Events

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 / …

Viewing Through a New Lens: A Survivor’s Guide (2 Part Series) Read More »

Learn best practices for completing court reports that provide the most appropriate and impactful information for the Judge to utilize to make decisions in the life of the child(ren) on your case. Held virtually / Hosted by CASA Kane County

Join us in a virtual meeting setting as Nancy Phillips leads an open conversation on how advocates can best connect and communicate with parents in our assigned cases. Held virtually / Hosted by Illinois CASA / add 3 hours to your Optima training log once completed Register Here

Children who are victims of sexual abuse can experience emotional and psychological problems that can be devastating and last into adulthood. Children need adults to be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and they need adults who are willing to do something about it. The training will provide an overview of the facts, …

Raising Awareness & Protecting Children: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Read More »

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! This session is being held in person …

Coffee Case Talk (in-person) Read More »

Note: this same documentary is available earlier on this day at 9:30am ‘Resilience’ is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The documentary reveals how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brain and bodies of children putting them at greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison …

Resilience – the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope Read More »

Note: an earlier screening is available in the morning at 9:30am Held in person at the St. Charles Library / Hosted by CASA Kane County / Presented by Jennifer Samartano with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois RSVP to sandiec@casakanecounty.org with which time you would like to attend.