Kalon Services NL

01/06/2026

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12/29/2025

Now loading…… Healing Through Connection - 2026 World Child and Youth Care Conference right here in St. John’s Newfoundland! Take a look and follow along for upcoming news and agenda release.

Registration for Healing Through Connection — the 2026 World Child and Youth Care Conference is now open — https://whova.com/portal/registration/QvVHbNLEzIGuIuhWFbNj/

If you’re mindful of your holiday budget, no worries—early bird pricing is available until April 15, 2026. Further details about the program, speakers, and event logistics will be shared in the coming weeks—stay tuned! The full conference program will be launched in mid-January, as we are still finalizing our lineup of speakers. The list of presenters is shaping up to be truly inspiring, and we look forward to hosting an amazing conference experience.

12/23/2025

As we quickly approach the holiday season, Kalon Services NL would like to wish you all and safe and joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year!

11/03/2025

📣 Reminder - You’re invited! To our Online Safety Information Session for Parents and Caregivers. Increase your understanding and learn how to better prevent the online sexual exploitation of youth. Presented by our province’s Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 5
⏱️ 6 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Thrive - 807 Water Street (Parking available on-site)

This information session will cover:
💡 Forms of online sexual exploitation such as sextortion
💡 Explanation of the age of consent in Canada
💡 The stages of grooming
💡 Ideas for creating a family media plan
💡 Where you can go for help
💡 Time for discussion and questions

With:
🎙️ Renee McDonald, RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit
🎙️ Nicole Deveau, CASEY Coordinator
🎙️ Rose Fazli, CASEY Youth Prevention Coordinator

📩 Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 4, or to contact the organizers with any questions: ndeveau@thrivecyn.ca or (709) 754-0536 ext. 203.

10/29/2025

🌿 Flourish in the Community 🌿

This week, Flourish Health & Wellness partnered with the Newfoundland & Labrador Foster Families Association to deliver a presentation for foster parents called Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others 💚

Foster parents give so much of themselves to support and nurture children in their care. It was an honour to share space together, explore the importance of self-care, and talk about practical ways to refill your own cup while continuing to care for others.

At Flourish, we believe that caring for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential. 💫

Thank you to the Foster Families Association for inviting us to be part of this meaningful conversation and for all you do to support families across our province.

Tia and I are practicing what we preach by taking time for self-care after the presentation — enjoying brunch together and connecting with each other! ☕💛

10/28/2025

Please reach out if you’re able to help!
Jennifer Edwards-White and I can arrange pick in the Avalon region in the coming week.

During our visit to Nain last week, we heard from foster parents that finding warm winter clothing can be difficult when a child is placed. Clothing stores are a plane-ride away and second-hand items are limited.

With the support of Nunatsiavut Government we are launching a Winter Wear Clothing Closet in Nain - and we need the community's help!

FFNL is accepting donations of gently used children's WARM winter clothing - coats, hats and gloves. The average temperature in Nain in January-February is -17 degrees and snowmobile is the primary mode of transportation. Kids need warm coats!

Cash donations are also accepted to purchase items and to assist with shipping costs.

Call 754-0213 or e-mail kelli@fosterfamiliesnl.ca

10/23/2025

* rescheduled until Sunday
* registration required

Due to the poor weather forecasted on Friday, October 24th our Trunk or Treat event has been postponed to Sunday, October 26th 🎃

All registered participants and vendors have been contacted by email, please check your inbox for updated details and further information.

Don’t forget your costumes! 👻 Proceeds from this event will support local food banks, so your participation helps make a difference in our community.

Thank you for your understanding, we can’t wait to celebrate a spooktacular evening with everyone on Sunday! 🧡

10/16/2025

We are honored to announce Dr. Thom Garfat C.M. as the Honorary Chair of our
upcoming World C*C conference.

Thom has been a supporter of the Child and Youth Care profession in Newfoundland
and Labrador, offering his expertise, mentorship, and encouragement to help strengthen
practice and advance the field across the province. His presence as Honorary Chair is a
reflection of his ongoing commitment to building capacity and supporting those who
work with young people and families here at home and around the world. Thom brings
over 50 years of experience working with young people, their families, and those who
care for them across a wide variety of settings and countries.

He is a Director of Transformative Relational Consultation and Training (TRCT) and has
dedicated his career to advancing relational approaches to child and youth care
practice. As the co-founder of the International Child & Youth Care Network (C*C-Net)
and the Canadian journal Relational Child & Youth Care Practice, Thom has made a
lasting impact on the field. His internationally recognized training, The Purposeful Use of
Daily Life Events, continues to shape practice around the world. The author and co-
author of ten books and numerous professional articles, Thom is deeply committed to
“making it work”— finding practical, everyday ways to enhance healing and
development.

His outstanding contributions were recognized in 2023, when he was appointed a
Member of the Order of Canada. We are delighted to have him serve as Honorary Chair
and look forward to the wisdom and experience he will bring to the conference.

10/14/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

From the Kalon Services NL team 🦃

10/02/2025

To all of our Family Based Carers, we want to thank you for your dedication, commitment, and love to the young people that you care for each and every day. There is no amount of thanks that could measure up to the outstanding roles that you all play. We see you. We appreciate you.

09/30/2025

Every Child Matters 🧡

To view calls for change visit:
https://firstlightnl.ca/advocacy-and-training/calls-for-change/

09/28/2025

That’s a wrap! What a beautiful day at the YellowBelly! The Mom Market Newfoundland