Held virtually via Teams This overview will provide information on the support services and resources available to foster parents as they care for children in the child welfare system. Volunteers will gain a better understanding of the types of assistance foster families receive — including financial supports, respite care, training requirements, case management, and access […]
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Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA This training will address the impacts of trauma, risk factors, the influence of culture and family in creating relationships with the victim, and ways to support children as they progress in healing and through the child welfare system due to experiences related to human trafficking. Register Here
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Held virtually 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. Email invitation has been sent to all volunteers
Held virtually via Teams Email invitations have been sent to all volunteers
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Held virtually, Hosted by YouthCare, Presented by Gary Pate, MSSW, LCSW In this training, attendees will learn how to support trauma exposed youth more effectively by using trauma informed strategies. Trauma reminders and bottom-up interventions will be discussed. Register Here
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Held in person in Room 430 of the Courthouse 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. Email invitation has been sent to all volunteers
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Held in person at the Arcada Theater, 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles How do we normalize grief as part of the human experience? During this training we will explore what it means for grief to be ungrievable. We’ll discuss different types of grief, including those experienced by children who have been exposed to abuse
CASA Spring Education Series – Disenfranchised and Complex Grief Read More »
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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