Join us for a Zoom meeting to discuss ways that a CASA volunteer can gather information and advocate for children who are not yet able to talk about their own wishes. We encourage volunteers who are currently working with ages 0-3, who have formerly worked with this age group and those who may want to… Read More »In-Service: CASA Discussion on Advocating for Infants and Toddlers
April CASA Book Club Meeting to discuss the book Three More Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter.
This presentation will look at the issue of child sex trafficking and the evolution of the male victim. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn: Strategies for the education and prevention of child sex trafficking and the male victim About the alternatives for the aftercare and recovery of male victims Presenter: Amanda Corbin, Trafficking in America Task… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Trafficked Boys: Invisible Victims of Human Trafficking
Join Glenda on Thursday, 4/29/21 at 6PM as she reviews CASA's strategic plan for 2021 and CASA successes from 2020. We strongly suggest all of our volunteers attend this In-Service.
This training will focus on providing CASA/GAL staff and volunteer advocates with the knowledge of what entices young people to watch pornography, and its relationship to human trafficking. Additional topics to be covered include learning the ways pornography impacts the brain, the heart and the world. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn: About the relationship between… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Human Trafficking: Impact of Pornography
PART 1: It’s All About Perspective It’s All About Perspective is the first installment of a brand new four-part webinar series called The Empowered CASA. Lisa Drake, life coach and former Executive Director of CASA of DuPage County, will share mindset concepts and tools, as well as insight from the coaching sessions she’s had with… Read More »Empowered CASA Webinar Series: It’s All About Perspective
To acknowledge the commitment, time, and compassion of CASA/GAL volunteers, the National CASA/GAL Association for Children is partnering with FosterStrong to host the first-ever, CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day. FosterStrong is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering current and former foster youth and changing the negative narrative surrounding foster care. CASA/GAL Volunteer's Day, which will be observed… Read More »National CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day Virtual Celebration
Are you interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer? Do you have questions or want additional details? Join us at Espresso Laine in Hermann on Wednesday, 5/19/21 at 8AM for a cup of coffee and to share conversations with current CASA volunteers and staff. We hope to see you then!
Are you interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer? Do you have questions or want additional details? Join us at Outside the Box in St. Clair on Thursday, 5/20/21 at 8AM for a cup of coffee and to share conversations with current CASA volunteers and staff. We hope to see you there!
Join us for a Zoom with Terisha Friedman and Erica Wiley to learn more about this new resource available in the Franklin County Community. RSVP to casaashley@yhti.net by 5/14/21.
In this one-hour webinar, the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (DEC) will provide information on the risks and the impacts on children who have, or are, growing up in homes where there is familial and/or caregiver legal or illegal substance misuse or addiction. These children often experience numerous risks and traumas, and they do… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Core Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness
If you wish to join us for our summer 2021 CASA Volunteer Pre-Service Training, please submit your application by 6/1/2021. Training will begin on 6/14/2021. If you miss our deadline, no worries! We would love to still have you join us for our next class in fall 2021. Click HERE to apply now!