Spring Volunteer Self-Care Symposium Date: Friday, April 12th Time: 9am – 2pm Cost: Free of charge! Registration: Opens at 8am, including a continental breakfast. Join us in welcoming our esteemed Keynote Speaker, Daniel Blaine, who will share his journey of overcoming adversity, from abuse and homelessness to leadership at College of Lake County. …
Hosted by Illinois CASA, presented by Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center Topics include -types of online sexual misconduct (boundary violations, inappropriate explicit communication and imagery); tips for talking to children about digital safety Click here to register
This training is an overview of motivational interviewing to assist foster parents/caregivers in talking with their adolescents. It will discuss: 1. The concepts of change and why it can be difficult; 2. Ambivalence and how it affects change; 3. Where motivation comes from; 4. The OARS skills and how to apply them. Held virtually, hosted …
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This training will give parents and professionals a deeper understanding of what sensory processing is, its’ importance, and what it means when a child has a dysfunctional sensory system. Participants will learn the basics about the sensory motor loop, the eight senses in sensory processing, the different types of dysfunction, and how a dysfunctional sensory …
That Makes Sensory: Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Children Read More »
Held on Microsoft Teams This training is for volunteers who have been inactive for 90 days or more, or have closed a case and are ready to take another. Please check with your Supervisor to determine if you should attend.
Held on Microsoft Teams – check your inbox for the link Receive a refresher on the new online court report form, and on developing appropriate content for those interested.
A discussion on best practices and resources to help teens aging out of foster care develop life skills and become independent adults. Held virtually, hosted by Illinois CASA Register Here
Hosted and Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois In this presentation, Jim Sporleder will share how he led Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed school, how community partners came together to support the schools’ efforts, and the unexpected outcomes that resulted from the process. Jim will share …
Held on Microsoft Teams – check your inbox for the link We are pleased to host Catherine Lindloff, Family Coach with Safe Families for Children of DuPage and Kane Counties who will share information on how this program can support the families we work with. Her presentation to CASA DuPage County recently resulted in providing …
Held on Microsoft Teams – check your inbox for the link
