This training provides a basic understanding of mental health disorders and conditions that commonly occur in childhood. Content is shared to illustrate that not all ‘survival’ behaviors or symptoms of grief are connected with mental health disorders. Commonly administered psychotropic medications are described and information about how to obtain consistent, adequate and appropriate access to… Read More »Mental Health Considerations

Join us for a training on bridging the gap between birth and foster parents. For years in child welfare a major gap has existed between birth and foster parents. Fueled by fear, mistrust, defensiveness and trauma, this gap in partnership causes children in the foster care system to suffer. Research shows that children thrive under… Read More »Birth and Foster Parent Partnerships: Creating a Caregiving Network

Classes are open to any youth (13-19) in the Franklin County area who are interested in gaining life skills.  Classes are provided by the Juvenile Office. RSVP: Denise.Sprick@courts.mo.gov  

 2 Days: October 9 & October 16 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm Parenting teens who have experienced trauma can bring additional challenges. This training will focus on topics such as rejection, aggression, social media, sex and self-harming. Learn techniques and build skills to navigate difficult situations and create safety plans for your youth. (6 Hours… Read More »Teens: Understanding Challenging Behaviors

All classes are open to any youth (13-19) in the Franklin County area who are interested in gaining some life skills.  Classes are provided by the Juvenile Office. RSVP: Denise.Sprick@courts.mo.gov

Join us every 2nd Friday of the month from 8am-9am for CASA Coffee!

All classes are open to any youth (13-19) in the Franklin County area who are interested in gaining life skills.  Classes are provided by the Juvenile Office. RSVP:  Denise.Sprick@courts.mo.gov

If you are working with an older youth (14+) please join us to learn how CASA can collaborate with the ROYALS program to help prepare your older youth for independence and success. Guest Speaker:  Jackie Probst - The ROYALS Program (Regional Older Youth Advancement of Life Skills) RSVP BY OCT 18TH:  angie@casamideastmo.org or 636-583-4422

The child welfare team traditionally focuses on the immediate needs of youth and not the lifelong connections that are so important throughout life. This training will assist resource parents in understanding the need of having key people in the lives of youth to support them with everyday issues every person faces as they get older.… Read More »Maintaining Connections for Youth

It is not a question of ‘if’ your adopted child will connect with birth family, it’s ‘when.’ This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of their adoption/guardianship story and maintaining connection with their birth families; aware of strategies for maintaining and promoting connections; understand the continuum that exists for connection;… Read More »The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

Wish you knew more CASA volunteers? Are you feeling isolated and/or stressed? Want to find new ways to balance the demands of volunteering and other life responsibilities?

Optimize your Optima skills with Alecia. RSVP:  alecia@casamideastmo.org or (636) 583-4422