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; know how to negotiate relationships with birth… Read More »The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

Understanding the foster care system can be challenging and overwhelming while you’re also providing care to children who’ve experienced trauma. Often parents are given incorrect or contradictory information, leaving them feeling unsupported and frustrated. This training will address common questions and situations for fostering families such as: Who to call when you can’t reach your… Read More »Know Your Rights, Know Your Role

Children and youth who have experienced the trauma of separation, loss and grief, often have a difficult time building new attachments and allowing themselves to trust the new caregivers in their lives.   Take our Attachment 101 Training to the next level with this new training which focuses on identifying your own attachment style, building trusting… Read More »NEW! Attachment 2.0:  A Deeper Dive into Building Connection with Youth

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, a CASA volunteer

This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss how to meet the ever-changing needs of our children. Information about the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition’s Educational Advocacy program will be presented and the Educational Advocacy team will answer questions about this program. Advocates will… Read More »Ask the Advocate: Least Restrictive Environment and School Placements

Offered In-Person at the Union office or Virtually Chief Juvenile Officer Nikki Holdmeier & Children's Division Supervisor Jessica Hinten Present: Understanding Family Court - A deeper look inside of the case from hotline to termination of jurisdiction. RSVP to alecia@casamideastmo.org

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, a CASA volunteer

Free Online Training Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Action to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want. What You’ll Learn:Actionable strategies to support your teen’s mental healthTechniques based on evidence-based practicesReal-world skills you can implement immediately Featured Speaker: Amy Mezulis, PhD – Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Author of Reversing the Spiral… Read More »Helping Teens Manage Depression – Practical Skills That Work

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, as CASA volunteer