CASA Kane County Calendar

held virtually, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) occurs when an infant or young child is violently shaken. This training will help participants understand the signs, effects and causes of SBS and the impact on families and society. Register Here

held virtually In this NCTSN workshop, resource parents such as foster parents and adoptive parents and those that serve them will learn what trauma is, how trauma may impact children, and how behaviors are often symptoms of those experiences. This workshop provides information on how to create a safe place, how to become an advocate …

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A safe and supportive environment to share details about your case.  Facilitated by Advocate Supervisors who can provide case specific guidance.  Receive support and advice, celebrate success and achievements!  Held in person at the CASA office in the training room (4th floor, room 430)

via Teams Join this training if you have recently closed a case and are ready to take a new case, or if you have been on a break for more than 6 months.  Reach out to your Supervisor or Sandie if you would like to attend.

via Teams This is a refresher covering how to utilize the new form, and what type of content should be included in court reports.  You can bring specific questions and we will address them!

Held virtually, facilitated by Youth Care Illinois The Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course (2 hours self-paced; 4.5 hours Instructor-led training)focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a mental health challenge. Participants are taught an action plan they apply to non-crisis and crisis situations. …

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Held in person at the Aurora Police Department, Community Room.  Hosted by CASA Kane County Invitation and link have been emailed to all volunteers