We will be having a half day training in Grand-Falls at the Mount Peyton Hotel on October 22 from 9am -1pm with lunch provided.  A child friendly event to celebrate our 40th year as an Association will occur from 2-4pm.  For the afternoon event there will be snacks, balloon twisting and other activities. Please RSVP […]

This training focuses on risks, signs, what you can do to help and resources available when discussing sexual expoitation of youth. There will also be a focus on on-line risks.  This training will be over 2 days (Oct 25 and 26, 2022) from 9-12pm each day. Virtual link to follow.

Waypoints will present information to assist foster parents in increasing their trauma toolbox to help children and youth who are in care. Virtual link to follow.

Lisa Brushett and Megan Calder from CSSD will present on Cultural Connection Planning and why this is so important for children in-care.

This training is offered virtually by Waypoints. For this training pre-registration is required by calling 728-3485 or emailing reneepiercey@waypointsnl.ca. Bullying is a painful reality for many children. Adult intervention is the key to bullying prevention. Parents and caregivers need to be aware of the behaviours and emotional signs that children are being victimized or are […]

This session will provide an overview of how the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association can support you in your fostering journey and discuss the Peer Mentoring program.

This session will be offered at 2pm on this date.  The session will discuss strategies on how to become an effective advocate in your current role. Virtual link to follow.

Please join us on Oct 30 at 7pm to learn about fostering in this province. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOmpqD8uH9yiBpSdkf0d3La66VPGjw04

This training is offered virtually by Waypoints. For this training pre-registration is required by calling 728-3485 or emailing reneepiercey@waypointsnl.ca. LDANL is a provincial network for individuals with learning disabilities and those who support them. Their vision is to enable all individuals with learning disabilities to reach their true potential. Join us as we learn from […]

Interested in becoming a foster parent in NL?  We will be hosting a virtual information session on January 19 at 7pm (NST). Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87342188259?pwd=MDVXMmUvTExCZnZnRTl0R2VsQ1ArUT09 (Meeting ID: 873 4218 8259; Passcode: 210893) If you have any questions, please email lori@fosterfamiliesnl.ca

Conflict Resolution January 25, 6:30pm (NST) - register by emailing reneepiercey@waypointsnl.ca or call 728-3485 Conflict is a normal, and even healthy part of relationships. After all, we cannot be expected to always agree on everything. However, we all respond to conflict differently, and whether communicating with other adults, or children, this presentation explores how to […]

De-escalating Crisis – Helpful Hints for Adults Supporting Kids - February 22, 6:30pm (NST). Contact reneepiercey@waypointsnl.ca or call 728-3485 to register. Supporting children and youth who are escalated to the point of crisis, can be difficult and intimidating. As supportive adults, we want to help, but we also likely want behaviors to stop, the situation […]