Support Services

Today, in our province there is critical shortage of foster homes. Homes like yours.

Live Training Sessions (in-person or virtual)

Here are some upcoming training sessions available:

Professional Development for Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers

These sessions are free for foster parents and kinship caregivers; however, registration is required for all training sessions and we ask that you register before the session so that we can forward the Zoom link. CSSD social workers are welcome as well.

Please confirm your attendance for any session by emailing reneepiercey@waypointsnl.ca or call (709)728-3485.

April 16, 2025 (7:00-9:00 pm NT)

Saying Good-bye “Where to from here?”

As carers you know you are in a child/young person’s life for a period a time. You keep them safe, nurture them, and watch them grow. When it comes time for the child/ren in your care to move on you may be left with feelings of sadness, loss, and grief. This session will look at how we can acknowledge and process these feelings and how to support healing of the foster families when children in care transition out of their home.

Presented by: Waypoints

Please confirm your attendance for any session by emailing natalieginn@waypointsnl.ca or call (709) 699-6050.

May 21, 2025 (7:00-9:00 pm NT)

Relationships – Why They Matter

Often children in care or those who have experienced adversity are viewed as “relationship resistant.” Sometimes because of their life experiences they are reluctant to trust and take a chance on getting hurt by emotionally investing in a relationship with a caring adult. Building healthy relationships is the cornerstone of work with children in care. We will explore why it is vital that you have positive relationships with the children in your care as well as the importance of teaching the children how to build relationships in other social contexts. We will discuss the impact of past and present relationships on the child’s self esteem, the importance of permanent connections and the function of relationship during transition.

Presented by: Waypoints

Please confirm your attendance for any session by emailing natalieginn@waypointsnl.ca or call (709) 699-6050.

June 25, 2025 (7:00-9:00 pm NT)

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

The webinar will cover:

What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), Prevalence of FASD , FASD Facts ,Signs, symptoms and behaviors, Effects and adverse outcomes , Screening and Diagnosis ,Prevention considerations and Resources/best practice approaches to working with individuals with FASD

Presented by: Paula Delahunty BA, BSW, RSW

Please confirm your attendance for any session by emailing natalieginn@waypointsnl.ca or call (709) 699-6050.

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