BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Support Institute - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Family Support Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familysupportbc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Support Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T160127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181335Z UID:40435-1721241000-1721246400@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe 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. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \n  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers/2024-07-17/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-AGING-CARERS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240704T024620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T203428Z UID:40762-1721233800-1721244600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Family Voices Project - Gibsons DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from local families of children and youth with disabilities in Gibsons.\nThe Family Voices Project seeks to understand the real experiences of those who receive or are in need of Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) services. Join us to share your ideas for a better network of services. \nChildcare support and travel support are available for participants. \nRefreshments will be available \nREGISTER FOR THE GIBSONS EVENT\nCan’t attend in person but still wish to engage and talk about CYSN services? Use the registration link above to request this option. \nVisit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. \nNO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FROM THIS EVENT BUT TO ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH REFRESHMENTS FOR EVERYONE PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER BY July 12. \nAfter this date we cannot guarantee adequate food/drinks supply. \nQuestions? Please email familyvoices@fsibc.com URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-voices-project-gibsons/ LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market – Coastal Room\, 473 Gower Point Road\, Gibsons\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:External Event,Family Voices Project,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FVP-FB-Event-post-GIBSONS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240703T223719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T203345Z UID:40754-1721061000-1721071800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Family Voices Project - Sechelt DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from local families of children and youth with disabilities in Sechelt.\nThe Family Voices Project seeks to understand the real experiences of those who receive or are in need of Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) services. Join us to share your ideas for a better network of services. \nChildcare support and travel support are available for participants. \nRefreshments will be available \nREGISTER FOR THE SECHELT EVENT\nCan’t attend in person but still wish to engage and talk about CYSN services? Use the registration link above to request this option. \nVisit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. \nNO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FROM THIS EVENT BUT TO ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH REFRESHMENTS FOR EVERYONE PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER BY July 12. \nAfter this date we cannot guarantee adequate food/drinks supply. \nQuestions? Please email familyvoices@fsibc.com URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-voices-project-sechelt/ LOCATION:Mission House\, 4603 Sunshine Coast Hwy\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:External Event,Family Voices Project,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FVP-FB-Event-post-SECHELT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240711T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240530T213329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164826Z UID:40321-1720724400-1720729800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThis 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. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\nWE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING \n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \n  \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs.” \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier.   If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.  \n  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-thinking-outside-of-the-box-8/2024-07-11/ CATEGORIES:FASD,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Family-Hangout-FASD-HO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202903Z UID:40419-1720636200-1720641600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-07-10/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240612T204702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T185326Z UID:40528-1720551600-1720557000@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FGen URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs-2/2024-07-09/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-Complex-Health.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240704T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240704T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240530T213329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164824Z UID:40319-1720119600-1720125000@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThis 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. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\nWE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING \n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \n  \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs.” \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier.   If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.  \n  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-thinking-outside-of-the-box-8/2024-07-04/ CATEGORIES:FASD,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Family-Hangout-FASD-HO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T160127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181335Z UID:39939-1720031400-1720036800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe 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. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \n  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers/2024-07-03/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-AGING-CARERS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202902Z UID:39547-1719426600-1719432000@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-06-26/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20210816T165425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T165425Z UID:38489-1719255600-1719261000@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/2024-06-24/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Family-Hangout-GRIEF.jpg LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/2024-06-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T160127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181335Z UID:39938-1718821800-1718827200@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe 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. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \n  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers/2024-06-19/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-AGING-CARERS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240123T190852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T190852Z UID:38890-1718704800-1718708400@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Learn About Support Worker Central DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC)\, a free\, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation\, you will learn how the job board works\, how to post a job\, the available resources to help you with hiring staff\, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. There are currently over 500 profiles of people looking for work on SWC – join us to learn more about how to access this pool of potential staff. \nLearn more at www.supportworkercentral.ca. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/learn-about-support-worker-central-4/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LE2024-FB-event-posts-swc-june.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202902Z UID:39546-1718217000-1718222400@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-06-12/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230405T215856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184304Z UID:38503-1718132400-1718137800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs/2024-06-11/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-Complex-Health.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T160127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181334Z UID:34995-1717612200-1717617600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe 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. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \n  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers/2024-06-05/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-AGING-CARERS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202901Z UID:39545-1717007400-1717012800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-05-29/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230405T215856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184303Z UID:38513-1716922800-1716928200@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs/2024-05-28/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-Complex-Health.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240527T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20210816T165425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T165425Z UID:38488-1716836400-1716841800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/2024-05-27/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Family-Hangout-GRIEF.jpg LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/2024-05-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202859Z UID:39544-1715797800-1715803200@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230405T215856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184303Z UID:38502-1715713200-1715718600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs/2024-05-14/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-Complex-Health.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240501T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202859Z UID:39543-1714588200-1714593600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-05-01/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230405T215856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184303Z UID:38512-1713898800-1713904200@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs/2024-04-23/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-Complex-Health.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240123T190640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T190640Z UID:38887-1713866400-1713870000@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Learn About Support Worker Central DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC)\, a free\, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation\, you will learn how the job board works\, how to post a job\, the available resources to help you with hiring staff\, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. There are currently over 500 profiles of people looking for work on SWC – join us to learn more about how to access this pool of potential staff. \nLearn more at www.supportworkercentral.ca. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/learn-about-support-worker-central-3/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LE2024-FB-event-posts-swc-april.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20210816T165425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T165425Z UID:38487-1713812400-1713817800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/2024-04-22/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Family-Hangout-GRIEF.jpg LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/2024-04-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T160127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T202955Z UID:38565-1711564200-1711569600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe 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. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. This is a new family hangout. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Jule Hopkins from PLAN coming to answer questions about planning:  wills\, estates\, trusts\, etc. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers-2024-03-27/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FHO-AGING-CARERS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240131T190344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T172705Z UID:38941-1709836200-1709841600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Transitions Series: Leaving High School\, What's Next? DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nHow do you prepare for this big change in your son’s or daughter’s life? \nThis workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare for their child’s transition from high school into a full life in the community. Drawing on the experiences of many parents and professionals\, we will discuss roles and responsibilities\, the planning process\, planning tools and available resources and services. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI: Transitioning Into Adulthood\, This online forum was created by The Family Support Institute of BC aimed to support families navigate the journey of transitioning into adulthood for their loved ones through peer-to-peer support and shared experiences. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*SS URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transitions-series-leaving-high-school-whats-next/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LE2024-FB-event-posts.HS-March.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240208T044324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T180411Z UID:39084-1709146800-1709152200@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning during any transition years. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-kindergarten-transitions/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LE2024-FB-event-kinder-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240209T191250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T180203Z UID:39090-1709125200-1709130600@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning during any transition years. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-kindergarten-transitions-2/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LE2024-FB-event-kinder1pm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20240119T183235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T183235Z UID:38851-1708423200-1708426800@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Learn About Support Worker Central DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nAre you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC)\, a free\, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation\, you will learn how the job board works\, how to post a job\, the available resources to help you with hiring staff\, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. There are currently over 500 profiles of people looking for work on SWC – join us to learn more about how to access this pool of potential staff. \nLearn more at www.supportworkercentral.ca. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/learn-about-support-worker-central-2/ CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LE2024-FB-event-SWC-feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223037 CREATED:20230411T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202849Z UID:34983-1707330600-1707336000@familysupportbc.com SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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. \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-02-07/ CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familysupportbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Family-Hangout-Challenging-Behaviour.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR