Hosted Virtually via TEAMS by CASA Kane County Virtual General Information Volunteer Meeting for potential CASA Volunteers and an opportunity to meet our team and learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives. […]
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Hosted Virtually via TEAMS by CASA Kane County Virtual General Information Volunteer Meeting for potential CASA Volunteers and an opportunity to meet our team and learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives.
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Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA This session will help participants understand how trauma-informed approaches can enhance their case management and advocacy efforts with youth clients in the court system. Participants will also apply trauma-informed approaches to common case management practices. Register Here
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Held virtually, Hosted by NIU Center for Child Welfare and Education Training objectives include a summary of school discipline in general, new school code regulations in Illinois, discipline provisions for Special Education and Section 504, and understanding the difference between exclusionary and non-exclusionary discipline. Register Here
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Hosted Virtually via TEAMS by CASA Kane County Virtual General Information Volunteer Meeting for potential CASA Volunteers and an opportunity to meet our team and learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives.
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Held virtually, Hosted by CASA of McHenry County John Egan, Administrator of the Office of Housing and Cash Assistance, will explain programs that parents and youth have access to as they make progress in their cases. This includes Norman Services, a program that is often mentioned but rarely explained. Register Here
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Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA, Presented by Child Abuse Illinois This training is aimed to promote community’s responsibility to support families, rather than solely report families to DCFS. Keep this acronym in mind as you work with families. LEAN (Listen, Empathize, Affirm and Non-judgement) All of us can use the LEAN on Me approach
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Held virtually via Teams; link sent via email Please join us for a private online screening of the documentary Blue Baby. This is a film that follows eight incarcerated youth through a prison alternative known as Boys Town. Their story challenges what people have believed about problem behavior for many years. For more information on the documentary,
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Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA As the field of substance use disorders (SUDs) expands its focus on family involvement, innovative approaches are essential. Regardless of a parent’s outcome—whether recovery, incarceration, or, tragically, death—families often experience profound grief and frustration. This workshop will explore the intersection of SUDs and family grief, providing insight into the
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Held virtually via Teams; link sent via email Join Advocate Supervisor and Training staff to discuss details of your case in a supportive and confidential environment. Hear advice from fellow volunteers, share experiences, celebrate successes and receive feedback in this group case chat.
