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Missouri Juvenile Justice Association Fall 2021 Conference

Margaritaville Lake Resort 494 Tan Tara Estate Drive, Osage Beach, MO, United States

If interested in the Fall 2021 MJJA conference, please speak with your CASA Supervisor about registration to see if a scholarship is available for you to attend. For full conference agenda: CLICK HERE! Registration information: CLICK HERE!

Show Me a Helping Hand 2021 Conference

Lincoln University - Richardson/Mitchell Auditorium 710 E Dunklin St., Jefferson City, MO, United States

The sexual abuse of males is often misunderstood, not discussed, and survivors are under-served. The sexual abuse of males is one of the most under reported crimes in America. Participants will learn valuable tools to improve their investigations, prosecute cases, serve survivors, and prevent the sexual abuse of all children.  We are excited about the… Read More »Show Me a Helping Hand 2021 Conference

Franklin County Fall Institute: Dr. Ruby Payne

East Central Auditorium 1964 Prairie Dell Rd., Union, MO, United States

The Franklin County Community Resource Board along with East Central College, the Franklin County System of Care, and Franklin County CARES once again welcomes Dr. Ruby Payne to discuss Emotional Poverty on 11/5/21 from 8AM-3:30PM. Cost $10 and includes a copy of Dr. Payne's book Emotional Poverty.  Training available at 3 locations. See more details… Read More »Franklin County Fall Institute: Dr. Ruby Payne

In-Service: Family Finding

Franklin County CASA Office 80A North Oak Street, Union, MO, United States

Kerry Walker, MA, LPC is the Family Finder with Missouri Alliance. She will be presenting on 11/10/21 from 9am-12pm at the Union CASA Office to share some of her tips and pointers on locating and engaging family members of children in foster care. Please RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 11/5/21. This in-service will be limited to… Read More »In-Service: Family Finding

In-Service: Grace’s Place- Union Location Tour

Grace's Place 219 N Christina Ave., Union, MO, United States

Join us to tour the new Grace's Place location in Union and learn about their current resources and services on Tuesday, 11/16/21 at 10AM. We will meet at Grace's Place. Please RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 11/9/21.

MOCASA Webinar: MPACT Training Part 4: Positive Behavior Intervention

With this training you will learn the importance of a Functional Behavioral Assessment, how to reinforce positive behavior as well as how to develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan. 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… Read More »MOCASA Webinar: MPACT Training Part 4: Positive Behavior Intervention

Fostering Futures Training

Franklin County CASA Office 80A North Oak Street, Union, MO, United States

National CASA prepared this training to focus on improving outcomes for youth ages 14 and older in foster care. Join us to learn about your role in preparing your older youth for independence and success. Please note that this training is highly recommended for CASA volunteers working with youth ages 14 and older, especially those… Read More »Fostering Futures Training

National CASA Webinar: Changes to Dependency Proceedings in the Age of Covid-19

Virtual

Courts responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by changing their operations in several ways. In dependency (abuse and neglect) proceedings, these changes include mask requirements, Covid-19 screening, capacity limits in the courtroom, increased use of virtual hearings, time-certain hearings, continuations of hearings, and different approaches to filing documents. This session will present an overview of those… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Changes to Dependency Proceedings in the Age of Covid-19

Cookies & Cocoa

Franklin County CASA Office 80A North Oak Street, Union, MO, United States

Come enjoy some holiday cookies & cocoa with your CASA family! Union's annual Winter Wonderland parade begins at 6, so bring your lawn chair and we will watch from outside our office.

Quarter Auction

Union Moose Lodge 905 W Hwy 50, Union

All proceeds go to CASA and Moose Charities. Food and Drink will be available for purchase. Please bring your quarters and dollar bills for bidding. Paddles are $5 each or 5 for $20 Basket Bids are 25 cents up to $1 per paddle For more info contact Dawn @ 636-744-8188

National CASA Webinar: Empathic Strain & Secondary Trauma 101: Understanding the Essentials

Virtual

We pay an emotional price for doing the work that we do. Repeated and chronic exposure to large volumes of difficult stories can erode our sense of empathy for others. We can become hardened and desensitized to suffering – or conversely, we can become swallowed up by their pain. Since the demand often outweighs what… Read More »National CASA Webinar: Empathic Strain & Secondary Trauma 101: Understanding the Essentials