Events

Saskatchewan Child and Youth in Care week

11:00pm , Sunday July 5

Child and Youth in Care 2015 awards

11:00pm , Thursday July 9

Camp Caterpillar 2015

11:00pm , Tuesday August 25

All gender camp for trans and gender creative campers and their siblings.

Foster Family Week 2015

11:00pm , Saturday October 17

SFFA PAGM 2016

11:00pm , Thursday June 9

Yorktown Community Drive Announcement

11:00pm , Monday September 12

Attachment Goes Awry

11:00pm , Tuesday September 13

Foster Family Week 2016

11:00pm , Saturday October 15

Join us in celebrating the contributions of our generous foster families during Foster Family Week!

ASCS Human Library

7:00pm , Saturday November 5

In recognition of Adoption Awareness Month (November 2016) the Adoption Support Centre of Saskatchewan is hosting a Human Library on November 6, 2016.

Early Child Mental Health Workshop

12:00am , Monday March 6

Call (306) 665-7272 to register

Breaking The Silence

11:00pm , Thursday March 16 , Edwards School of Business (Commerce), Rm 18

On Issues of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

FASD Sessions 2017

11:00pm , Monday March 20 , Saskatoon - March 21/22 Regina - March 22/23

Register at www.saskfasdnetwork.ca/events

Fish For A Day

11:00pm , Friday May 5

Register here: https://www.picatic.com/fishforever2017

'Openness in Adoption' panel

11:00pm , Monday May 29

2017 SFFA PAGM

11:00pm , Friday June 9 , Radission Hotel, Saskatoon SK

NOTICE TO MEMBERS: The 2017 PROVINCIAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on June 10th, 2017 at 1:00 PM.

Kids Bowl Free at Fairhaven & Eastview Bowl

11:00pm , Sunday July 9 , Fairhaven and Eastview Bowl

Contact (306) 382-2822 or (306) 373-4333 or go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/EF for details.

Family Paddle: Learn to Canoe with Kids

11:00pm , Thursday August 24 , Wascana Marina, Regina SK

SaskOutdoors is offering a Family Paddle event in Regina on August 25 that we thought might be of interest to foster families in Regina and area.

Educating Children With Special Needs

11:00pm , Thursday October 19 , McClure United Church Saskatoon

Call 306 591-2318 for details before October 17

Youth Speaks Out - Speak Out For Permanency in Foster Care

11:00pm , Thursday October 26 , Saskatoon

Play a role in speaking for youth with regards to permanency in foster care Interested youth can contact the ASCS office at 306-665-7272 or email resources@adoptionsask.org for an applications form. We have a limited number of spaces available. The deadline for applications is Oct. 19.

Winter 2018 Nuturing With Rhymes Schedule

12:00am , Monday January 15 , Call Sharon (306) 242-6036

Youth Speak Out

12:00am , Saturday March 3 , Rusty Macdonald Branch Library, 225 Primrose Dr., Saskatoon SK

Join us for a free team building session to develop leadership and storytelling skills to tell your story about Foster Care, Adoption, or Aging Out.

Youth Speaks Out

12:00am , Wednesday March 7 , Saskatoon

Youth Speak Out is an exciting opportunity for youth (between the ages of 14-26) to be involved in a conversation on the importance of permanency for children/youth in care and having their voices be heard in seeking systemic changes in the child welfare system.

FASD Sessions 2018

11:00pm , Monday March 26 , Saskatoon Travelodge

2018 Canadian Foster Family Association Meetings

11:00pm – 11:00pm , Tuesday June 12 – Thursday June 14 , Picasso Room (Main Floor), Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

2018 Canadian Foster Family Association Meetings will be held Wednesday June 13, Thursday June 14 and Friday June 15 in Saskatoon SK.

2018 SFFA Pre-Conference Training: Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver

11:00pm – 11:00pm , Wednesday June 13 – Thursday June 14 , Michelangelo Ballroom B & C (Conference Level), Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a 2-day in-depth training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history. This training will give you tools to help children in your care heal from past trauma while also giving you insight into meaning behind the behaviour of traumatized children.

2018 SFFA Conference: Facing the Future...Together

11:00pm – 11:00pm , Thursday June 14 – Friday June 15 , Michelangelo Ballroom, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

Join us for our conference!

2018 SFFA Conference: Facing the Future...Together - Extravaganza Event

11:00pm , Thursday June 14 , Michelangelo Ballroom, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

Conference Extravaganza

2018 SFFA Pre-Conference Training: Caring for Aboriginal Children: A Cultural Curriculum

11:00pm , Thursday June 14 , DaVinci Room (Conference Level), Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

Children are in the best position to thrive when they have a sense of identity and connection to culture. In the spirit of cross-cultural awareness, we offer this curriculum including the history, traditions and the richness of the Aboriginal people of Saskatchewan.

2018 SFFA Gala

11:00pm , Friday June 15 , Michelangelo Ballroom, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

Dinner and Awards Presentations

2018 SFFA Annual General Meeting

11:00pm , Saturday June 16 , DaVinci Room, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon SK

NOTICE to Members: The 2018 Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday June 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM.

Foster Families Week 2018

11:00pm – 11:00pm , Saturday October 20 – Friday October 26 , Province of Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October 21-27, 2018 as Foster Families Week to recognize the many contributions of foster families across the province.

Foster Families Month 2019

11:00pm – 11:00pm , Monday September 30 – Wednesday October 30 , Saskatchewan, Province-Wide

Join us in celebrating the efforts of Saskatchewan's Foster Families! Watch this page for updates on our activities around the province during the month of October, 2019.

