News & Events
Events
Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise Research Roundtable in Vancouver
September 14, 2010
The 11th FACE Research Roundtable will be held on Sept. 14th at the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver. Full program information, registration form and call for poster abstracts are posted here.
Vancouver Conference on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
September 29, 2010
Inter-professional Continuing Education at UBC and Community Living BC present Health and Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities. A two day conference at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Vancouver: Download the full brochure and find out how to register here.
BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs - 2010 Conference
October 13-15, 2010
The BCAPOP annual conference and general meeting will take place October 13-15 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport in Richmond. Feature presentations include “When Survivors Give Birth” by Penny Simkin, doula and author, and “Problematic Substance Use in Pregnancy” by Pregnancy-Related Issues in the Management of Addictions. Contact Chi Cejalvo at ed@bcapop.ca for more information.
Champions for Children and Youth Summit
October 18-19
BC Representative for Children & Youth. The 2010 Champions for Children and Youth Summit is a two-day conference to educate, challenge and inspire us all to prepare a better path for B.C.’s children and youth. We celebrate progress and encourage excellence in those individuals and organizations who are working intensely towards that goal.
The summit will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Find out more and register here.
2010 BC Alliance for Young Parents - Provincial Conference in Vancouver
October 22
The goal of this year's conference is to educate and inform participants on current topics and critical issues affecting young parents -- from sexuality and relationships, substance abuse and homelessness, to adolescent development and parenting skills.
Register online at www.bccf.ca starting August 2010.
Full details and registration information will be announced in August.
FASD Collaboration Roundtables Fall Conference
October 22 - 23
The Surrey & Vancouver FASD Collaboration Roundtables is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual FASD "Creating Change" Fall Conference on Oct 22nd and 23rd 2010 at Douglas College New Westminster Campus. The conference brochure and registration form are available here.
Please send any inquires to mailbox@pcrs.ca with the subject line FASD Fall Conference.
BCACL's National Family Conference
October 22-24
Registration is now open for the 2010 National Family Conference, Families, a Journey of Generations Moving Mountains. Hosted by the BC Association for Community Living, Family Focus Society and the Canadian Association for Community Living, the conference will be held from October 22-24, 2010, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Visit the conference website (www.familyfocusconference.com) to register and for more information.
Read the preliminary conference program here.
Save the Date for First Call's Annual Dinner!
October 28
Watch for news on our special guest soon.
GNPI Summit
November 17
Formal invitation and registration details to follow in the Fall.
GNPI Summit Save the Date Nov 17 FINAL.pdf
BC Aboriginal Child Care Society - Provincial Conference
November 18-20
BCACCS Provincial Training Conference Healthy Children, Healthy Communities – Mind, Body, Spirit will be held at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel at 1180 West Hastings Street in Vancouver.
A primary focus of the training and professional development events at BCACCS is to translate culturally rich traditions into effective early learning and child care (ELCC) programs and services. Community involvement, leadership, and support are central to the healthy, holistic development of Aboriginal children, and the conference will promote the capacity of ELCC professionals to design and deliver programs and services that are immersed in these cultures and communities.
Find out more about the conference here.
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