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BCFFPA AGM - Nelson BC

Posted Aug 28, 2018

Join our team at the BCFFPA AGM for a back to basics event featuring great workshops, good food, guest speakers and free time for you to relax on your trip away from home.

Click here for more information and the Registration Package

Workshops will include:

  1. Transitions: back to family, into adoption or other permanent placement, out of care, and of course the daily transitions experienced by foster families when a child leaves their home
  2. BC’s System of Social Care: led by staff from the Strategic Priorities Division, foster parents and stakeholders can engage in a lively session discussing the future of our sector
  3. GSC healthassist: find out more about the health insurance options for foster parents through our joint program with Green Shield Canada (see page 9)

Additional conference features:

  • Thursday evening Meet & Greet for community members and stakeholders
  • Guest speakers: MCFD’s Minister Katrine Conroy and Bernard Richard, “The Rep” for BC’s for Children and Youth
  • Free time to relax and rejuvenate on Friday night
  • Saturday evening dinner and fundraiser

"Imagine a world where every child's hurt, every child's cry and every child's need is met by loving adults."

Dr. Karyn Purvis
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