Inservices and Ongoing Education

Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA This training will provide a brief overview of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, with a particular focus on cultural humility and bias. Learning Objectives include examine and increase self-awareness to understand and address cultural/racial bias, explore the differences between cultural competency and cultural humility, and learn strategies to reduce […]

Elgin Community College Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Click here to purchase tickets and register!  

Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA, Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Reports of childhood neglect account for 75% of all calls to the Child Abuse Hotline, and yet this topic is often misunderstood and hard to define. Childhood neglect can impact physical and mental health and lead to long-term problems, so join us as

Held virtually, Hosted by YouthCare Illinois 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. Register Here

Held virtually, Hosted by CASA Kane County Invitation and link have been emailed to all volunteers

Hosted by CASA Kane County; Presented by the Aurora Police Department The presentation will be in person at the Aurora Police Department in the Community Room Email sandiec@casakanecounty.org if you would like to attend

Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA, Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Learn engagement strategies that can be used to engage youth and families. This training will also challenge participants to identify barriers to engagement and identify strategies on how to overcome those barriers. Register Here

Held virtually, Hosted by IL CASA, Presented by Mercy Home for Boys & Girls This session will provide a brief overview of trauma-informed principles that can guide caregivers in supporting children and youth who have been impacted by complex trauma. These principles include supporting caregiver regulation, cultivating positive relationships with children and teens and building

Held virtually, Hosted by IL CASA, Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois This training will define resiliency, and explore domains, characteristics, and traits that are needed in order to build and strengthen resiliency. Strategies to build resiliency in outside supports and inner strengths in youth and families will be identified. Register Here

Held virtually, Hosted by IL CASA Navigating the receipt of school records can be a difficult process. This presentation, “Family Education Privacy Act” and the “Uninterrupted Scholars Act” deals with accessing and sharing of student records, the information contained in those records, and school placement of children in foster care. Register Here