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.
HAVEN FOR HOPE TOUR
Thursday, June 12
10:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON OFF-SITE TOUR
Join us for CASA's first walking tour of Haven for Hope! Ashley Miller, Senior Manager of Youth and Family Enrichment, will give us a tour of the campus and discuss the agency's programs that provide support to children & families. This includes the Unsheltered Placement Program, Incarceration and Homeless Outreach, transition services, and much more! RSVP is required.
UNDERSTANDING COMMON THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
Tuesday, June 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Alena Krawczynski, MS-LPS-NCC, from Stonebridge Behavioral Health, will be discussing common therapies and treatments recommended for children in care. Join us to learn more about the reasons why certain children may be candidates for specific types of therapy, how to advocate for their needs, and what to look for in potential service providers.
JUDGES PANEL
Friday, June 20
11:30am - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Jennifer Crippen, Collaborative Engagement Team Manager with CASA will be moderating a panel featuring our Children's Court Judges: Hon. Charles Montemayor, Hon. Kimberly Burley, and Hon. Raul Perales. Hear their perspectives on the importance of family preservation, connection, and consistency for youth experiencing foster care. Join us to learn about how CASA Advocates are making a difference in the lives of the children that we serve from a judges perspective!
CREATING NORMALCY FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
Friday, June 27
12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Stan Waddell, LPCS, from Centene Corporation for a discussion on Creating Normalcy for Children in Care. Discover what normalcy looks like in child welfare, such as consistent relationships, decision-making power, and how these factors help children identify as a person & not a label. He will also discuss barriers to achieving normalcy such as placement moves, changes in child welfare practices, & the stigma of foster care.
