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In Service: Missouri and National CASA Conferences Recap

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

CASA staff and volunteers have been busy with training this summer! Come and learn about various presenters and topics at the Missouri CASA Conference and National CASA Conference. Recap will be held at the Union CASA Office.  

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Fostering Futures Recap

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

Join Angie Morris for Fostering Futures Recap on 7/12/2023 at 6PM. If you are working with an Older Youth (ages 14+) please come to this training. Guest speaker will be from Chafee. RSVP to Angie by 7/10/2023.

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Monthly CASA Coffee Networking Meeting for Volunteers & Staff

What Are CASA Coffees & Why Should You Attend? It’s a chance to network & stay connected with your fellow CASA volunteers & the staff. Earn in-service hours. For current CASA volunteers (both with or between active cases). 2nd Friday of every month from 8-9AM. Held at each CASA office (Hermann, Owensville, and Union) Hermann… Read More »Monthly CASA Coffee Networking Meeting for Volunteers & Staff

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MAAG SUD Awareness & Recovery Walk- Union

Freedom Center for Recovery 100 East Main Street, Union, MO

Mid-Mo Addiction Awareness Group (MAAG) hosts Substance Use Disorder Awareness Walks in many communities. Not only to raise awareness but to come together and be a voice for the voiceless. MAAG's Mission is to shed light on substance use disorder by raising awareness, increasing education, and stopping the stigma. MAAG is passionate about helping those… Read More »MAAG SUD Awareness & Recovery Walk- Union

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Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Blended)

Prevent+Ed Olivette Location 9355 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO, United States

Prevent+Ed is hosting a blended Youth Mental Health First Aid training. YMHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth… Read More »Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Blended)

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Community Training: Burnout & Compassion Fatigue

Please join The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition for an upcoming VIRTUAL presentation: Brown Bag Luncheon: Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, featuring Ryan Lindsay, Associate Professor of Practice, Brown School at Washington University. Burnout among child welfare professionals is at an unprecedented high due to high turnover, lack of resources and training, and support. This presentation will… Read More »Community Training: Burnout & Compassion Fatigue

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Community Training: Know your Rights, Know Your Role

The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition is hosting a Know your Rights, Know Your Role virtual training for foster parents and child welfare team members. This training can help CASA volunteers understand foster parent roles and rights as you work your cases. Also, share and encourage your foster parents to attend. Understanding the foster care… Read More »Community Training: Know your Rights, Know Your Role

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Community Training: Maintaining Connections for Older Youth

The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition is hosting this virtual training. 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 and child welfare team members in understanding the need of having key people in the… Read More »Community Training: Maintaining Connections for Older Youth

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Community Training: How to Identify and Address the 16 Warning Signs of Secondary Trauma Responses

Virtual

Missouri Kids First created this 90-minute booster session will take a deep dive into understanding the 16 responses to secondary trauma exposure. Being able to identify personal warning signs quickly places service providers in a better position to ask for the help they need. Additionally, participants will learn practical skills to address the warning signs… Read More »Community Training: How to Identify and Address the 16 Warning Signs of Secondary Trauma Responses

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Community Training: FACC Virtual Open House 8/9/23

The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition is hosting a virtual open house on 8/9/23. Learn about all the programs, training, services, and resources available to support St. Louis area foster, relative, adoptive and guardianship families and their children. See flyer for more details. FACC will be offering a second opportunity to attend their virtual open… Read More »Community Training: FACC Virtual Open House 8/9/23

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Community Event: Project Linus Blankets

Scenic Regional Library- Union Branch 251 Union Plaza Dr., Union, MO, United States

Come to the Union Scenic Regional Library to help out with Project Linus.  Project Linus provided blankets that are collected locally and distributed to children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere that a child might be in need of a big hug. All materials will be provided to make a fleece tie blanket… Read More »Community Event: Project Linus Blankets

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