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.… 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… Read More »Community Training: Youth & Alcohol: They Just Don’t Mix
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… Read More »In-Service: CASA Men’s Group
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… 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… 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… 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… Read More »Community Event: Spreading Solutions, Not Stigma Substance Use Health and Resource Fair
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… 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… Read More »In-Service: OPTIMA Training/Recap
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… Read More »In-Service: National CASA Conference Recap
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… Read More »CASA Book Club: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing
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… Read More »In-Service: Essential Concepts Parent Education & Resources