Do you know the new laws, emerging child protection research, and education that impact your role as a mandated reporter? This is a free, 2 contact hour approved (complete at your own pace) training. You can learn all of these important updates and more at protectmokids.com Together we can learn how best to protect our… Read More »Missouri Kids First: Mandated Reporter Training
Looking for some great family fun? Come visit Franklin County CASA at the 2021 Iron Horse Rodeo in Pacific, MO. We will be there on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st, from 5:00PM to 10:00PM both nights with a mechanical bull. For just $5, you can test your inner cowboy/cowgirl and benefit CASA at… Read More »Pacific Iron Horse Rodeo
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Justice Center Alliance and the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, two programs of Alliance for HOPE International, will be collaborating on a 90-minute webinar. Strangulation assaults in domestic violence are front and center in the national consciousness with the murder of Gabby Petito. “The most dangerous… Read More »Domestic Violence Awareness Month Webinar: Elevating the VOICES of Survivors
Stop by CASA's booth at the Harney Mansion Heritage Festival in Sullivan on Saturday, 10/8/22 from 10AM-4PM. Come enjoy some music, food, vendors and family fun activities!
If you are working with an older youth, please join the quarterly Fostering Futures Recap on 10/12/22 at 6PM to discuss involving older youth in their goal planning process. Caitlin Zelch will also be attending to share how her agency is helping to connect older youth in Franklin County. RSVP to Angie@casamideastmo.org by 10/7/22.
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 Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly… Read More »Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Online & In-Person at Olivette)
It’s a CASA movie night! Come join your CASA peers for a showing of The Ride at the Union CASA Office on Thursday, 10/20/22 at 5:30PM. We will watch the movie and have a discussion afterwards. Movie snacks will be provided. Click HERE to watch the trailer! RSVP to ashley@casamideastmo.org by 10/17/22.
One of the promising strategies to solicit youth input and develop meaningful solutions to address effective approaches to engagement and enhancement of systems support is to create a platform for the youth voice. In recognition of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) training and technical assistance (TTA) team is hosting… Read More »OAYI Youth Leadership Engagement—A Call to Action to Address the Impact of Opioids and Other Substance Use Disorders