November-December WINTER 2011

September-October FALL 2011 Issue

IFCO Foster Parent Bursary:

A Bursary opportunity is available for foster parents and youth companions through the BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations. Please go to the BCFFPA for details application process and criteria, or call Jayne at 1-800-663-9999. Deadlline for applications is MAY 10, 2011.

Click here for more info

May Jun 2011 Newsletter

BCFCE Spring Summer 2011

Car Seat Information Session

Speaker: Judy Dryden, BCAA Traffic Safety Coalition

Wednesday, October 13th,7:00pm to 9:00pm

Foster Parent Support Services Society Office, 145-735 Goldstream Avenue

To register please contact Dan at svicoordinator@fpsss.com or 778-430-5460.

For more information click on http://fpsss.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Car-Seat-Safety.pdf

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