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
Have you taken the Business Side Of Fostering workshop?
Posted Dec 5, 2025
Do you want to understand your role, responsibilities and rights (from a business perspective)? Read More
Check out the upcoming dates for the Safe Babies Training.
Posted Nov 17, 2025
The Safe Babies Foster Parent training is an educational program for those interested in becoming caregivers of children under the age of 3 who have been exposed prenatally to drugs and/or alcohol. Read More
Have you registered for Len Pierre's workshop Leading with Empathy: Moving beyond Trauma-informed Practice to Two-Eyed Seeing & Dignity-Informed Practice?
Posted Nov 17, 2025
We are excited to let you know that Len Pierre will be presenting Leading with Empathy: Moving beyond Trauma-informed Practice to Two-Eyed Seeing & Dignity-Informed Practice on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. I have attached the poster. He is very engaging and we are grateful that he will be sharing with us. 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
