Webinar: Introduction to the Family Support Institute

In this introductory presentation, attendees will learn about the Family Support Institute (FSI). We’ll explore how FSI supports families and individuals with diverse abilities, offering resources, parent-to-parent support, and community connections across British Columbia. Participants will gain insight into FSI’s role in advocating for inclusive communities and providing accessible information and training. The presentation will highlight programs, support, and ways families can get involved or seek assistance tailored to their needs.

Living Inquiries:

• Well-being and belonging.
• Engagement with others, materials, and the world. 
• Communication and literacies.
• Identities, social responsibility, and diversity.

Pathways:

• Highlighting FSI’s role in fostering inclusive communities and building meaningful connections.
• Demonstrating how FSI provides tools and resources for families to access and share knowledge effectively.
• Encouraging reflection on equity and inclusion to support diverse abilities.
• Promoting respectful, reciprocal relationships that honors diverse perspectives and strengthen connections.

Suitable for Adult Instructors/ECE Administrators, ECE students, parents, intermediate and experienced early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.

Facilitator(s): Cari Rawling