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
Keeping Children Safe Online Read More »
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.
Abuse & Neglect Recertification Read More »
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.
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Learn More about Volunteering with CASA at the Volunteer Open House after HATCH. Ready to find out if CASA is right for you? Have questions about a CASA/GAL’s role in a child’s life? Learn more on how you can be the one caring and consistent adult making a difference in a child’s life! Join us
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In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA Kane County will host its annual Hands Around the Court House Event. Join us as we work together to bring awareness to child abuse and help protect the well-being of the next generation! Located at the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134 Featuring
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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
Empowering Teens to be Successful After Transitioning Out of Foster Care Read More »
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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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
A Community’s Collective Response to Trauma Read More »
