Inservices and Ongoing Education

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 […]

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,

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

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

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

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.