to
&ldquo\;see&rdquo\; and respond to the underlying needs? Yes\, we can! Pr
actical skills and tools you&rsquo\;ll learn:
Module 1: What are our
Children Carrying?
Module 2: Body and Stress
Module 3: Managing
Emotions and Stress
Module 4: Attachment and Relationships
Modul
e 5: Identity Development
Module 6: Reframing Challenging Behaviours<
br />Module 7: Caregiver Wellness
This workshop series is available t
o foster caregivers\, kinship caregivers\, social workers\, and community
agencies on Vancouver Island only. Register today. Space is limited to 20
participants. Presented in Partnership with Complex Trauma Resources and t
he Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Register at https://l
earn.fpsss.com/courses/giving-and-receiving-healing/
Giving and Receiving Healing When Love is N
ot Enough
Daytime Sessions: Thursday\, September 19th to Thursday\, O
ctober 31st\, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Evening Sessions: Tuesday\, September
17th to Tuesday\, October 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Facilitated by Ros
Pringle
Open to Vancouver Island Caregivers only. Why is Complex Tra
uma important? Foster parents and other caregivers give from the bottom of
their hearts. Often this isn&rsquo\;t enough. Complex trauma changes a ch
ild&rsquo\;s brain and nervous system (and thus all development). These ki
ds don&rsquo\;t respond well to typical parenting. How do we create an env
ironment of nurturing experiences for these children to heal? Can we move
beyond &ldquo\;managing&rdquo\; the challenging emotions and behaviours to
&ldquo\;see&rdquo\; and respond to the underlying needs? Yes\, we can! Pr
actical skills and tools you&rsquo\;ll learn:
Module 1: What are our
Children Carrying?
Module 2: Body and Stress
Module 3: Managing
Emotions and Stress
Module 4: Attachment and Relationships
Modul
e 5: Identity Development
Module 6: Reframing Challenging Behaviours<
br />Module 7: Caregiver Wellness
This workshop series is available t
o foster caregivers\, kinship caregivers\, social workers\, and community
agencies on Vancouver Island only. Register today. Space is limited to 20
participants. Presented in Partnership with Complex Trauma Resources and t
he Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Register at https://l
earn.fpsss.com/courses/giving-and-receiving-healing/
White Hatter: Supporting Youth Being Target
ed by Aggression\, Cyberbulling\, Threats\, Hacks and Violence CLN
We
dnesday\, September 25th\, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Facilitated by The White
Hatter
This program aims to help parents and caregivers support youth
who find themselves subject to various forms of aggression online. We wil
l outline concerning signs to looks for. The diverse forms of aggression w
ill be examined ranging from simple messages\, threats of violence to more
elaborate hacks. We will explore the support process during response and
recovery periods and how you can most effectively help the children and yo
uth in your home. Learn how to work with police and schools\, and overcome
barriers. Stay informed on what legal options available to you in extreme
circumstances. Many topics in the program are applicable to people of all
ages who are targeted.
Register at \;https://learn.fpsss.com/wp-
content/uploads/Supporting-Youth-Sept-25.pdf
Consent CLN
Wednesday\, September 25th
\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Presented by Kerri Isham\, Certified Sexual Healt
h Educator
Open to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. Teens 12+ can atten
d as a guest when accompanied by their foster or kinship caregiver. Consen
t is a life skill that should be practiced long before it has anything to
do with sex.
In this workshop you will learn about:
1. The Age o
f Consent for Sexual Activity
2. The four criteria of consent.
3
. Discuss four common scenarios in youth's lives
Kerri Isham is a kno
wledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate educator\, author\, and presente
r with over 25 years of experience. She is committed to the empowerment of
people of all ages.
FPSS will cover the registration cost for foster
and kinship caregivers.
Foster and Kinship Caregivers register at&nb
sp\;https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/sexual-health-e
ducation-series-consent/
All others can purchase tickets directly
at Power Up LIVE (powerupeducation.com)
The Business Side of Fostering CLN
Tue
sday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Thursday\, October 17th\, 9:3
0am to 11:30am
Participants must complete Session 1 and S
ession 2 to receive a certificate
Facilitated by Int
erior Community Services
Do you want to understand your role\, respon
sibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this four-hour c
ourse is for you!
