Caring Families Society

Caring Families Society "Supporting the Foster Parents of Vancouver Island through Peer Support, Education, Networking, and on-going Training"

MISSION STATEMENT
The Caring Families Society is a Grassroots organization committed to providing meaningful and accessible support, education and networking services which will continually enhance the skills and abilities of foster parents to deliver the best care possible to the children in their homes. VISION STATEMENT
A recognized and respected Organization supporting well-educated / knowledge

able foster parent community finally respected and fully appreciated by all of society. TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Regional Office Area (Greater Victoria): We would like to acknowledge and thank the Lkwungen people known as Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) ancestors and families who graciously allow us to live, work and play on their traditional and ancestral territories. We honour our relationships with our Indigenous neighbors including MALAXEt (Malahat), T’Sou-ke (Sooke), Scia’new (Beecher Bay) and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) Nations. Island wide acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka’wakw ancestors and families who graciously allow us to live, work and play on their traditional, and ancestral territories. We honour our relationships with all Indigenous people. Vancouver Island Map of First Nations: https://viea.ca/business-living-on-vancouver-island/first-nations/
British Columbia First Nations A-Z Listing: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/consulting-with-first-nations/first-nations-negotiations/first-nations-a-z-listing

The days ebb and flow, there's ups and there's downs - it's reality.As a caregiver, what do you find to be the most chal...
06/07/2026

The days ebb and flow, there's ups and there's downs - it's reality.
As a caregiver, what do you find to be the most challenging time of the day?
Finish this sentence with us...

06/06/2026

At Caring Families Society, community is at the heart of everything we do. 💙

That's one of the reasons we're so excited to host our upcoming Open House BBQ.

Before then, we'd love to hear from you:
👉 What does community mean to you?

Leave a word, phrase, or thought in the comments below.

Moments that are celebrated in family care homes across Vancouver Island...What are you celebrating today?
06/05/2026

Moments that are celebrated in family care homes across Vancouver Island...
What are you celebrating today?

06/05/2026
06/04/2026

You're invited to our BBQ!

June 18th
11am to 2pm

Hot dogs, prizes, face painting, and fun!

06/04/2026

What's the book that you recommend to every foster caregiver?
We've got a library of books you can borrow from and the three that are standing our right now are:
1. What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
2. Delinquent, A True Story About Homelessness, Foster Care, and Addiction by James Dorsey (foster caregiver and mentor!)
3. Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children edited by Cathy Malchiodi

There's so many good choices!
Let us know if you'd like to borrow one.

It’s that time of year! Remember: Sitting in the sun as much as possible is good for your zen.
06/03/2026

It’s that time of year! Remember: Sitting in the sun as much as possible is good for your zen.

🐱 Meet Taonga, our Chief Event Inspector.She's been keeping watch from her favourite spot outside our office window, mak...
06/02/2026

🐱 Meet Taonga, our Chief Event Inspector.

She's been keeping watch from her favourite spot outside our office window, making sure everyone can find us for our Open House BBQ. 😸

After carefully reviewing the plans, she only has one question:

"Are there enough hot dogs?" 🌭😂

While Taonga handles quality control, we're busy getting ready for a fantastic afternoon of community connection, face painting, prizes, and family fun.

Taonga hopes to see lots of friendly faces on June 18! 🐾💙

📅 June 18
🕚 11AM–2PM
📍 145-735 Goldstream Avenue

🎨 Face Painting
🌭 BBQ
🎁 Prizes
🎈 Family Fun

Everyone is welcome! 🌼

Who are foster caregivers?Caregivers provide temporary care for children who cannot live with their families. The goal i...
06/02/2026

Who are foster caregivers?

Caregivers provide temporary care for children who cannot live with their families. The goal is to return children to their natural family as soon as safely possible.

Caregivers are a family or single person opening their home to care for a child or youth, sharing their love and commitment. They provide a supportive home for a young community member while their family heals and becomes strong again.

It is an act of care for community.

Want to learn more about foster caregiving?
Join one of our Wednesday info sessions: fosterhope.ca

Address

735 Goldstream Avenue # 145
Victoria, BC
V9B2X4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+18889228437

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