Events

CASA Mid-Day Case Chat

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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.

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Mid-Day Case Chat

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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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General Information Meeting

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Please email sandiec@casakanecounty.org to register! Hosted Virtually via TEAMS by CASA Kane County Virtual General Information Volunteer Meeting for potential CASA Volunteers and an opportunity to meet our team and learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to

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Be Strong Families Youth Advisory Board for Older Youth in Care

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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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Human Trafficking: The Risk within Child Welfare

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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

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

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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,

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Spring Volunteer Self-Care Symposium

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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.  

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