Bring your lunch and join us to learn about the Your Other Mother Program, which provided support and resources to at-risk parents and families, focusing on improving family well-being. We'll… Read More »Lunch While You Learn: Your Other Mother & Nurses For Newborns

This training helps participants understand the impact of separation and ambiguous loss, and the different ways children grieve. Life-long grieving and the importance of providing opportunities for grieving is explored.… Read More »Separation, Loss and Grief

It is not a question of ‘if’ your adopted child will connect with birth family, it’s ‘when.’   This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of… Read More »The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

Understanding the foster care system can be challenging and overwhelming while you’re also providing care to children who’ve experienced trauma. Often parents are given incorrect or contradictory information, leaving them… Read More »Know Your Rights, Know Your Role

Children and youth who have experienced the trauma of separation, loss and grief, often have a difficult time building new attachments and allowing themselves to trust the new caregivers in… Read More »NEW! Attachment 2.0:  A Deeper Dive into Building Connection with Youth

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, a CASA volunteer

This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss how to meet the ever-changing needs of our children. Information about… Read More »Ask the Advocate: Least Restrictive Environment and School Placements

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, a CASA volunteer

Free Online Training Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Action to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want. What You’ll Learn:Actionable strategies to support your… Read More »Helping Teens Manage Depression – Practical Skills That Work

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, as CASA volunteer

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential - No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, a CASA volunteer.