West Kootenay
Castlegar, Boundary, Nakusp, Nelson & Trail
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Welcome to the West Kootenay / Boundary portal for local Caregiver news and information.
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
Hi I am Jane Wesko and I am the new Boundary/ West Kootenay Support to Family Care Network Facilitator. I have 11years experience working with Youth at Risk in Specialized Youth Homes in the Kootenays and 15years operating my own Licensed Daycare in the Okanagan. I have been married for 31 years with 2 lovely daughters and 6 furry babies.
I am excited about this new adventure and eager to get to know all the amazing foster parents in the Boundary /West Kootenay area. I know there are many challenges in fostering children and youth and I would like you to know that I am available to listen, provide encouragement, and follow up on any of your requests as needed in your journey.
I can be reached at 250-608-7674 or jwesko@arcprograms.com
Everyday is a new adventure… Be kind…Be brave…Be silly…Be wise… Be creative… Be you
- Harriet Bee
Jane Wesko
