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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Webinar: Elevating the VOICES of Survivors

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Justice Center Alliance and the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, two programs of Alliance for HOPE International, will be collaborating on a 90-minute webinar. Strangulation assaults in domestic violence are front and center in the national consciousness with the murder of Gabby Petito. “The most dangerous… Read More »Domestic Violence Awareness Month Webinar: Elevating the VOICES of Survivors

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Harney Mansion Heritage Festival

Sullivan Fairgrounds 1175 Mattox Dr., Sullivan, MO, United States

Stop by CASA's booth at the Harney Mansion Heritage Festival in Sullivan on Saturday, 10/8/22 from 10AM-4PM. Come enjoy some music, food, vendors and family fun activities!

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Fostering Futures Recap

Franklin County CASA Office 80A North Oak Street, Union, MO, United States

If you are working with an older youth, please join the quarterly Fostering Futures Recap on 10/12/22 at 6PM to discuss involving older youth in their goal planning process. Caitlin Zelch will also be attending to share how her agency is helping to connect older youth in Franklin County. RSVP to Angie@casamideastmo.org by 10/7/22.

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Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Online & In-Person at Olivette)

Prevent+Ed Olivette Location 9355 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO, United States

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 (Online & In-Person at Olivette)

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In-Service: Movie “The Ride” and Discussion

Franklin County CASA Office 80A North Oak Street, Union, MO, United States

It’s a CASA movie night! Come join your CASA peers for a showing of The Ride at the Union CASA Office on Thursday, 10/20/22 at 5:30PM. We will watch the movie and have a discussion afterwards. Movie snacks will be provided. Click HERE to watch the trailer! RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 10/17/22.

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OAYI Youth Leadership Engagement—A Call to Action to Address the Impact of Opioids and Other Substance Use Disorders

One of the promising strategies to solicit youth input and develop meaningful solutions to address effective approaches to engagement and enhancement of systems support is to create a platform for the youth voice. In recognition of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) training and technical assistance (TTA) team is hosting… Read More »OAYI Youth Leadership Engagement—A Call to Action to Address the Impact of Opioids and Other Substance Use Disorders

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2022 Show Me a Helping Hand Conference

Lincoln University - Richardson/Mitchell Auditorium 710 E Dunklin St., Jefferson City, MO, United States

The Missouri Department of Social Services, sponsored by the Missouri Children's Social Justice Act Task Force is hosting their annual free conference, Show Me a Helping Hand, November 3rd-4th, 2022 at Lincoln University Richardson Fine Arts Center in Jefferson City. Sessions begin at 8:30AM, both days. Presenters include: GREG HOLTMEYER: Striking Out with Child Safety In… Read More »2022 Show Me a Helping Hand Conference

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Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Virtual)

Virtual

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 (Virtual)

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Community Collaboration: Parenting Workshop

East Central College 1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO, United States

Open to students, staff and the community. This workshop is an opportunity to collaborate and interact on topics like child development theories, parenting styles and more. Participants can join our faculty in discussions, such as consequences and punishments to modify and/or correct a child’s behaviors. The goal of the workshop is to gain insight into… Read More »Community Collaboration: Parenting Workshop

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CASA Book Club: “A Chance in the World” by Steve Pemberton

Franklin County CASA Office 80A North Oak Street, Union, MO, United States

Our next CASA Book Club selection is A Chance in the World by Steve Pemberton. Learn more about the book by clicking HERE. Our discussion meeting has been moved back a month to prevent overlapping months with Fostering Futures Recaps. Moving forward, Book Club meetings will now be held in (November, February, May and August).… Read More »CASA Book Club: “A Chance in the World” by Steve Pemberton

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Community Training: Lifehack Series- Bullying

Scenic Regional Library- Union Branch 251 Union Plaza Dr., Union, MO, United States

Caitlin Bright and Sarah LeFauve from Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri will host a Lifehack series at the Scenic Regional Library- Union Branch, which covers tough topics and techniques to handle them. The first session on Monday, November 14th, at 6pm will address bullying and how to recognize and support someone being bullied.… Read More »Community Training: Lifehack Series- Bullying

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Community Training: CALM Training

Scenic Regional Library- Hermann Branch 123-A Bavarian Hills Plaza, Hermann, MO, United States

On Tuesday, 11/15/22 at 6PM, the Hermann branch of Scenic Regional Library is hosting Conversations on Access to Lethal Means and suicide prevention training. Presented by Safer Homes Collaborative. RSVP today: call 573-237-2024, stop by the branch, or register HERE.

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