Inservices and Ongoing Education

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois This is the second of a two-part webinar series that will provide critical training on recognizing, responding to, and supporting children living in environments affected by substance use and illegal drug activity. Participants will gain insight into the risks faced by drug endangered children, how […]

Held virtually Email invitation has been sent to all volunteers

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois This is the first of a two-part webinar series that will provide critical training on recognizing, responding to, and supporting children living in environments affected by substance use and illegal drug activity. Participants will gain insight into the risks faced by drug endangered children, how

Held virtually via Teams Email invitation has been sent to all volunteers

Held virtually, Hosted by CASA Kane County Presented by Jennifer Samartano, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Email invitation has been sent to all volunteers

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by DCFS The webinar will introduce the DCFS K-12 team, their responsibilities, and how to contact your region’s Education Service Reviewer. The presentation will discuss Policy 314, with highlights on consent, home schooling, discipline, BID meetings, and more. An overview of our partnership with NIU and a summary of the

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by DCFS This training is designed to enhance participants understanding of the school enrollment process. Key topics include: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its implications for student enrollment, non-traditional school options available to meet diverse student needs, the impact of trauma on student academic performance and engagement, DCFS

Held virtually Email invitation has been sent to all volunteers

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by DCFS DCFS Early Childhood Project will present the different ways they can support you with the families with the youngest and most vulnerable children and discuss when and how to access their support. The School Readiness team will discuss how early childhood education lays the foundation for a child’s

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