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
Did you know: Your child can earn money for well care doctor visits? Birthparents can utilize transportation to visit their children? Some children qualify for a free sensory kit? Youth… Read More »What’s New with Your Child’s Insurance: an Evening with Show Me Healthy Kids
Offered Online and In-Person (feel free to bring your lunch) RSVP to alecia@casamideastmo.org
Join us to learn about your role in prepare your older youth for independence and success. This training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for volunteers working with youth ages 14+ especially those… Read More »FOSTERING FUTURES TRAINING
Saturdays, Nov 16, 23 & Dec 7 & 14 (14 Hours of Training) Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced… Read More »RPC Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
Mondays: Nov 18 & 25, Dec 2 & 9 Spaulding Adoption Training is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri… Read More »SPAULDING/ADOPTON TRAINING
Humor is a handy tool in life’s toolbox. When you are parenting children with unique challenges, it’s especially important not to take yourself too seriously. This class will explore the… Read More »HUMOR IN PARENTING / LifeLines-Educational Opportunity for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
Open to any youth (13-19) in the Franklin County area who are interested in gaining some life skills. Classes are provided by the Juvenile Office. RSVP to Denise.Sprick@courts.mo.gov
Show Me Healthy Kids offers several benefits that you may not know about, such as earning money for well-care doctor visits, transportation services for birth parents to visit their children,… Read More »Show Me Healthy Kids: MO Healthy Kids Presentation, Mary Mogg, MSW