Upcoming CASA Training Sessions
Advocates are required to have 12 hours of training during each fiscal year. If you are interested in attending any of the following classes, "Click to RSVP" below.
These classes are available for sworn-in advocates, staff, and Board Members.
Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, October 22nd
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Julia Hewitt, Board Chair for the South Texas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as she discusses suicide’s impact on individuals & families. She will also discuss the most up-to-date research on prevention, common risk factors, and how to spot warning signs in others.
Kinship Licensing with Divinity
Monday, November 3rd
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join us to learn more about the process of Kinship Licensing for families with Richard Garza, Director of Community Engagement at Divinity Family Services! He will discuss the unique challenges kinship families face, provide valuable information about common hurdles and qualification requirements, while highlighting the services Divinity offers to support these families. Come learn more about how you can better support and advocate for family preservation!
Boysville Tour
Friday, November 7th
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
IN PERSON TRAINING
Grab your walking shoes, it’s time for a tour of Boysville! Angelica Garza, Director of Fundraising and Grants, will share insights into the programs Boysville provides for children and families such as their Supervised Independent Living, Emergency Shelter, Teen Parent/Parenting Education, and much more. Whether your CASA child is currently placed there or not, this is a wonderful opportunity to visit a partnering agency that works with CASA in providing resources to the children experiencing foster care. Please RSVP to receive additional details!
Learn Upon Refresher
Thursday, November 12th
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Unable to make it to live CE’s? Learn Upon is the place to be!Join Megan Garcia, Continuing Education Coordinator with CASA, for a live demonstration training on navigating the platform! Learn more about registering for our recorded courses (for CE Credit!) and accessing helpful case Advocate Tips. Please make sure your LearnUpon account is active so you can follow along during the session!
Abusive Head Trauma Informative Presentation
Monday, November 14th
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Crysta Nicole Moreno, Child Pediatrics Fellow at the Center for Miracles, for an informative presentation on Abusive Head Trauma (also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome). She will explore diagnosis and effects that are resulted from Abusive Head Trauma, as well as recommendations for services that promote recovery and long-term well-being for children who experience it. Please be mindful this training entails graphic content.
