Inservices and Ongoing Education

Join Gary Pate, LCSW, YouthCare Senior Trainer, to learn about sensitive assessment strategies, safety concerns and the effects of minority stress on healthy identity development for LGBTQIA+ youth and families.  The new DCFS Procedure 302, Appendix K (Support and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Children and Youth) will be …

Empathy and Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families Read More »

Held virtually on Zoom, Hosted by Illinois CASA This training will provide an in-depth overview of how the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center addresses cases of human trafficking, as well as potential indicators of exploitation. This training will look at the complex issue of human trafficking through the lens of the child welfare system and other …

Identifying and Responding to Cases of Human Trafficking in Youth Read More »

Join us for an extended 90 minute case chat focused on working with challenging Foster Parents and/or Biological Parents.  During this session, Annie Barsch, MA, LMFT, will answer case specific questions and provide best practices for positive interactions with the goal of developing collaborative relationships. Invitation and link have been emailed to all volunteers.

Held virtually on Teams, presented by CASA Kane County Invitation and link have been emailed to all volunteers Join us for an extended 90 minute case chat focused on working with challenging Foster Parents and/or Biological Parents.  During this session, Annie Barsch, MA, LMFT, will answer case specific questions and provide best practices for positive …

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Held virtually on Teams, presented by CASA Kane County Invitation and link have been emailed to all volunteers The first 60 minutes of this virtual workshop will be a review of the new online court report writing form.  The last 30 minutes will focus on the content that should be included in the body of …

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Join Christina Wolken, Youth Advisory Board Lead Administrator with Be Strong families to learn more about this organization and program for older youth in care. Be Strong Families is committed to creating and sustaining programs that positively impact all youth and their families, especially youth that are experiencing challenges and adversity. As a part of …

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This training will provide an understanding human trafficking. Attendees will be able to identify indicators that someone might be experiencing human trafficking and how to report the situation to the appropriate authority. We will review risk factors as well as high risk populations. Held virtually, hosted by YouthCare Illinois Register Here

This training will emphasize the importance of preventing adolescent substance use.  A review of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Hypothesis will serve as a frame of reference for how exposure to adversity in childhood and adolescence may increase the risk for substance use.  The role of resilience and relationships with peers will be explored. Specific local, …

Substance Use Among Teens: Fentanyl and Other Lesser-Known Drugs Read More »

This session is being held in person at the CASA office in downtown Geneva. Join fellow CASA/GAL Volunteers to hear about issues we are all facing on our cases.  Advocate Supervisors and Training staff will be in attendance to guide each session, providing you with a safe and supportive environment to discuss your case, receive …

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