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Our event page provides opportunities for families to connect and experience new activities in a stress-free, accepting space. Check out our special events below for more information and dates. This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Please get in touch if you have an event to share with us.

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FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

  • Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation.
  • Learning Explorations: Free online sessions that offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
 

PLEASE NOTE: All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.   

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Complex Health Needs

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A chance for families who support those with complex health issues, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs, to connect and discuss common issues.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and […]

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Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather […]

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Family Voices Project – Salmon Arm

Shuswap Children’s Assoc - Youth Lounge 551 Trans Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

Salmon Arm families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services).   REGISTER NOW   We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]

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Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]

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Family Voices Project – Kelowna

Starbright Children’s Development Centre 546 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Kelowna families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services).   REGISTER NOW   We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.   CLICK TO REGISTER   Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit […]

South Surrey Autism Support Meeting | In Person

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents from all areas are welcome to attend this solution-oriented support meeting. Come meet other parents who have autistic children, discuss your pressing issues, and find community and support. The focus of this meeting will be on supporting parents and providing information to them about autism treatment, starting […]

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Family Voices Project – 100 Mile House

100 Mile House Public Library 449 South Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, Canada

We are excited to be visiting your community and invite all families covered by CYSN as well as youth and self advocates to attend. Visit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. Please create a separate registration for each person attending. Also use this sheet if you are not attending in person but still […]

Rice Kheer: Make & Enjoy a Pakistani Dessert

Curiko Studios 4924 Imperial Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Come help Muhummad make the Pakistani dessert Rice Kheer and Chai tea. You will learn and taste one of Muhammad’s family recipes passed on to him from his Grandma. After you cook, you will enjoy your desert while listening to Pakistani music and chatting. This recipe CONTAINs ALMONDS and DAIRY. What Will You Do? This […]

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Family Voices Project – Williams Lake

Central Cariboo Arts Center - Graham Kelsey Room 90 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC, Canada

We are excited to be visiting your community and invite all families covered by CYSN as well as youth and self advocates to attend. Visit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. Please create a separate registration for each person attending. Also use this sheet if you are not attending in person but still […]

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Family Voices Project – Quesnel

Quesnel Child Development Center 300- 488 McLean Street, Quesnel, BC, Canada

We are excited to be visiting your community and invite all families covered by CYSN as well as youth and self advocates to attend. Visit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. Please create a separate registration for each person attending. Also use this registration form if you are not attending in person but […]

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Challenging Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to understand and we all want to help. Join our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that […]

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