Grand Opening and Christmas Come & Go

1:30pm , Thursday December 12 , Sask Foster Families Association, 231 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon SK

Saskatchewan Foster Families Association invites you to our Grand Opening and Christmas Come & Go!

Together We Are Better - Children's Mental Health Virtual Training

8:30am , Tuesday March 23 , Virtual Training - Online

Supporting children's healing through understanding, relationship, and activity.

Together We Are Better - Children's Mental Health Virtual Training

9:00am , Wednesday March 24 , Virtual Training - Online

Supporting children's healing through understanding, relationship, and activity.

2021 SFFA Annual General Meeting - June 12, 2021

9:00am , Saturday June 12 , Conference details to be announced

Hold the date! The SFFA's upcoming AGM will be held on June 12th, 2021. Please watch for further details.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - September Session

9:00am , Saturday September 18 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - October Session

9:00am , Saturday October 16 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Information Session

1:15pm – 3:00pm , Tuesday November 16 , Video Conference

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association and the Ministry of Social Services is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Information Session.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - November Session

9:00am , Saturday November 20 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Parent Life Guard Training - January Session

1:30pm – 2:30pm , Monday January 10 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - January Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday January 15 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Parent Life Guard Training - February Session

7:00pm – 8:00pm , Monday February 7 – Thursday February 10 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - February Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday February 26 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Saskatoon Police Services Guns & Gangs Unit Virtual Presentation

1:20pm , Wednesday March 2 , Video Conference

The SFFA is pleased to welcome the Saskatoon Police Service, who will be providing insight into Guns & Gangs in Saskatoon.

Parent Life Guard Training - March Session

1:30pm – 2:30pm , Monday March 7 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - March Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday March 19 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Virtual Round Dance

12:00pm , Saturday March 19 , Online

The 3rd annual Round Dance brought to you by the NĒWO-YŌTINA FRIENDSHIP CENTRE.

FASD Training - March Session

6:30pm , Wednesday March 23 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - April Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday April 9 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Fire Safety Information Session - April Session

1:30pm , Wednesday April 27 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer a fire safety information session presented by the Saskatoon Fire Department.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - May Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday May 14 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Parent Life Guard Training - May Session

7:00pm , Monday May 16 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

FASD Training - May Session

6:30pm , Wednesday May 25 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

2022 SFFA Annual General Meeting

10:00am – 11:30am , Saturday June 4 , Virtual/Online

Grief & Loss Virtual Presentation - June Session

1:30pm – 3:00pm , Wednesday June 8 , Online/Virtual Information Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is offering an informational session on Grief & Loss presented by Rosemarie Forsberg.

Parent Life Guard Training - June Session

1:30pm , Monday June 13 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - June Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday June 18 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

FASD Training - September Session

6:30pm – 9:30pm , Wednesday September 14 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - September Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday September 17 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

All About You - 2022 Conference

7:30am , Saturday October 15 , Delta by Marriott - 405 20th St E - Saskatoon

Join us in Saskatoon at the Delta by Marriott on October 15th from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Our presenters include the Ranch Ehrlo Society and Michael Kerr. The conference will followed by the Honouring and Caring Banquet at 5:30pm.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - October Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday October 22 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

FASD Training - November Session

6:30pm – 9:30pm , Tuesday November 8 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - November Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday November 19 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - January Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday January 21 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

FASD Training - January Session

6:30pm – 9:30pm , Tuesday January 24 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - February Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday February 11 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Parent Life Guard Training - March 2023 Session

7:00pm , Tuesday March 14 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - March 2023 Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday March 18 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

FASD Training - March 2023 Session

6:30pm – 9:30pm , Monday March 27 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

Parent Life Guard Training - April 2023 Session

1:30pm , Thursday April 20 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - April 2023 Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday April 29 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - May 2023 Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday May 13 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

FASD Training - May 2023 Session

6:30pm – 9:30pm , Wednesday May 24 , Online/Virtual Training Session

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.

Trauma Competent Caregiver Training - June 2023 Session

9:00am – 4:00pm , Saturday June 10 , Online/Virtual Training Session, Links will be Provided Upon Confirmation

Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.

Annual General Meeting 2024

10:30am , Saturday June 15 , Online

The SFFA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting is June 15, 2024.

Are You Interested In Fostering? July 14th - Online Session

1:30pm – 2:00pm , Tuesday July 14 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? July 23rd - Online Session

10:00am – 10:30am , Thursday July 23 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM.

Piapot Nation Wahkohtowin Camp

9:00am – 6:00pm , Tuesday August 11 – Thursday August 13

Save the Date! Join Piapot Nation for the Wahkohtowin Camp happening August 11-13, 2026. Stay tuned. More information coming soon.

Piapot Traditional Powwow

9:00am – 6:00pm , Friday August 14 – Saturday May 16 , Piapot First Nation

Piapot First Nation invites everyone to its annual Traditional Powwow Celebration. From August 14 to 16, 2026, they welcome dancers, drummers, families, and guests to come together in the spirit of community, resilience, and cultural pride.

Are You Interested In Fostering? August 17th - Online Session

11:00am – 11:30am , Monday August 17 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? September 18th - Online Session

10:00am – 10:30am , Friday September 18 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? September 28th - Online Session

7:00pm – 7:30pm , Monday September 28 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? October 13th - Online Session

10:00am – 10:30am , Tuesday October 13 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? October 23rd - Online Session

2:00pm – 2:30pm , Friday October 23 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? November 12th - Online Session

7:00pm – 7:30pm , Thursday November 12 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? November 17th - Online Session

1:30pm – 2:00pm , Tuesday November 17 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM.

Are You Interested In Fostering? December 7th - Online Session

10:30am – 11:00am , Monday December 7 , Online/Virtual Session

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us for an online information session from 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM.