A growing evidence base suggests that early childhood poverty, income, and employment might be a root cause of involvement with child protective services. As young children stand to benefit the most from early intervention, these findings imply that income relief might increase child safety as well. After describing the historical trends in poverty, income, and… Read More »The Relationships Between Poverty and Child Welfare and the Role of Intervention Strategies

Missouri KidsFirst offers Stewards of Children Training to educate adults on how to protect children from child sexual abuse.  They would like to partner with us to ensure that all CASA programs can offer this training to CASA volunteers and staff. Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two-hour training that teaches adults to prevent,… Read More »Stewards of Children Training

Join Angie Morris on Wednesday, 10/13/21 from 6-7:00PM for the quarterly Fostering Futures Recap. This recap will give you an opportunity to share your struggles, strengths and ask any questions about advocating for the older youth(s) on your case. Please RSVP to angie@casamideastmo.org by 10/9/2021. Not able to attend in person, please feel free to… Read More »Fostering Futures Recap

Learn about the legal background of Section 504, the evaluation process, 504 plans and services and the procedural safeguards in place to protect individuals with disabilities. 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 with special educational… Read More »MOCASA Webinar: MPACT Training Part 3: Section 504 and Students With Disabilities

Join Franklin County CASA in Hermann, MO on Thursday, 10/21/21 from 5-9:00PM to learn more about being a Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer at the Witches and Wine festival. There will also be vendors for wine, food, crafts and shopping. Feel free to unleash your inner witch and enter the costume contest as well. If… Read More »Witches and Wine Festival

CASA is participating in the Halloween Boo Bash in Union City Park (500 West Park Avenue) on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6:00PM. CASA Volunteers are decorating a vehicle as a pirate ship and are welcome to dress as a pirate and hand out candy. If unable to attend in your pirate gear, consider donating… Read More »Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat