The Bruce Grey FPA.
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month
In Person at
Chesley Community Church
7:00 pm
HOWEVER
Virtual Zoom now until May 2023
Sharing - Updates - Support - and Snacks
The Support Portion of regular FPA is designed for ALL Foster Parents who need an Evening Group
Support starts at 8:00pm after the regular business segment
Groups are open to ALL Open Home Foster Parents
FPA / BGCFS
Usually Third Wed. of each month alternating between
Owen Sound and Walkerton
Video Conferencing Available
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual Foster Parent Support Group - Owen Sound from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/941966645
You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada (Toll Free): 1 888 299 1889
Access Code: 941-966-645
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/941966645
Next FPA Mtg
Virtual FPA Meeting.
3rd Tues of each month
Watch Your Email for
information on joining in on these meetings.
Please make sure to MUTE yourself unless you wish to speak in order to cut down on background noise.
Virtual - watch email for times
Support Groups Meet ;
Walkerton
Second Wednesday
of each month
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Contact
Mellissa Mathews (ext 4205)
or
Elaine Porter
Kincardine
Second Wednesday
of each month
9:30am - 11:30am
711 Goldie Cres. Kincardine
Contact
Donna Reed (ext. 4141)
Nov. 23, 2022
Carolyn Cafik from Protection will join Genielle Hay from FBC to provide an overview of SOS
Owen Sound
First Tueday of each month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Owen Sound Office
Contact Tina Hamel
Please Ring the Front door Buzzer and someone will let you in.
Free child care is available for all Support Groups. Please let the contact know in advance if you require this service
Foster With a View Support Group meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at the BGCFS office in Owen Sound from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. RSVP to Karen (ext. 4172) or Teri (ext. 4255) is required for child care in order to ensure we have volunteers available.
Adoption Support
(only those who have adopted or
are on adoption probation)
Occurs once per month in Kincardine
Contact
Advocacy
Just a reminder that Advocates are available to support you at any time for any situation involved with fostering. These can range from simple Investigations, legal investigations to agency issues.
If you would like an Advocate at any time, contact the Advocacy Lead, Richard Porter, 519-366-9919 or 519-366-2202 and you will be directed to an Advocate of your choice or simply the first available one. You can also be directed to Legal Support at UFPCC should such be required
DVD - Mastering Steps to Reach Children with RAD, ADHD, ODD, Bipolar and PTSD by Nancy Thomas is now available from agency libraries
If you are an active member of Bruce Grey FPA
