Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives is excited to once again bring together grandparents, aunties, uncles and others raising a relative’s child(ren) for a face-to-face weekend of sharing and learning.
Join us for connection, conversation, and community!
We still have a few hotel rooms available at NO COST to you. The event is free, meals are included, and the accommodation could also be free. Don’t miss out.
Together, we’re building strength, sharing experiences, and enhancing support for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and kinship caregivers raising children in British Columbia.
Let’s collaborate, inspire, and empower each other — because our families are stronger when we come together.
All kinship caregivers welcome – this event is FREE for all members (See below for details)
Weekend of
September 19th and 20th, 2026
Vernon Prestige Hotel
4411 32 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9G8
- SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM includes all meals light breakfast, lunch and dinner
- SUNDAY 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM includes full breakfast and light lunch
Special Guest/Speaker,
Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth
Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth is an award-winning educator, author, and advocate who has served as B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth since 2018. She brings 48 years of experience across government, community services, and academia.
Her work focuses on child and youth well-being, with particular attention to Indigenous jurisdiction in child welfare, mental health and substance use care, disability supports, early-years investment, quality of care, and safer transitions from care.
Workshop Facilitator,
Kate Toye
With a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and understanding Kate Toye is a seasoned workshop facilitator specializing in personal development. Kate is a dedicated self-compassion coach with extensive certifications in trauma-informed modalities, somatic bodywork, parts work and self-exploration techniques.
Being a mom has profoundly influenced her personal healing journey and professional approach, allowing her to connect deeply and compassionately with her clients. Through private sessions, group programs, and transformative workshops, she empowers individuals to embrace self-compassion as a path to healing and personal growth
Kate truly believes that doing your inner work is how you change your world and how we will collectively change our world, you are worth the work!
Workshop description below…
Caring for Yourself, While Caring for Others; a workshop for kinship caregivers.
Caring for the child(ren) of a family member is an act of love, commitment, and strength, and it can also bring unexpected challenges, changes, and loss. As caregivers focus on meeting the needs of others, their own well-being is often placed last.
This interactive 3-hour workshop is designed for kinship caregivers who are raising or supporting the children of relatives. Together, we’ll explore the impact of caregiving on our emotional, physical, and mental well-being, recognize the grief and losses that can accompany this journey, and learn practical self-care strategies to build resilience.
Participants will:
- Reflect on the unique experiences of kinship caregiving.
- Explore the impact of grief, loss, and changing family roles.
- Learn simple, realistic self-care practices for everyday life.
- Connect with others who understand the caregiving journey.
- Create a personalized self-care plan and take home practical tools and resources.
Join us for a supportive and engaging workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to reflect, connect, and leave with strategies to help you continue caring for yourself while caring for others.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The Gathering is free for all Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives Society members. Here’s a link to become a member at not cost.
- Fill out one form per person wanting to attend. If you are coming as a couple, please submit two forms. To do so, use the link at the botton of the form.
- Registration and attendance for the two day conference is FREE, and there is limited paid accommodations as well as some subsidies for travel and/or child care. Space and funding is limited to first come first serve .
- Register early, should you register and are unable to attend, please let us know at least 14 days prior to the event.
