Held in person Kane County Courthouse at 100 S. 3rd Street, Room 430* Please join us for this Case Chat, a relaxed space for CASA volunteers to connect, talk through their cases, and support one another. It’s a chance to share wins and challenges, ask questions, get input from staff and fellow advocates, and feel […]

Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) Trauma is often understood as a specific event, but it can also exist as an ongoing set of circumstances. Poverty is one of the most common yet frequently overlooked forms of trauma in America. In this training, participants will explore the long-term destabilization and dysregulation associated with poverty […]

Held virtually* This workshop is designed to support volunteers in preparing strong, effective court reports. We’ll review the fundamentals of what to include (and what to avoid), and best practices for writing clear and concise content. You’ll have the opportunity to bring case-specific questions for discussion. In addition, we’ll provide a guided walkthrough of the […]

Held virtually, Hosted by IL CASA, Presented by YouthCare IL This training is geared to help caregivers and staff that are caring for children with sexual behavior problems ages 12 yrs and younger (Does not cover sexualized behaviors in adolescents 13-17 years.). Objectives: • Identify behaviors that would be considered developmentally appropriate in children • […]

Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) In this training, participants will learn how to recognize the factors that contribute to escalation in both individuals and situations, while considering the broader situational context. Participants will explore the hierarchy of the brain and Dr. Bruce Perry’s 3 Rs to better understand why certain individuals […]

Held virtually* Please join us for this Case Chat, a relaxed space for CASA volunteers to connect, talk through their cases, and support one another. It’s a chance to share wins and challenges, ask questions, get input from staff and fellow advocates, and feel camaraderie with others who truly understand the work. Come to share, […]

Held in person at the St. Charles Library in the Huntley Room No need to RSVP – join whichever time (noon or 5pm) works best for you Join us for a screening of the documentary, RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE.  This film chronicles the birth of a movement among pediatricians, […]

Held in person at the St. Charles Library in the Huntley Room No need to RSVP – join whichever time (noon or 5pm) works best for you Join us for a screening of the documentary, RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE.  This film chronicles the birth of a movement among pediatricians, […]