All classes are open to any youth (13-19) in the Franklin County area who are interested in gaining life skills.  Classes are provided by the Juvenile Office. RSVP:  Denise.Sprick@courts.mo.gov

If you are working with an older youth (14+) please join us to learn how CASA can collaborate with the ROYALS program to help prepare your older youth for independence… Read More »FOSTERING FUTURES RECAP

The child welfare team traditionally focuses on the immediate needs of youth and not the lifelong connections that are so important throughout life. This training will assist resource parents in… Read More »Maintaining Connections for Youth

It is not a question of ‘if’ your adopted child will connect with birth family, it’s ‘when.’ This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of… Read More »The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

Wish you knew more CASA volunteers? Are you feeling isolated and/or stressed? Want to find new ways to balance the demands of volunteering and other life responsibilities?

Optimize your Optima skills with Alecia. RSVP:  alecia@casamideastmo.org or (636) 583-4422

This training will provide information about the importance of the sibling bond in our personal lives and the lives of others, myths and facts about the separation of siblings, the… Read More »The Importance of Sibling Bonds

Open to any youth (13-19) in the Franklin County area who is interested in gaining some life skills. Classes are provided by the Juvenile Office. RSVP to Denise.Sprick@courts.mo.gov    

This training will discuss characteristics for caregivers, understanding potential developmental impacts of prenatal exposure, understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their impact on development, common challenges faced by caregivers and… Read More »The Impact of Prenatal Substance Use

Join us every 2nd Friday of the month from 8am-9am for CASA Coffee!

Self-compassion has become a popular term these days. But what does that mean? Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice to sustain themselves through the long,… Read More »SELF COMPASSION / LifeLines-Education Opportunity for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents

Youth who have experienced trauma often have behaviors that can be frustrating and challenging to manage.  In general, traditional parenting techniques are not effective, leaving care providers baffled and overwhelmed. … Read More »Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns