Our next book club selection is Fighting Words, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Synopsis: "Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom’s boyfriend took them in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful they had to run fast, Della had Suki. Suki is… Read More »In-Service: July CASA Book Club Discussion Meeting

Did you know that Human/Sex Trafficking and DEC intersect? Did you know that a large majority of the children trafficked have parents, caregivers or family members also using legal or illegal substances? Did you know that many trafficking victims also use drugs for a variety of reasons? There is a disconnect across the country on… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Intersection of Drug Endangered Children (DEC) and Human Trafficking

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