Foster Parents You DO Make a Difference Conference
You are invited to our 2017 Island-Wide Conference
“Foster Parents You DO Make a Difference”
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 and Thursday, April 20th, 2017
8:15am to 4:00pm (8:15am to 9:00am Check-in and Meet and Greet)
Beban Park Recreation Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
Join us for this exciting two-day conference featuring two incredible speakers. Meet and network with your Local FPSS Society Coordinator and other foster parents from communities throughout Vancouver Island.
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Tamara Strijack, Clinical Counsellor, Neufeld Institute Faculty
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
Tamara will be speaking on transplanting roots, cultural identity, attachment and transitions.
Derek Clark, Motivational Speaker and Author
Thursday, April 20th, 2017
Derek will be speaking on Resiliency to Redemption, Spirit of a Child: From Rejection to Connection to Direction,
Rejuvenating Their Spirit and Positive Outcomes.
Health Breaks and Lunch will be provided.
Who Should Attend?
Foster Parents, Resource, Protection and Guardianship Workers, Adoptive Parents,
Relatives Caring for Children, and Community Partners.
Ticket Prices
Foster Parents:
One Day: Early Bird $25.00 ($40.00 after March 31st)
Two Days:Early Bird $40.00 ($60.00 after March 31st)
Community Members/Agency Staff:
One Day: Early Bird $50.00 ($70.00 after March 31st)
Two Days: Early Bird $75.00 ($100.00 after March 31st)
Hotel Booking Information
To book your room at our special rate of:
$110.00 (Single occupancy)+15% taxes
$120.00 (Double occupancy) +15% taxes
Call 1-800-565-1144 to make your reservation at the Inn on Long Lake in Nanaimo.
When calling the hotel: Please be sure to quote “Foster Parent Support Services Society”
when making your booking.
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