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

This webinar will highlight and describe different types of bullying to include cyberbullying. Participants will understand the impact of bullying on the youth they serve and will be able to present assistance and advocate on their behalf. Individuals who engage in this learning experience will learn about perspectives of bullying observed by diverse professionals. Each… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Bullying and Cyberbullying 101

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 fifth one is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/14/21 9-10AM and discusses Alternative Care. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then on the meeting screen,… Read More »Alternative Care

This webinar is designed to help you to understand the many aspects of obtaining special education services for your child with a disability. 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 needs can reach… Read More »MOCASA Webinar: MPACT Training Part 2: Special Education- What I Need to Know

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 sixth one is scheduled for Thursday, 9/16/21 9-10AM and discusses Foster Care Licensing & Homes. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then on… Read More »Foster Care Licensing & Homes

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. In most states, neglect cannot be established if failure to provide for a child’s needs is due only to poverty. Poverty may still contribute to… Read More »National CASA/GAL Book Club: “Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty”

PART 4: Being the Best CASA You Can Be Being The Best CASA You Can Be is the final installment of The Empowered CASA series. Whether you’re a brand new or seasoned Advocate or staff person, situations will come up where a little extra support would be helpful. Being the Best CASA You Can Be… Read More »Empowered CASA Webinar Series: Being the Best CASA You Can Be

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 seventh one is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/21/21 9-10AM and discusses Children's Division Data, Budget & FACES System. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar,… Read More »Children’s Division Data, Budget & FACES System

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 eighth one is scheduled for Thursday, 9/23/21 9-10AM and discusses Family First Prevention Services Act. How to Connect: Click on the "join" link for the webinar, then on… Read More »Family First Prevention Services Act