Join us for a lunch and learn where Monica Chwascinski, Deputy Juvenile Officer, will share details about Family Treatment Court. Which cases qualify for the program and how are they different from traditional cases. Lunch will be provided. You must RSVP by 4/14/22!
Fas-Trip is hosting their 9th Annual Dartball Tournament on Friday, 4/29/22. Proceeds will benefit Franklin County CASA. Let the CASA office know if you are interested in getting a team together and we can provide you with a registration form. See enclosed flyer for more details!
Not Your Every Day 5K Walk Run Thrive is an annual signature event of the National CASA/GAL Association for Children. The event connects our nationwide network of volunteers and supporters to generate awareness for our shared mission through a fun and engaging virtual event. Rather than traveling to one central location on a specific race day and time,… Read More »National CASA/GAL Virtual Walk Run Thrive Event
Interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer? Learn more by joining us at our CASA Coffee event on Tuesday, 5/3/22 from 7AM to 9AM at Simply Sweet. We hope to see you there!
Interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer? Learn more by joining us at our CASA Coffee event on Wednesday, 5/4/22 from 7AM to 9AM at Clark Street Café and Bakery. We hope to see you there!
AFSP-Missouri Chapter, Franklin County OOTD Walk and Franklin County Cares are hosting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives event on Wednesday, 5/4/22 from 5:30-7:00PM at the Family Resource Center (500 Clark Ave. Union, MO 63084). Admission is free! Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers… Read More »Community Training: Talk Saves Lives
Poverty is a common thread across the lives of the children and families involved in the child welfare system. Its impact can have deep and long lasting impact and consequences. In most states, neglect cannot be established if failure to provide for a child’s needs is due only to poverty. Poverty may still contribute to… Read More »National CASA/GAL Book Club: “Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration”
This training is being provided by, MADD Mother's Against Drunk Driving, CRUSH Community Resources United to Stop Heroin and HOPE for Franklin County Coalition. Register for this free virtual workshop to be held on Wednesday, 5/11/22 from 6-6:45pm. Click HERE to register now!
Calling all male volunteers! It was a hit the first time around, so we're bringing it back. Join Marty Berra as he hosts a CASA Men's Group meeting. Come enjoy some coffee, donuts and camaraderie as you share your CASA kiddos' successes and struggles.
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’s Stewards of Children
On June 6, the National CASA/GAL Association for Children will again partner with Unbelievably Resilient (formerly FosterStrong) to host our 2nd annual CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day celebration. The CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day celebration event provides an opportunity to honor and thank CASA/GAL volunteers who work hard to ensure children and youth in the foster care system have… Read More »2022 CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day Celebration
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’s Stewards of Children