The second in a three part ICWA series. Learning Objectives: • As a result of attending this training, participants will learn: o About the concepts and philosophical framework which undergird the ICWA, including the reasons why many child welfare organizations refer to the ICWA as the “gold standard” for child welfare, and key requirements of… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act: Family, Community and Culture

Communicating with and engaging incarcerated parents can be challenging. I encourage volunteers who have incarcerated parents on their case, to join this discussion to share are learn from your peers. RSVP to casaashley@yhti.net by 8/2/21.

PART 3: Owning What’s Yours To Own as a CASA Owning What’s Yours to Own as a CASA is the third webinar in the new, four-part webinar series The Empowered CASA. The nature of CASA work presents numerous avenues to get involved in your case. However, it can be easy sometimes to overstep boundaries or… Read More »Empowered CASA Webinar Series: Owning What’s Yours To Own as a CASA

MOCASA is partnering with Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) to offer a webinar series to CASA staff, board, and volunteers on the many layers of educational advocacy. Join us for Part 1 -Understanding the IEP Process on August 25th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. The series will be facilitated by Kristin Lovin, Regional Coordinator, MPACT. Click HERE… Read More »MOCASA Webinar: MPACT Training Part 1: Understanding the IEP Process

The third in a three part ICWA series. Learning Objectives: As a result of attending this training, participants will: o Recognize the important role of tribes in the ICWA, including the specific tribal rights specified in the law, and the importance of effective collaboration with tribes in ICWA cases. o Learn about Tribal Sovereignty and… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Children and Families of Tribal Nations: Effective Engagement with Tribes to Secure Best Outcomes

The Department of Social Services is hosting a webinar series focused on exploring how the Children's Division works, its programs, and mission of keeping kids safe.  The first one is scheduled for Tuesday, 8/31/21 9-10AM and discusses Organizational Structure, Positions & Responsibilities. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then on… Read More »Children’s Division Organizational Structure, Positions & Responsibilities

Numerous research studies have informed us that there is a correlation between legal or illegal substance misuse and violence/domestic violence in the home. Often, one of these is missed when we are working with children and families…one of the reasons families have high recidivism rates. This one-hour presentation will take a look at both legal… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Intersection of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

The Department of Social Services is hosting a webinar series focused on exploring how the Children's Division works, its programs, and mission of keeping kids safe.  The second one is scheduled for Thursday, 9/2/21 3-4PM and discusses the Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then… Read More »Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline

The Department of Social Services is hosting a webinar series focused on exploring how the Children's Division works, its programs, and mission of keeping kids safe.  The third one is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/7/21 10-11AM and discusses Children’s Division Investigations & Assessments. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then on… Read More »Children’s Division Investigations & Assessments

Within this presentation, we will discuss how children develop within the context of their primary relationships and the way in which our formative relationships contribute to the development of resiliency and vulnerability. By enriching a child’s relational opportunities, we can shift the trajectory of a their development toward a life of physical and mental health.… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Understanding Relationships and their Importance to Early Childhood Development

The Department of Social Services is hosting a webinar series focused on exploring how the Children's Division works, its programs, and mission of keeping kids safe.  The fourth one is scheduled for Thursday, 9/9/21 3-4PM and discusses TAPA Implementation & Family Centered Services. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then… Read More »TAPA Implementation & Family Centered Services

It's time to get your cornhole on! Lets see what you've got! The Walsh Team brings to you: the 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament Benefit! $25 per player to enter Long Toss , $50 per team to play in the tournament with prizes and trophies for winners. Other: 50/50 raffle, scratchers board, and booze basket! Come out, have… Read More »Walsh Real Estate Cornhole Tournament- Proceeds to Benefit Franklin County CASA