We will cover
1. The ins and outs of your cont
ract
2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care re
view process
3. What (and why) to document and report
4. Insuran
ce / WCB for Foster Caregivers
5. Resources.
And more!
This
training is open to Foster Parents\, MCFD and ICFSA Staff and FP Support
Agency Staff.
For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698
-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Register at Events
for October 2024 (fpsss.com)
The Business Side of Fostering CLN
Tue
sday\, October 15th\, 9:30am to 11:30am
Thursday\, October 17th\, 9:3
0am to 11:30am
Participants must complete Session 1 and S
ession 2 to receive a certificate
Facilitated by Int
erior Community Services
Do you want to understand your role\, respon
sibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this four-hour c
ourse is for you!
We will cover
1. The ins and outs of your cont
ract
2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care re
view process
3. What (and why) to document and report
4. Insuran
ce / WCB for Foster Caregivers
5. Resources.
And more!
This
training is open to Foster Parents\, MCFD and ICFSA Staff and FP Support
Agency Staff.
For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698
-2017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Register at Events
for October 2024 (fpsss.com)
The Business Side of Fostering CLN
Mon
day\, October 28th\, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30
pm to 8:30pm
Participants must complete Session 1 and Ses
sion 2 to receive a certificate
Facilitated by Inter
ior Community Services
Do you want to understand your role\, responsi
bilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this four-hour cou
rse is for you!
We will cover
1. The ins and outs of your contra
ct
2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care revi
ew process
3. What (and why) to document and report
4. Insurance
/ WCB for Foster Caregivers
5. Resources.
And more!
This t
raining is open to Foster Parents\, MCFD and ICFSA Staff and FP Support Ag
ency Staff.
For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2
017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Register at Events fo
r October 2024 (fpsss.com)
The Business Side of Fostering CLN
Mon
day\, October 28th\, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30
pm to 8:30pm
Participants must complete Session 1 and Ses
sion 2 to receive a certificate
Facilitated by Inter
ior Community Services
Do you want to understand your role\, responsi
bilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this four-hour cou
rse is for you!
We will cover
1. The ins and outs of your contra
ct
2. The Care Home Investigation (protocol) and quality of care revi
ew process
3. What (and why) to document and report
4. Insurance
/ WCB for Foster Caregivers
5. Resources.
And more!
This t
raining is open to Foster Parents\, MCFD and ICFSA Staff and FP Support Ag
ency Staff.
For more information\, contact Marna Forsyth at 250-698-2
017 or mforsyth@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Register at Events fo
r October 2024 (fpsss.com)
Talking about Relationships CLN
Wednes
day\, October 25th\, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Presented by Certified Sexual H
ealth Educator Kerri Isham
Open to Foster and Kinship Caregivers. Tee
ns 12+ can attend as a guest when accompanied by their foster or kinship c
aregiver.
This online workshop focuses on healthy and unhealthy quali
ties in relationships\, whether it be a friendship or a romantic relations
hip. Discussion will include gas-lighting and the abuse cycle. With the su
pport and guidance from trusted adults\, teenagers will be able to experie
nce healthier relationships.
Kerri is a collaborative and inclusive e
ducator\, author\, and presenter with 25 years experience. She is the foun
der and lead educator of Power Up Education\, dedicating her professional
career to the safety of children and youth.
FPSS will cover the regis
tration cost for foster and kinship caregivers.
Foster and Kinship Ca
regivers register at https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/sexual-health-educati
on-series/
All others can purchase tickets directly at Power Up LIVE
(powerupeducation.com)
Friday\, October 25th\, Time TBA
Coast
al Black Farm\, 2186 Endall Road\, Black Creek
Save the date! Comox V
alley and Campbell River caregivers\, children and youth are invited to jo
in for Pumpkin Fest. Pick from hay wagon rides\, barnyard animals\, corn m
azes and more. This will be a rain or shine event. Final event details wil
l be available early October.
Talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder<
br />Facilitated by Sheila\, CR FASD Keyworker
Wednesday October 2nd\
, 9:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday October 2nd\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
CRF
S Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
TOPIC: Expect a Q&\;A discussi
on format rather than a lecture.
Open to Foster and Out of Care/Kinsh
ip caregivers who want to learn more about supporting individuals who have
or are suspected to have FASD. Even if the child in your care cannot be\,
or has not yet been diagnosed\, you will find this information session he
lpful in caring for them.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a
diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individ
uals prenatally exposed to alcohol. Each individual with FASD is unique an
d has areas of both strengths and challenges.
