Family Support Institute of BC
Journey Through Grief: Grief is Both a Noun and a Verb
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
Navigating the Early Years
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events “What is infant mental health? How is it measured? What can be some concerns to refer or seek help?”, this topic will be discussed with guest speakers Megan Klotz and Heidi Preston from Child and Youth Mental Health. Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to […]
WayFinders Series: Meet the WayFinders
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centered planning and visioning to set the […]
FASD Series: Youth Diversion, Youth Justice Act and Youth Services, and the TRC as it relates to FASD
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join our conversation to understand how Youth diversion, the Youth Justice Act, and Youth services can be more accommodating for those affected with an FASD, and how the Truth & Reconciliation section 34 Calls to Action are helpful to those living with an FASD. A former Youth Probationer […]
WayFinders Series: WayFinders Compass
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centered planning and visioning to set the […]
Crafting with Tami
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Crafting with Tami, hosted by Speak Up Self Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking here
How to Stretch your Budget and Save
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events How to Stretch Your Budget and Save, hosted by Okanagan Self Advocacy Group Join the Okanagan Self Advocacy Group for, How to Stretch Your Budget and Save!, with speaker Denise Martell. Denise is a Marketing Director from World Financial Group. To register for this presentation, please contact: Linda […]
Navigating the Early Years
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem solving, and support. Bring your thoughts, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. GUEST SPEAKER: Crystal Dirkson - Speech and Language Pathologist […]
WayFinders Series: If I had a Hammer – Tools for Person Centered Planning
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centered planning and visioning to set the […]
FSI AGM 2022
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Anyone can join us at the FSI Annual General Meeting! Learn about all of the unique and amazing ways FSI has supported families across BC over the past fiscal year. It was a team effort and we would be proud to have everyone attend and learn more. Vote* […]
FASD Series: The Power of Relationship
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Paul Thompson and Glenda Jansen as they candidly share their lived experience; that of an individual who navigated homelessness from the age of 16 for thirty years with an undiagnosed disability (FASD), and that of the person who came into his life with unexpected advocacy and support. […]
WayFinders Series: School/IEP
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centred planning and visioning to set the […]