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Brain Development and Architecture Podcast

Posted Feb 11, 2020

A new podcast series is currently being offered by the Centre on the Developing Child (Harvard Education) and the first podcast is now available. “Why are the early years of a child’s life so important for brain development? How are connections built in the brain, and how can early brain development affect a child’s future health? This episode of The Brain Architects dives into all these questions and more. Read More

STFC Resource Library

Posted Feb 11, 2020

​The STFC Program has a variety of resources (books, videos and workbooks) for a variety of ages available for Foster Parents to access.  These resources cover a range of topics including: anxiety, FASD, grief and loss, sexuality, trauma, how the brain works, parenting, behavioural challenges, and substance use. Read More

Do I Need a Car Seat or a Booster Seat?

Posted Dec 4, 2019

​It is that time of year, winter is here and driving conditions are always changing; as such, it seems like a good time to include some reminders about car/booster seat safety. Read More

Andrea Chatwin Registration is open! - See her on October 9th and 10th in Kamloops.

Posted Sep 27, 2019

​Registration is open for the Andrea Chatwin Workshops in Kamloops on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday October 10, 2019.  Read More

Men's Support Group - Cranbrook

Posted Jul 12, 2019

Our men's support group will be starting in September 2019 and facilitated by Gerry Vanderbrink - MCFD Resource Social Worker. Read More

SAVE THE DATE!!! Andrea Chatwin is coming to Kamloops!

Posted Jul 12, 2019

Andrea Chatwin specializes in effectively responding to attachment and trauma, particularly focusing on children who have had caregiver loss and placement disruptions. Read More

SAVE THE DATE!!! STFC Loft Open House

Posted Jul 9, 2019

Welcome to the STFC Loft!​ Come on out and enjoy some refreshments and a delicious BBQ as you tour our new office and training space.  Read More

BCFFPA AGM and Conference 2019

Posted Jul 5, 2019

Join our team as we attend the BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations Annual General Meeting and Conference in Harrison Hot Springs. Read More

"Families don't have to match. You don't have to look like someone else to love them"

Leigh Ann Tuohy
grandmother and child
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