Join the CR FASD Key Wo
rker at either of two sessions to discuss:
&bull\; How FASD can affec
t emotional regulation\, learning\, memory\, attention\, communication\, a
nd physical health
&bull\; Strategies to prevent emotional dysregulat
ion and promote positive behaviour
&bull\; Resources and supports ava
ilable for caregivers who support people with FASD or are suspected to hav
e FASD
Register with Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566. Pleas
e register for this event noting your preference to attend the daytime or
evening session. You are welcomed to join both sessions. Note\, a session
will be cancelled if registration is insufficient. You are encouraged to s
ubmit a discussion question when you register.
The Key Worker and Par
ent Support program provides support to families of children and youth und
er age 19 with Complex Behaviour Conditions. For more information contact
Rivercity Inclusion Society at 778-346-9029.
Talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder<
br />Facilitated by Sheila\, CR FASD Keyworker
Wednesday October 2nd\
, 9:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday October 2nd\, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
CRF
S Conference Room\, 487-10th Avenue
TOPIC: Expect a Q&\;A discussi
on format rather than a lecture.
Open to Foster and Out of Care/Kinsh
ip caregivers who want to learn more about supporting individuals who have
or are suspected to have FASD. Even if the child in your care cannot be\,
or has not yet been diagnosed\, you will find this information session he
lpful in caring for them.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a
diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individ
uals prenatally exposed to alcohol. Each individual with FASD is unique an
d has areas of both strengths and challenges.
Join the CR FASD Key Wo
rker at either of two sessions to discuss:
&bull\; How FASD can affec
t emotional regulation\, learning\, memory\, attention\, communication\, a
nd physical health
&bull\; Strategies to prevent emotional dysregulat
ion and promote positive behaviour
&bull\; Resources and supports ava
ilable for caregivers who support people with FASD or are suspected to hav
e FASD
Register with Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566. Pleas
e register for this event noting your preference to attend the daytime or
evening session. You are welcomed to join both sessions. Note\, a session
will be cancelled if registration is insufficient. You are encouraged to s
ubmit a discussion question when you register.
The Key Worker and Par
ent Support program provides support to families of children and youth und
er age 19 with Complex Behaviour Conditions. For more information contact
Rivercity Inclusion Society at 778-346-9029.
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Friday\
, September 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Friday\, October 25th\, 10:00am
to 11:00am
In-person at CVFSA\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
(Usually the 4th Friday of the month)
These gatherings feature discus
sions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\
;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD
Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to atten
d with caregivers. An email reminder will go out the week before with info
rmation about our discussion topic or if a guest speaker will be present.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley
UID:20240829T2052360Z-490916-1175@localendar.com
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DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T110000
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Friday\, September 27th\, 10:00a
m to 11:00am Friday\, October 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person at CVFSA
\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay (Usually the 4th Friday of the month) Th
ese gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current
and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced careg
ivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are w
elcome to attend with caregivers. An email reminder will go out the week b
efore with information about our discussion topic or if a guest speaker wi
ll be present.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
Friday\
, September 27th\, 10:00am to 11:00am
Friday\, October 25th\, 10:00am
to 11:00am
In-person at CVFSA\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay
(Usually the 4th Friday of the month)
These gatherings feature discus
sions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\
;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD
Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to atten
d with caregivers. An email reminder will go out the week before with info
rmation about our discussion topic or if a guest speaker will be present.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley
UID:20240829T2054220Z-490916-1176@localendar.com
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DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T120000
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meetings Tuesday
\, October 17th\, 11:00am to 12:00 noon Hybrid Meeting\, Zoom and The Foun
dry Boardroom 575 10th Street We are looking forward to welcoming more fos
ter parents to our October meeting. Zoom link will be emailed out one week
before our meetings. For more information or add to the agenda\, please c
ontact Jessica Humphries at cvcoord@fpsss.com.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partners
hip Meetings
Tuesday\, October 17th\, 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Hybr
id Meeting\, Zoom and The Foundry Boardroom 575 10th Street
We are lo
oking forward to welcoming more foster parents to our October meeting. Zoo
m link will be emailed out one week before our meetings. For more informat
ion or add to the agenda\, please contact Jessica Humphries at cvcoord@fps
ss.com.
