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 […]
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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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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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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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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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.
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Please email Sandiec@casakanecounty.org to register! 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 the
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Online only Please email Sandiec@casakanecounty.org to register!
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Hosted by Illinois CASA Register Here Person first language is the gold standard for inclusivity. Join us as Katie Algrim from Kane ROE discusses real world scenarios and best practices for person first language.
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Hosted by National CASA Register Here Maintaining appropriate boundaries is fundamental to managing one’s health and well-being. When working with children and families our desire to help, which is a positive, can lead to the blurring of lines and roles and responsibilities. Having healthy boundaries is key to managing stress, avoiding burnout and supporting sound
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