Inservices and Ongoing Education

Lifebook’s with Dr. Doris Houston FOUR PART SERIES (Part 3)

A “Lifebook” is a visual representation of important life events that helps a child in care to integrate past experiences with their present circumstances in a healthy and constructive manner. The process of creating a Lifebook with a child, their caregivers, and other trusted adults, can help to fill in the gaps about a child’s …

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How to Best Support Older Youth in Care for a More Successful Transition Out of Care with Alexis Campbell

Alexis Campbell is a student at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Currently majoring in Legal Studies, Vice President of the Trial Team, studying for the LSAT and employed full time employee at Allied Universal. Campbell’s goal to receive her Law degree is to contribute to Restorative Justice and help reduce the percentage of youth …

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Lifebook’s with Dr. Doris Houston FOUR PART SERIES (Part 2)

A “Lifebook” is a visual representation of important life events that helps a child in care to integrate past experiences with their present circumstances in a healthy and constructive manner. The process of creating a Lifebook with a child, their caregivers, and other trusted adults, can help to fill in the gaps about a child’s …

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Lifebook’s with Dr. Doris Houston FOUR PART SERIES (Part 1)

A “Lifebook” is a visual representation of important life events that helps a child in care to integrate past experiences with their present circumstances in a healthy and constructive manner. The process of creating a Lifebook with a child, their caregivers, and other trusted adults, can help to fill in the gaps about a child’s …

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Viewing Through a New Lens: A Survivor’s Guide (3 Part Series)

Children and youth who have experienced trauma, broken and insecure attachments, and other assaults to the brain present significant challenges to families.  Speaking from a point of personal experience, Shenandoah Chefalo is a professional coach and author who presents to professional and family audiences across the country. Held virtually / Hosted by Illinois CASA / …

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Coffee Case Talk

Coffee Case Chat – Virtual – July

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 valuable feedback and advice, and celebrate successes! Held virtually / Hosted by CASA Kane …

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CASA Case Chat

Fireside Case Chat – Virtual

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 valuable feedback and advice, and celebrate successes! Held virtually / Hosted by CASA Kane …

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