Attention South Island Foster Parents:

The Victoria Residential Resource Team is moving on June 17th, 2010 to #140 – 4460 Chatterton Way, Victoria BC V8W 9S1.  The main phone line is (250) 952-4707 and the Duty Resource Worker phone number is  (250) 952-4366.

Disproportionate Representation and First Nations Child Welfare in Canada

Richard Sullivan and Grant Charles- UBC School of Social Work April 2010

Disproportionality in child welfare is disturbing for many reasons, not least of which is that it reveals major structural fractures in the social contract of our country.   When any identifiable group has disproportionate numbers of children coming into state care, the underlying issues that may give rise to problems in family functioning warrant examination.

For more information on this report please click on the following. Disproportionate Representation and First Nations Child Welfare Ap 10

South Island Contracted Service Delivery Project ….Planning Today for a Better Tomorrow

http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/regions/vi/service_delivery.htm

Health Canada Reminds Parents to Exercise Caution When Using Infant Slings and Soft Infant Carriers

Advisory 2010-36

March 12, 2010

For immediate release

OTTAWA – Health Canada is advising parents and caregivers to exercise caution when using infant slings and soft infant carriers. Injuries tend to happen when:

• the baby falls from the sling or soft carrier when the caregiver trips and falls;
• the product malfunctions or its hardware breaks;
• the baby slips and falls over the side or through the leg openings; or
• the baby suffocates as a result of improper positioning of the baby or product use.

Prior to each use, parents should examine their sling or soft carrier for ripped seams, torn straps or damaged hardware and also ensure that it is secure before placing the baby in it. Caregivers are advised to frequently check on their baby while they are in these items. To help ensure there is an adequate supply of fresh air and that the child’s airway is unobstructed, the baby’s head should be above the sling and the face should always be visible.

Please follow the link for the full Advisory notice. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2010/2010_36-eng.php

Federation of  Community Social Services of BC  bursaries assist young people in and from care with the financial costs of tuition, books, and supplies for post-secondary academic, technical or vocational training or academic upgrading. This post-secondary bursary is available to a maximum of $2,000 per academic year.

Bursary application deadline is May 7th, 2010. If you are unable to print the pdf document please drop by the FPSS Society Office in your area and we’ll print one for you.

2010 Bursary Application REV Mar 17

Please contact Eva at 1-888-922-8437 to register for the upcoming BCFCE classes in your area.  BCFCE Spring 2010

To each and every Social Worker in the Vancouver Island Region:  “For all you do, we thank you.”

Tribute to Social Workers

Check out the latest edition of the Island Connection Newsletter for up to date information on local events in your area.

March April 2010 Newsletter

January February 2010 Newsletter

The latest edition of the Island Connection Newsletter.

Ladysmith Information Session – If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or know someone who wants to, come meet our Central Island Recruitment Coordinator Mem on January 19th at 6:30 pm at the Ladysmith High School, 710 – 6th Ave Ladysmith BC  to find out  what it takes to become a foster parent.  Please call to register 250-390-9686 or email cirecruitment@fpsss.com.

www.fosterhope.ca