** What's New **

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  • FSI's Compiling A Book Of Your Stories: 
    The Family Support Institute, in partnership with Community Living BC, is compiling a book of stories about our family members with developmental disabilities and the informal safeguards and relationships that makes their lives richer and safer. Do you have a story to share? Do you know of someone else who has a story? Please email Maria Glaze at mglaze@fsibc.com. Click here to read more  (updated May 28, 2010) 
  • FSI's Second Annual WALK-RUN-ROLL FUNdraiser - Lower Mainland *** A SUCCESS ***:  
    FSI's Lower Mainland 2nd Annual Walk-Run-Roll was held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at beautiful Town Centre Park (Lafarge Lake) in Coquitlam. About 30 FSI volunteer Resource Parents, friends and family members came out on a cloudy/rainy day to walk, run, or roll their way to raise funds for FSI and enjoy a family picnic. So far, $1,385 has been raised and the donations are still coming in! People have found it very easy to use the "DONATE NOW" button to pledge. Click here for the THANK YOU to Lower Mainland donors and some pictures.  Resource Parents:  If you would like information on how to organize a Walk-Run-Roll in your region, please contact the FSI office. (updated June 29, 2010).   
  • FSI's Support Worker Central - Now Live!! 
    The Family Support Institute is pleased to announce a new initiative, Supportworkercentral.com, a BC-wide website where individuals or their families can create job profiles and connect with freelance support workers in their communities. Click here to read more  (updated February 15, 2010)  
  • FSI Resource Parent Training Weekend 2011
    The Family Support Institute has trained volunteer Resource Parents in many communities throughout BC. These parents have experience raising a child with a disability, and have specialized knowledge in areas such as preschool years, educational opportunities, respite options, family support and advocacy. Resource Parents work voluntarily and independently where they live. For more information on Resource Parents, please go to our Resource Parent page. If you are interested in becoming a Resource Parent, please contact the FSI office.The next Resource Parent Training Weekend in beautiful Naramata will take place on April 14-17, 2011  (updated May 05, 2010). *** Resource Parents ***: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!  We hope to see you there!! 
  • Dual Diagnosis - A Guide for Families of a Child with an Intellectual / Developmental Disability and a Mental Disorder 
    Check out our new resource developed by the Family Support Institute in partnership with The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kid's Mental Health (updated January 30, 2007)   Click here to view (may take a couple of minutes to load)    
  • FSI Upcoming Workshops - For more information, please contact the FSI office.  Space is limited so register NOW!!