Foster Caregivers In-person Coffee Meeting<
br />Tuesday\, September 24th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Heather\, Fi
nch Road
Tuesday October 23rd\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Tom\, W
illow Point
(4th Tuesday of the month)
Your CR Foster Parent Ass
ociation welcomes all foster caregivers to attend their round the kitchen
table gatherings hosted in members&rsquo\; homes. The group offers confide
ntial discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help yo
u support the child or teen in your care. For information including the ad
dresses\, watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or text/
call 250-204-1566.
We are stronger together.
Foster Caregivers In-person Coffee Meeting<
br />Tuesday\, September 24th\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Heather\, Fi
nch Road
Tuesday October 23rd\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Tom\, W
illow Point
(4th Tuesday of the month)
Your CR Foster Parent Ass
ociation welcomes all foster caregivers to attend their round the kitchen
table gatherings hosted in members&rsquo\; homes. The group offers confide
ntial discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help yo
u support the child or teen in your care. For information including the ad
dresses\, watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or text/
call 250-204-1566.
We are stronger together.
Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meetin
g
No September meeting
Thursday\, October 10th\, 10:00am to 11:3
0am (to be confirmed)
Campbell River Family Services\, 487-10th Avenu
e
(2nd Thursday of the month)
Each monthly meeting features a to
pic to keep your caregiving skills current! For more information\, contact
Judy at
205-204-1566.
Mâ\;mawapô\;win - Lunch and Learn
No September meeting
Thursday\, October 17th\, 11:00am to 1:30p
m (to be confirmed
Host Taryn Corrie\, MCFD CYMH Clinician
CR Fa
mily Services\, Upstairs Art Room\, 487-10th Avenue
(Thursdays\, once
/month)
All foster caregivers are welcomed. We have arranged our gath
ering over the noon hour in hopes that caregivers can drop in. Taryn hosts
monthly Mâ\;mawapô\;win [ma/ma/wa/po/win] which translates to &
lsquo\;meeting together&rsquo\; in Northern Michif. This is your space for
connecting with peers\, building community\, and sharing practical learni
ngs for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunc
h or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for up
dates about discussion topics. Contact Taryn for more information at Taryn.Corrie@gov.bc.ca.
Friday\, November 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:00am Comox Valley Family Services\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue (In-person) Please note that the Safe Babies Group normally meets the fourth Friday of the month. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills curre nt and an opportunity to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend with caregivers. An email reminder will go out the week before with information about our discussion topic or if a guest speaker will be present. \;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20241105T1758300Z-490916-1182@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241114T133000 SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 14th\, 11:00am to 1:30pm No December meetin g CR Family Services\, Upstairs Art Room\, 487-10th Avenue Join Lindsy for a Lunch and Learn at CRFS Art Room. Our topic of discussion will be Manag ing Expectations. How do we help children and youth navigate through event s like the holidays? Come to visit and help us recap the year and share wh at you would like to see happen in 2025. Feel free to bring any crafting s upplies you would like or make use of ours. Bring your lunch or join us fo r the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy for more information at 778-346-9327 Ext: 333 or Lindsy.creedon@crfs.ca. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, November 14th\, 11:00am to 1:30p m No December meeting CR Family Services\, Upstairs Art Room\, 487-10th Av enue Join Lindsy for a Lunch and Learn at CRFS Art Room. Our topic of disc ussion will be Managing Expectations. How do we help children and youth na vigate through events like the holidays? Come to visit and help us recap t he year and share what you would like to see happen in 2025. Feel free to bring any crafting supplies you would like or make use of ours. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Contact Lindsy for more information at 778-346-9327 Ext: 333 or Lindsy.creedon@crfs.ca.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20241105T1801210Z-490916-1183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241121T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241121T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 21st 10:15am to 12:00noon Topic: Safe Sleep Guidelines\, Host Sandy N. Thursday\, December 12th\, 10:15am to 12:00noo n Topic: Update on Drug and Alcohol Use by Canadians\, Host Julie R (3rd T hursday of the month\; 2nd Thursday in December) Watch your emails for loc ation details. Each month we will be joining the online Safe Babies Knowle dge Exchange (10:30am to 11:30am) and debriefing afterwards or just chatti ng and connecting. For more information\, contact Judy at 205-204-1566. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, November 21st 10:15am to 12:00no on Topic: Safe Sleep Guidelines\, Host Sandy N. Thursday\, December 12th\, 10:15am to 12:00noon Topic: Update on Drug and Alcohol Use by Canadians\, Host Julie R (3rd Thursday of the month\; 2nd Thursday in December) Watch your emails for location details. Each month we will be joining the onlin e Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange (10:30am to 11:30am) and debriefing after wards or just chatting and connecting. For more information\, contact Judy at 205-204-1566.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20241105T1805150Z-490916-1184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T120000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Safe Babies Caregiver Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 21st 10:15am to 12:00noon Topic: Safe Sleep Guidelines\, Host Sandy N. Thursday\, December 12th\, 10:15am to 12:00noo n Topic: Update on Drug and Alcohol Use by Canadians\, Host Julie R (3rd T hursday of the month\; 2nd Thursday in December) Watch your emails for loc ation details. Each month we will be joining the online Safe Babies Knowle dge Exchange (10:30am to 11:30am) and debriefing afterwards or just chatti ng and connecting. For more information\, contact Judy at 205-204-1566. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, November 21st 10:15am to 12:00no on Topic: Safe Sleep Guidelines\, Host Sandy N. Thursday\, December 12th\, 10:15am to 12:00noon Topic: Update on Drug and Alcohol Use by Canadians\, Host Julie R (3rd Thursday of the month\; 2nd Thursday in December) Watch your emails for location details. Each month we will be joining the onlin e Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange (10:30am to 11:30am) and debriefing after wards or just chatting and connecting. For more information\, contact Judy at 205-204-1566.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20241105T1806060Z-490916-1185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers In-person Coffee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 26th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Host: Heather M No December coffee meeting (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers to attend their round the kitch en table gatherings hosted in members’ homes. The group offers confidentia l discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you su pport the child or teen in your care. For information including the addres ses\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or te xt/call 250-204-1566. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, November 26th\, 10:00am to 11:30a m Host: Heather M No December coffee meeting (4th Tuesday of the month) Yo ur CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers to attend t heir round the kitchen table gatherings hosted in members&rsquo\; homes. T he group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experience d caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For infor mation including the addresses\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at uicoord@fpsss.com or text/call 250-204-1566.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20241105T1807150Z-490916-1186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T103000 SUMMARY:Foster Parent/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am To be confirmed MCF D meeting room\, upstairs at Discovery Harbour Mall\, 1334 Island Highway (2nd Tuesday of every second month) All foster caregivers\, MCFD social wo rkers\, C&Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff meet to share f ostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chair\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com for m ore information or to suggest a discussion topic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday\, December 10th\, 9:30am to 10:30am To be confirmed MCFD meeting room\, upstairs at Discovery Harbour Mall\, 1334 Island Highway (2nd Tuesday of every second month) All foster caregiv ers\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Supp ort staff meet to share fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, an d discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-chair\, Tom Robinson at sunri sestart@hotmail.com for more information or to suggest a discussion topic< /p> CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20241105T1808360Z-490916-1187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241220T170000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Family Holiday Gym Party DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Foster familes\, relief providers and Santa himself. RSVP to Judy by Dec.6 so she can tell Santa's helpers how many goodie bag s we need - uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566. A sportsplex staff member w ill attend to assist with gym activities but caregivers are asked to stay to supervise their children. Your contribution to finger food to the treat table is appreciated. Brought to you by the Campbell River Foster Parent Association and FPSS. 1800 South Alder Street\, Campbell River\, BC\, Cana da - GYM B. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Welcome to Foster familes\, relief provider s and Santa himself. RSVP to Judy by Dec.6 so she can tell Santa's helpers how many goodie bags we need - uicoord@fpsss.com or 250-204-1566. A sport splex staff member will attend to assist with gym activities but caregiver s are asked to stay to supervise their children. Your contribution to fing er food to the treat table is appreciated. Brought to you by the Campbell River Foster Parent Association and FPSS. \;1800 South Alder Street\, Campbell River\, BC\, Canada - GYM B.
