Missouri KidsFirst offers Stewards of Children Training to educate adults on how to protect children from child sexual abuse. They would like to partner with us to ensure that all CASA programs can offer this training to CASA volunteers and staff. Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent,… Read More »Stewards of Children Training
Join Angie Morris on Wednesday, 10/13/21 from 6-7:00PM for the quarterly Fostering Futures Recap. This recap will give you an opportunity to share your struggles, strengths and ask any questions about advocating for the older youth(s) on your case. Please RSVP to angie@casamideastmo.org by 10/9/2021. Not able to attend in person, please feel free to… Read More »Fostering Futures Recap
Learn about the legal background of Section 504, the evaluation process, 504 plans and services and the procedural safeguards in place to protect individuals with disabilities. Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) is a state-wide, non-profit, Parent Training and Information Center(PTI). MPACT’s goal is to empower families to advocate for themselves so their children with special educational… Read More »MOCASA Webinar: MPACT Training Part 3: Section 504 and Students With Disabilities
Join us on October 14th, 15th & 16th 4PM - Close at The Piano Bar in Hermann, MO. $5 coverage charge with half of those proceeds benefiting Franklin County CASA. We hope to see you there!
Join Franklin County CASA in Hermann, MO on Thursday, 10/21/21 from 5-9:00PM to learn more about being a Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer at the Witches and Wine festival. There will also be vendors for wine, food, crafts and shopping. Feel free to unleash your inner witch and enter the costume contest as well. If… Read More »Witches and Wine Festival
CASA is participating in the Halloween Boo Bash in Union City Park (500 West Park Avenue) on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6:00PM. CASA Volunteers are decorating a vehicle as a pirate ship and are welcome to dress as a pirate and hand out candy. If unable to attend in your pirate gear, consider donating… Read More »Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat
If interested in the Fall 2021 MJJA conference, please speak with your CASA Supervisor about registration to see if a scholarship is available for you to attend. For full conference agenda: CLICK HERE! Registration information: CLICK HERE!
The sexual abuse of males is often misunderstood, not discussed, and survivors are under-served. The sexual abuse of males is one of the most under reported crimes in America. Participants will learn valuable tools to improve their investigations, prosecute cases, serve survivors, and prevent the sexual abuse of all children. We are excited about the… Read More »Show Me a Helping Hand 2021 Conference
The Franklin County Community Resource Board along with East Central College, the Franklin County System of Care, and Franklin County CARES once again welcomes Dr. Ruby Payne to discuss Emotional Poverty on 11/5/21 from 8AM-3:30PM. Cost $10 and includes a copy of Dr. Payne's book Emotional Poverty. Training available at 3 locations. See more details… Read More »Franklin County Fall Institute: Dr. Ruby Payne
Kerry Walker, MA, LPC is the Family Finder with Missouri Alliance. She will be presenting on 11/10/21 from 9am-12pm at the Union CASA Office to share some of her tips and pointers on locating and engaging family members of children in foster care. Please RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 11/5/21. This in-service will be limited to… Read More »In-Service: Family Finding
Mr. Tubbs is the Special Advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom for Economic Mobility and the Founder and Chair of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. He is a leader in the national conversation on the topic of guaranteed income. Come to learn more about him and his work on the front lines to change the… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Fireside Chat with Michael Tubbs