Family Support Institute of BC
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Becoming an FSI Volunteer
Featured RecurringSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by sharing your experiences, skills, and knowledge? Would you like be connected to a larger provincial network of people such as yourself? FSI volunteers are the […]
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Newly Diagnosed Autism
FeaturedVirtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like […]
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Navigating the Early Years
FeaturedVirtual EventSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Transitioning from summer months to September routines. Are you thinking about your child transitioning from their child care program to preschool? Preschool to kindergarten? Do you have questions about balancing new routines, or where to stay connected in your community? Description: Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 […]
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Education Themed Series
Featured RecurringSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sept 20 - Creating Your Child's Team • Who is who (Resource teachers, learning support, EAs, OTs SLPs?) • Allies and relationships (you and your family members, librarians, custodians, former teachers, and other parents) • Building relationships • Understanding your communication style, your strengths, and where you may […]
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FASD Series: YWCA Crabtree Corner with Wanda Pelletier
FeaturedWe are excited to host Wanda Pelletier from the YWCA Crabtree Corner. Wanda Pelletier has been working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for the past 24 years with YWCA Crabtree Corner Community Resource Centre. For the past 13 years, she has been supporting children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families. Wanda will […]
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Navigating the Early Years
FeaturedVirtual EventSESSION 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. OCTOBER 12 TOPIC: Transitioning from summer months to September […]
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Find a Mentor, Be a Mentor
FeaturedPeer Support. Community, Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! ~ “It is nice to just sit with people who get it” ~ FSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen The family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the only grassroots peer-to-peer disability organization/community for families […]
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Transitioning to Adulthood Series: Application to PWD and My Self Serve
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakersb on our upcoming zoom presentation to learn about the PWD Application and My Self Serve registration process. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who […]
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Navigating the Early Years
FeaturedVirtual EventSESSION 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. Our guest speakers' presentation is primarily focused on Early […]
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Transitioning to Adulthood Series: PWD Supplements
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers from MSDPR for our zoom presentation to learn about PWD Supplements and other services available to your youth. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting […]
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Find a Mentor, Be a Mentor
FeaturedSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Peer Support. Community, Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! ~ “It is nice to just sit with people who get it” ~ FSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen The family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the […]
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FASD Themed Series: The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT
FeaturedPlease join Tammy Roberts, Leesa Myers and Sandra Noel from The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT to discuss the 4Y and 4Y Justice Programs. The 4Y Program began in June 2019 due to the apparent need for direct support for young people with PAE and FASD as they transition into adulthood. In Yellowknife, the […]