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20241105T1813360Z-490916-1188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T130000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Lunch and Le arn DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Lunch an d Learn Monday\, April 14th\, 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Topic: Levels Assessmen t Process In person\, The Foundry Boardroom 575 10th Street Join us for lu nch and learning. Our April partnership lunch and learn topic will be the Levels Assessment process with Resources Team Lead Shawna Stevenson. Pleas e send questions ahead of time to cvcoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partners hip Meeting Lunch and Learn
Monday\, April 14th\, 12:00 noon to 1: 00pm
Topic: Levels Assessment Process In person\, The Foundry Boar droom 575 10th Street Join us for lunch and learning. Our April partnershi p lunch and learn topic will be the Levels Assessment process with Resourc es Team Lead Shawna Stevenson.
Please send questions ahead of time to cvcoord@fpsss.com. \;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20250304T1932270Z-490916-1189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T110000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group No meeting due to March Break Fr iday\, April 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am In-person\, Comox Valley Family Ser vices Association\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay (4thThursday of the mo nth) These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills c urrent and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experience d caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Little one s are welcome to attend with caregivers. An email will go out the week bef ore with our discussion topic if there is a guest speaker. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group No meeting d ue to March Break
Friday\, April 25th\, 10:00am to 11:00am In-pers on\, Comox Valley Family Services \; Association\, 1415 Cliffe Avenue\ , Courtenay (4thThursday of the month) These gatherings feature discussion s to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to &ldquo\;che ck in&rdquo\; with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Reso urce Worker are always in attendance. Little ones are welcome to attend wi th caregivers. An email will go out the week before with our discussion to pic if there is a guest speaker. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20250304T1933230Z-490916-1190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T180000 SUMMARY:Comox Valley Spring Fling DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Comox Valley Playhouse#9 3080 Kilpatrick Ave\, Courtney With the success of last years event our s ocial committee would like you to save the date for this year’s Spring Fli ng! We have rented the whole CV playhouse for this social gathering of Chi ldren and Youth in Care\, Foster families\, and social workers. There will be a small craft/ activity for older kiddos\, wifi available and dinner p rovided. We hope to see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday\, April 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Comox Valley Playhouse#9 3080 Kilpatrick Ave\, Courtney
With t he success of last years event our social committee would like you to save the date for this year&rsquo\;s Spring Fling! We have rented the whole CV playhouse for this social gathering of Children and Youth in Care\, Foste r families\, and social workers. There will be a small craft/ activity for older kiddos\, wifi available and dinner provided. We hope to see you the re! \;
CATEGORIES:Comox Valley UID:20250304T1935170Z-490916-1191@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T103000 SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting Tuesday\, April 8th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (2nd Tuesday every sec ond month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&Y Mental Health St aff\, and Foster Support staff invited. Share your fostering concerns\, le arn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local fostering trends. Contact co-ch airs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com or Ashley Visser at ashley .visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to suggest a discussion topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Caregiver/MCFD Partnership Meeting T uesday\, April 8th\, 9:30am to 10:30am MCFD Boardroom\, 1334 Island Hwy (2 nd Tuesday every second month) All foster parents\, MCFD social workers\, C&\;Y Mental Health Staff\, and Foster Support staff invited. Share you r fostering concerns\, learn about MCFD updates\, and discuss local foster ing trends. Contact co-chairs\, Tom Robinson at sunrisestart@hotmail.com o r Ashley Visser at ashley.visser@gov.bc.ca for more information or to sugg est a discussion topic. \;
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20250304T1938050Z-490916-1192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260924T224052Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T113000 SUMMARY:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Foster Caregivers’ In-person Coffee Meeting March\, No meeting (Spring Break) Tuesday\, April 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:30am Host: Tom Robinso n (4th Tuesday of the month) Your Campbell River Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers to attend their casual round the kitchen t able gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confid ential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help y ou support the child or teen in your care. For information including the a ddress\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204- 1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foster Caregivers&rsquo\; In-person Coffee Meeting
March\, No meeting (Spring Break)
Tuesday\, April 22nd\, 10:00am to 11:30am
Host: Tom Robinson (4th Tuesday of the m onth) Your Campbell River Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster ca regivers to attend their casual round the kitchen table gatherings which t hey host in members&rsquo\; homes. The group offers confidential discussio n and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the c hild or teen in your care. For information including the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@ fpsss.com. \;
CATEGORIES:Campbell River UID:20250304T1939350Z-490916-1193@localendar.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR