Topic: Nurse Practitioners & Children in Care
Monday, April 16, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
FPSS Society Meeting Room, 145-735 Goldstream Avenue
Guest Speaker: Lynn Guengerich – Nurse Practitioner, Access Midwifery & Family Care
To register please contact Dan Malone at 778-430-5460 or svicoordinator@fpsss.com
All foster parents welcome!
Monday April 16th
Foster Parent/Resource Worker Partnership Meeting
Monday, April 16, 2012, 9:30 am to 11:30am
MCFD office, 345 Wale Road – 2nd Floor Boardroom
Will be attended by the CSM’s (Community Service Managers) from the Aboriginal, Non Aboriginal and Service Practice Teams.
On-site Babysitting provided!
VISTA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY for 2012-2013
Vista is again offering an opportunity for scholarship awards for natural or adopted children of foster parents or caregivers. We were pleased to grant twenty scholarship awards for the 2011-2012 year. Vancouver Island Services and Treatment Association (VISTA) is a non-profit organization that was involved for over 20 years with the Ministry and group homes caring for children. Awards include but are not limited to traditional post secondary educational experiences.
Eligibility Criteria
Natural or adopted children of foster parents or caregivers
Between ages 14-22
Whose parent(s) have been foster parents or caregivers of children for 5 or more years
And are currently active as foster parents or caregivers in the Capital Regional/ South Island area of children in the care of the Director (including by Agreement).
Terms
Scholarships are available to assist with educational, learning &/or training pursuits.
They are for any period between July, 2012 and August, 2013 and should be considered a one-time grant.
Applications
1. Applicants must submit a brief summary about:
2. This summary must be typed and may not exceed two pages. Be sure to include name, age, address, phone number and Social Insurance Number [for income tax reporting purposes only].
3. Applicants may also submit a one page, typed resume of previous education, training or experience related to their plan.
Parents of applicants are asked to attach a brief (one page typed) comment on their child’s plan as well as to give consent for VISTA to confirm their active status and years of caregiver service with the Ministry
5. Applications must be mailed to VISTA, 440 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, B.C. V9B 2W5 and must be received no later than June 15, 2012.
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.
The FPSS Foster Parent Support Services Society is a Grass Roots 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.
145 – 735 Goldstream Ave
Victoria, BC V9B 2X4
Tel: 778-430-5459 fax: 778-430-5463
Email: admin@fpsss.com