This month, the National CASA/GAL Association will launch its next learning series, focusing on the key issue of children with incarcerated parents.  The Parental Incarceration Series, featuring a book club, webinars, and the Change Leader Speaker Series, is the third in a series that includes the Poverty Learning Series and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion… Read More »National CASA: Announcing the Parental Incarceration Learning Series

National CASA prepared this training to focus on improving outcomes for youth ages 14 and older in foster care. Join us to learn about your role in preparing your older youth for independence and success. Please note that this training is highly recommended for CASA volunteers working with youth ages 14 and older, especially those… Read More »Fostering Futures Training

The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition is offering two upcoming opportunities to attend this training. The training itself is 7 hours, split between two dates.  This first opportunity will be on Tuesdays, December 6th and December 13th from 5:30PM to 9:00PM. Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over… Read More »Community Training: The Importance of Sibling Bonds

YMHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly… Read More »Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person in Olivette)

The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition is offering two upcoming opportunities to attend this training. The training itself is 7 hours, split between two dates.  This second opportunity will be on Wednesdays, December 7th and December 14th from 9AM to 12:30PM. Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over… Read More »Community Training: The Importance of Sibling Bonds

Staff from Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri will host their 2nd session of the Lifehack Series on Monday, December 12th at 6PM  at the Scenic Regional Library- Union Branch to discuss how to navigate social media--including tips on privacy and boundaries, how to recognize concerns and where to find resources. Parents and students… Read More »Community Training: Lifehack Series- Social Media

Learn how to protect children from child sexual abuse Stewards of Children, created by Darkness to Light, is the only nationally available adult program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child protective behaviors. This evidence informed training will give you the tools you need to prevent, identify, and react responsibly to child sexual… Read More »Community Training: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Training

CASA is partnering with the Franklin County Foster Closet and HOPE for Franklin County Coalition for an afternoon/evening of fun! Help your CASA kiddos shop for gifts, enjoy games and activities and most of all-- make memories together. Hope to see you there!

Hermann High School FCCLA Chapter is holding a public viewing of Hope Road on Sunday, 12/18/22 at 2PM. This is a documentary examining child sex trafficking in the U.S., the factors contributing to the crisis and potential solutions. The powerful film follows four sex trafficking survivors and tracks their recovery through existing support systems and rehabilitative programs. … Read More »Community Training: Hope Road

Join Angie at the Union CASA office for her quarterly Fostering Futures Recap on Wednesday, 1/11/23 at 6PM. RSVP to Angie@casamideastmo.org by 1/6/23.

Prevent+Ed is hosting a virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training on 1/19/2023. YMHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is… Read More »Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

Join Glenda Volmert on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 6PM for our annual In-Service to discuss 2022 CASA successes and goals for 2023. Training will be held at the Union CASA Office. RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 1/17/2023.