Events

Fireside Chat with the Executive Director

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Presented online by Gloria Kelley, Executive Director of CASA Kane County via Microsoft Teams. 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 …

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LBGTQ+ Community & Mental Health

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Hosted by Illinois CASA Register Here Learn more about the LBGTQ+ community as well as mental health issues unique to individuals part of the LBGTQ+ population. We will focus primarily on hurdles children and youth in the LBGTQ+ community face, and can be applied to adult population as well. Presented by Chas Swearingen with Lincoln …

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Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities or Disorders Part 3 – Dysgraphia

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Hosted by Illinois CASA Register Here for the online webinar Learning disabilities are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner that affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, and/or math. They can also interfere …

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General Information Meeting

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To register email Sandiec@casakanecounty.org General Information Meetings are an opportunity to meet our team and learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer. Volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives. Fill out the form and attend to learn more on how you can be …

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National CASA/GAL Book Club Author Event with Lawrence Lanahan* “The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide”

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Hosted by National CASA Register Here Use Program ID Number: 10141 Join us on Tuesday, February 15 as we discuss the book, “The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide” with author Lawrence Lanahan. For Book Club members only. If you are interested in becoming a member, please email …

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Report Writing Workshop

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Hosted By CASA Kane County online via Microsoft Teams The Report to the Court, prepared by a CASA/GAL Volunteer, represents important information that the Judge will use to make appropriate decisions for youth in care.  The monthly Report Writing Workshop will review the current requirements for court reports, provide an overview of a sample report, …

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Neurobiology of Trauma

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Hosted by Illinois CASA Register Here In order to better respond to the difficulties victims face when reporting their sexual assault, a basic understanding of how the brain responds when a person is exposed to a traumatic situation is crucial. The biology of trauma is well documented and helps provide a framework for understanding of …

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Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities or Disorders Part 2 – Dyslexia

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Hosted by Illinois CASA Register Here Learning disabilities are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner that affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, and/or math. They can also interfere with higher-level skills such …

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Living in Fear: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children AA

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Presented by Prevent Child Abuse America. Living in a home with domestic violence can have a significant impact on a child’s emotional and physical well-being. More than half of families where a woman is abused, the children are abused as well. This training will provide an overview of the cycle of violence, warning signs that …

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Youth in Care Panel

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Presented online through ZOOM by CASA Kane County. Join us for a special presentation featuring several Youth in Care who will be sharing stories about their foster care experience. To register and receive a link, please email ashleyk@casakanecounty.org.