Extended Family Members Caring for Children
Mutual Aid
Networking Series: A support group with an educational component for foster parents/extended families, social workers and support staff.
Lifebooks Gathering: Foster Parents/extended families come together to create memories for the children/youth in their care.
Lifelong Learning: A support group for Caregivers of children/youth with emphasis on self-care and stress reduction.
Community Kitchens: A great opportunity to spend time with other Caregivers and prepare a meal to take home. These are monthly and available in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Richmond.
Specialized Training / Parenting Series
Ongoing capacity building for Foster/Extended families. Some of the trainings offered are:
- Emergency First Aid Training
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Trauma Informed Training
- Suicide Prevention
- Supporting Children with Loss
- Circle of Security Training