Fostering Okanagan

08/10/2026

It's almost that time again! Lets get ready

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!✅
Ready, Set, School! Creating Routines That Work

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, you'll learn practical strategies for creating routines that reduce stress & increase independence.

𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀:
• Why routines reduce stress for children and caregivers
• Creating a realistic family schedule
• Balancing extracurricular activities and downtime
• Age-appropriate responsibilities and chores

⏰ Wed. Aug. 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Online Workshop
📝 Register Here: www.parentsupportbc.ca/workshops

06/30/2026

Trauma-informed Transition Training Fast Track for Foster Caregivers runs from Monday, July 27th to Thursday, July 30th AND Tuesday, August 4th to Friday, August 7th!
9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Summer fast track for foster caregivers is now available!
Trauma-informed Transition Training starts Monday, July 27th to Thursday, July 30th
9:30 am to 12:30 pm AND Tuesday, August 4th to Friday, August 7th, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
*Must attend all sessions to receive completion certificate.

Foster caregivers play a vital role in welcoming children and youth into and out of their homes, often during times of uncertainty and change. This training focuses on building practical, trauma-informed strategies to support transitions with care, predictability, and connection.

Over eight focused sessions, each three hours in length, participants will explore and learn about: Community building, relationships, The Act, trauma-informed principles, policy, advocacy, grief and loss, and apply all of these to specific scenarios.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4vrVtJf

06/01/2026

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05/10/2026

05/05/2026

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week is May 3 to 9. The 2026 theme of "In it Together" recognizes that everyone’s readiness and resilience are strengthened when we look out for one another. Learn more at https://www.coemergency.ca/be-prepared

05/05/2026

It's Canadian Mental Health Week from May 4th to 10th. Take a moment to find out what's happening at mentalhealthweek.ca

05/04/2026

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