This summer, join Rachel, Amy, & members of the Fostering Early Development (FED) team for some fun at the park! Meet up with other foster parents in your area for a relaxed time of playing and connecting. FED staff and Rachel from Safe Babies will be available to hold babies, chase your older kiddos around, or provide information & answer questions!

We’d love to see you there! Meet at the water park.

Suggested items to bring:
*picnic lunch or snacks
*bathing suits for the kids
*SUNSCREEN!!

No need to RSVP!

This summer, join Rachel, Amy, & members of the Fostering Early Development (FED) team for some fun at the park! Meet up with other foster parents in your area for a relaxed time of playing and connecting. FED staff and Rachel from Safe Babies will be available to hold babies, chase your older kiddos around, or provide information & answer questions!

We’d love to see you there! Meet by the water park.

Suggested items to bring:
*picnic lunch or snacks
*bathing suits for the kids
*SUNSCREEN!!

No need to RSVP!

This summer, join Rachel, Amy, & members of the Fostering Early Development (FED) team for some fun at the park! Meet up with other foster parents in your area for a relaxed time of playing and connecting. FED staff and Rachel from Safe Babies will be available to hold babies, chase your older kiddos around, or provide information & answer questions!

We’d love to see you there! Meet at the water park.

Suggested items to bring:
*picnic lunch or snacks
*bathing suits for the kids
*SUNSCREEN!!

No need to RSVP!

This summer, join Rachel, Amy, & members of the Fostering Early Development (FED) team for some fun at the park! Meet up with other foster parents in your area for a relaxed time of playing and connecting. FED staff and Rachel from Safe Babies will be available to hold babies, chase your older kiddos around, or provide information & answer questions!

We’d love to see you there!

Suggested items to bring:
*picnic lunch or snacks
*bathing suits for the kids
*SUNSCREEN!!

No need to RSVP!

A time to reflect, enjoy and connect with other caregivers and professionals.

Come join, bring your photos, scrapbooks materials or computers (for a digital/printable photobook) to make a lifebook/scrapbook for your child in care. We will provide refreshments and some materials.

Salina Lai and others from the office of Autism Information Services in Richmond will be here to describe the many services available to families, service providers, and community professionals across BC.

Autism Information Services is a provincial information and resource center for Autism and related disorders to provide information and resources about treatment as well as support. It also manages a registry of Autism Service providers.

The presenters will also discuss how to use your iPad as a communication tool. Please bring your iPads and laptops if you have them.

Join us for this informative session, good food, and good company.

A panel of experienced Foster Parents will be here to share their expertise, strategies and resources. All are welcome!

Hosted by Safe Babies Program and Fostering Early Development

for Aboriginal People & Allies

My Roots Are Here An Aboriginal Focused Genealogy And Research Method Workshop

Where are your Ancestors from and how did the world around them affect who they became as a person?

How did they come to have children and later great-grandchildren, all the way down to you?

Genealogy focuses on your ancestors, tracing your line back as far as you can, and then gathering the documents to prove those relationships.

The longer you wait, the more will be lost.

This workshop is meant to better inform you about some of the options and research methods currently available for those who are interested in preserving family history.

PLEASE RSVP AT [email protected]

CREATED BY
4 THE GENERATION PROJECT

AND FUNDED BY
THE VANCOUVER FOUNDATION

For Aboriginal Youth

An Aboriginal Focused Genealogy And Research Method Workshop

Where are your Ancestors from and how did the world around them affect who they became as a person?

How did they come to have children and later great-grandchildren, all the way down to you?

Genealogy focuses on your ancestors, tracing your line back as far as you can, and then gathering the documents to prove those relationships.

The longer you wait, the more will be lost.

This workshop is meant to better inform you about some of the options and research methods currently available for those who are interested in preserving family history.

please RSVP to [email protected]

4 the Generation Project  - http://www.iicrd.org/projects/4-generation

Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow caregivers before our chef guides us through the day's menu. You'll learn new skills in the hands-on learning environment, plus take home enough food to feed dinner to your entire family!

Space is limited to maximize safety in the kitchen, as well as ensuring that each family has enough food to take home with them.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Click here!

Presented by Rusty Whitford

These are cartoon like stories to assist children with Autism or FASD to understand social concepts, and to decrease undesirable behaviours. ey can help improve their learning, safety, and behaviours.

Rusty has been a foster parent for 10 years and is also a social worker with VACFSS. He has developed communication tools to use with non verbal and low functioning children and adults with Autism and FASD to help them better understand their world.

If you have a laptop, please bring it.

Registration Required!

The Coastal Community Kitchen is held in Richmond the second Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated, please watch for updates) .

Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow foster parents and caregivers. Our chef will guide the group through learning new recipes and you will take home dinner for your entire family!

