During this training, attendees will learn about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), the impact trauma can have on children throughout their lives, and how trauma correlates with substance use. Attendees will hear about actionable steps to take to avoid re-traumatization and help identify/refer individuals experiencing the effects of trauma. Anyone is welcome to attend, but there… Read More »Community Training: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma, and Substance Use Training

If you are a recent graduate looking for more training on Optima, or an existing volunteer who would like an Optima recap, feel free to join us. We will discuss contact logs, document entries, placement history, etc. Please RSVP to Lynne@casamideastmo.org by 6/21/2022.

Ashley will be attending the 2022 National CASA Conference in Seattle June 4th-7th. Attend her recap on 6/29/22 to learn about the various workshops, presenters and experiences that this year's conference offered. This recap will be held via Zoom.

Our July CASA Book Club selection is What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. The discussion meeting for this book is scheduled for Monday, 7/18/22 at 5:30PM. RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org

Come meet Caitlin Zelch and learn more about the resources she offers through Essential Concepts! Their mission is to empower parents and families by providing resources and education to enrich the quality of life and relationships.

Angie is holding our quarterly Fostering Futures Recap training on Wednesday, 7/27/22 at 6:00PM. RSVP to Angie@FranklinCountyCASA.com!  

First State Community Bank has teamed up with Franklin County CASA to offer a Banking Fun Night on Thursday 7/28/2022 from 5:30-7:30PM! Please RSVP by 7/25/2022. See flyer below for more details.

Fellow CASA Volunteer, Megan Maurer, is the Assistant Director for Scenic Regional Library. On Wednesday, 8/31/22 at 2PM, Megan will share what resources, events and opportunities the library can offer you and the youth you work with. This in-service will be held at the Union Library Branch. Please RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 8/24/22!

Visit our booth at the Women in Agriculture event at White Mule Winery on Thursday, 9/8/22 at 3PM.

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS! Have you ever wondered how YOU can help kids in the foster care system without fostering? Consider being a respite provider!

Glenda will be hosting our September In-Service Training in both Gasconade and Franklin Counties on 9/13/22! She will be at the Hermann CASA Office (located in St. Paul UCC Church) at 2PM and at the Union CASA Office at 6PM. Come have some fun and learn about activities that can engage you CASA kiddo. RSVP… Read More »In-Service: CASA Game Day in Hermann

Glenda will be hosting our September In-Service Training in both Gasconade and Franklin Counties on 9/13/22! She will be at the Hermann CASA Office (located in St. Paul UCC Church) at 2PM and at the Union CASA Office at 6PM. Come have some fun and learn about activities that can engage you CASA kiddo. RSVP… Read More »In-Service: CASA Game Day in Union