East Kootenay / Golden
Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere & Fernie / Elk Valley
Welcome East Kootenay / Golden Community Members!
Welcome to the East Kootenay / Golden area portal for local Caregivers. This portal will provide you with news and information as well as events happening in our areas – giving you opportunities to connect with others. A key piece of advice from our teams years of fostering is the importance of parenting in community rather than in isolation.
Latest Regional News
Business Side of Fostering - Fall Workshops!
Posted Sep 18, 2026
Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Then this 4 hour course is for you! Read More
Learning Challenges and School Advocacy - A 2 Part Series
Posted Sep 18, 2026
Did you know that 10 -17 % of children aged 4-14 have a neurodevelopmental disability? Neurodiverse children and youth experience the world significantly differently than others and thus, the traditional parenting and teaching approaches do not work for these kiddos. Read More
Check out the upcoming CLN virtual workshops!
Posted Sep 17, 2026
The Caregiver Learning Network (CLN) develops accessible virtual learning opportunities to Foster Caregivers, Kinship Care Providers and Contracted Agency Caregivers. CLN enhances caregiver knowledge, skills and abilities, and helps to foster a healthy caregiving network. Read More
Meet Your Network Facilitator
I started my career as a Child and Youth Worker in 1997, gaining experience and knowledge in group homes, youth shelters and hospitals in Toronto, Ontario. This excellent opportunity offered me insight into working with at risk children, youth, adults and families. In 2006, I moved to Kimberley, BC. From 2006-2014 I worked as the community links worker with School District 6, my goal was to connect vulnerable and at risk students with positive connections in the community. 2014-2024 I went into private business non field related.
After a decade of entrepreneurship, the social services field was calling me back. As of September 2024, I'm excited and proud to be part of the Support to Family Care Network Program as the Network Facilitator for the East Kootenay areas.
James Weir
