A message from the CEO: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

As we approach Canada’s inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow, I and my team are developing a plan to support the path toward healing for our Foundation’s work....

Ask the expert: Caring for families at Jeneece Place and Q̓ʷalayu House

On July 15, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Christina Peacock of Jeneece Place for episode 4 of “From the heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation about...

Ask the expert: Cultural safety with Kathi Hemphill Camilleri

On June 7, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Kathi Hemphill Camilleri, Cultural Safety Consultant, for episode 3 of “From the Heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation...

Ask the expert: How Bear Essentials is a lifeline for families of children with complex needs

On May 20, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Susan Fox of Outreach Therapy for episode 2 of “From the heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation about...

Ask the expert: How Foundry can help our young people

On April 15, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Dr. Steve Mathias for episode 1 of From the Heart: Small talk about big subjects; a conversation about the mental health...

Ask the expert: How COVID-19 is changing the landscape of children’s health care with Dr. Balfour, pediatrician for Island kids

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of our Ask the Expert blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll...

Ask the expert: The past and future of children’s health care with Dr. Penny, pediatric orthopedic surgeon for Island kids

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of our Ask the Expert blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll...

Ask the expert: How Foundry BC adapted its model of care to serve children and youth during the COVID-19 outbreak

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of our Ask the Expert blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll...

Ask the expert: How the Nanaimo Child Development Centre is supporting children with complex needs during COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of our Ask the Expert blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll...

Ask the expert: Elizabeth Specht on how families with children with cerebral palsy are adapting to COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of our Ask the Expert blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll...

Ask the expert: How Need2 Suicide Prevention, Education & Support is providing hope to Island youth

This post is part of a blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll interviews experts across Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands on issues affecting children’s health. Trigger warning:...

Ask the expert: Improving access to health care for rural and remote Island families with Susan Fox

Tell us about the work of Outreach Therapy. What areas of the Island and the surrounding islands does the organization serve? Outreach Therapy has worked with children and families for...
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