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

Prevent+Ed is hosting a Substance Use Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, 6/18/2022 from 10AM to 2PM at the Franklin County Family Resource Center. They will have resources available, as well as, food and activities.  

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.