Childminding is available - please register your children , when signing up so we can ensure we have staff available.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coastal-community-kitchen-tickets-37130323798

**Please Join Us for our First Richmond Foster Parent Coffee Evening**

The MCFD Recruitment Team invites you for an evening of coffee, cake and chats! Meet up with friends old and new!

@ Waves Coffee House
5951 No 3 Rd #180, Richmond

All foster parents are welcome!

Please contact Gwen Toy at (604) 775-2706 to reserve your spot

Come join, bring your photos, scrapbooks materials or computers (for a digital/printable photobook) to make a lifebook/scrapbook for your child in care. We will provide refreshments and some materials.

Edel Walsh, parent, will speak about My Daughter/My Son.
Lorraine Grieves, Provincial Program Director of Transcare BC will talk about issues facing parents and guardians of youths contemplating transitioning. Amanda Oliver, MCFD team leader, will speak about non binary identity and supporting questioning youth

is will be a longer meeting than usual, by request, and lunch will be provided.

Please join us for an informative session and an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges posed by these complex issues. We look forward to seeing you!

Safe Babies and Fostering Early Development presents:
A training and support group

Infant Sleep with
Wendy Hall, PhD, RN
Professor, UBC School of Nursing

Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow caregivers before our chef guides us through the day's menu. You'll learn new skills in the hands-on learning environment, plus take home enough food to feed dinner to your entire family!

Space is limited to maximize safety in the kitchen, as well as ensuring that each family has enough food to take home with them.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Click here!

Panel of Foster Parents

Registration Required!

The Coastal Community Kitchen is held in Richmond the second Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated, please watch for updates) .

Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow foster parents and caregivers. Our chef will guide the group through learning new recipes and you will take home dinner for your entire family!

Childminding is available - please register your children , when signing up so we can ensure we have staff available.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coastal-community-kitchen-tickets-37130323798

Please Join Us for our 2nd coffee evening!

The MCFD Recruitment Team invites you for an evening of coffee, cake and chats! Meet up with friends old and new!

@ Waves Coffee House
1095 W. Broadway, Vancouver
on Wednesday April 11, 2018
from 7:00-8:30 pm

All foster parents are welcome!

Please contact Christine Durack at (604) 660-0535 to reserve your spot

Come join, bring your photos, scrapbooks materials or computers (for a digital/printable photobook) to make a lifebook/scrapbook for your child in care. We will provide refreshments and some materials.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

A Day with Kim Barthel

An innovator in connecting mental health and function, occupational therapist Kim Barthel has dedicated herself to bridging disciplines and opening minds.

A proponent of “putting your mind in the mind of the other” , she teaches globally about understanding what’s behind complex behaviour. Her specialties include attachment, trauma, addiction, sensory processing, movement, and learning. Neurobiology is integral to Kim’s focus – because the more we understand how the brain works, the more we can feel compassion for ourselves and others, naturally reducing the shame and division between us.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Gain an appreciation for the deep impact that trauma has upon brain development, relational skills, coping strategies and behaviour
• Identification of the red flags in behaviour that are suggestive of relational trauma, and complexities when coupled with developmental disability
• Develop skills of Attunement and “holding space” as a force for regulation, healthy brain rewiring, reflection, self-esteem and learning
• Develop practical scripts and skills related to compassionate communication
• How to support others with trauma in any setting

Registration and more information at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trauma-informed-practice-kim-barthel-ot-tickets-43994833732

Shannon Maga and Brenda Rasi
Panel of FASD Key Workers from Milieu and Hollyburn Family Services

Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow caregivers before our chef guides us through the day's menu. You'll learn new skills in the hands-on learning environment, plus take home enough food to feed dinner to your entire family!

Space is limited to maximize safety in the kitchen, as well as ensuring that each family has enough food to take home with them.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Click here!

Minoru Arena (Stadium Rink) 7551 Minoru Gate, Richmond

All ages and abilities are welcome-

you don’t have to be an Olympic figure skater to have some fun on the ice!

Helmet and skate rentals, and hot chocolate, are included.

Please RSVP to Dominique Norville at

(604) 660-2127 or [email protected]

Hosted by the Vancouver/Richmond Foster Parent Recruitment Team

Come join, bring your photos, scrapbooks materials or computers (for a digital/printable photobook) to make a lifebook/scrapbook for your child in care. We will provide refreshments and some materials.

Registration Required!

The Coastal Community Kitchen is held in Richmond the second Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated, please watch for updates) .

Join us for delicious snacks and refreshments with fellow foster parents and caregivers. Our chef will guide the group through learning new recipes and you will take home dinner for your entire family!

Childminding is available - please register your children , when signing up so we can ensure we have staff available.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coastal-community-kitchen-tickets-37130323798