Held virtually* This training is designed to help CASA volunteers strengthen their foundation and stay up to date in their advocacy role. Whether you have just closed a long-term case, have taken a break from volunteering, or simply want to revisit the basics, this session will provide valuable information for all advocates. Together, we’ll review […]

Register Here In this presentation, we will review the medical requirements for school-age children and discuss how volunteers can support families in completing these requirements prior to the start of the school year. Participants will leave with practical strategies and ideas.

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by YouthCare Illinois Register Here This training will provide an understanding human trafficking. Attendees will be able to identify indicators that someone might be experiencing human trafficking and how to report the situation to the appropriate authority. We will review risk factors as well as high risk populations.

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) Register Here In this session, participants will examine the critical intersection between trauma and juvenile delinquency, with a primary focus on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) influence youth behavior and involvement in the legal system. Participants will learn to identify characteristics commonly associated with […]

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 virtually, Hosted and Presented by YouthCare Illinois Register Here While the child welfare system has historically focused on the physical and safety needs of children, emerging practice within agencies across the country is to now take into account wellbeing as a result of the emotional needs of children. There is an increased focus on […]

Held virtually, Hosted and Presented by YouthCare IL Register Here Sometimes, we take for granted the everyday experiences most of us had growing up that play an important role in shaping who we become along the way. Children in foster care often times miss out on many of these opportunities that provide many life lessons […]