This class is presented by trained CASA Volunteer Bob Sallee and it will draw upon Matthew Kelly's advice for becoming the best version of yourself, as well as: Search Institute research on SPARKS (nurturing children's interests) and Developmental Assets (resources they can use as they grow) The 5 Love Languages for Children by Gary Chapman,…

A CASA’s main focus is a safe and permanent home for every child, as quickly as possible.  The Minimum Sufficient Level of Care is the guiding principle in making recommendations to reach this goal.  However, this is a standard that can be difficult to understand and accept at times.  Let’s talk about it! Light snacks…

The Life Long Links workshop is designed to give Advocates the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to conduct family and kin-like search, outreach, and engagement for their individual CASA cases. The in-service will discuss the reasons why every child needs a network of caring, committed adults and the process by which a CASA can do…

Come and join Case Supervisors, Peer Coordinators, and your fellow advocates as we take time to discuss cases, provide feedback, and offer support.  You are not alone!  We will also have a short training topic focused on Adult Attachment Styles. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP to Crystal Erickson at CrystalE@casappr.org

Each D&N Case Supervisor is also a subject matter resource on a topic that is pertinent to the work of advocacy.  Come and connect with a subject matter resource who can help you with the unique components of your case.  Subject matter areas include: Addiction, Adolescents, Adult Sex Offenders, Brain Development, Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities,…

Please join CASA as we partner with DHS caseworkers to build our understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities.  A designated question and answer session will be available at the conclusion of the training for both DHS caseworkers and CASA supervisors. Wednesday, December 19th from 10:00-11:30AM at DHS Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineH@casappr.org

Join CASA and the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking for this important training on how human trafficking is impacting our state and region. Learn how advocates and other child welfare professionals can be involved in the response. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, Jan. 4 to katherineg@casappr.org.

Attention SEPT facilitators! Please join us this Saturday, January 19th from 10 AM - 11:30 AM in the downstairs training room for an all-facilitator meeting!

If you're a CASA volunteer, please mark your calendar for Feb. 12 and make plans to join CASA Executive Director Angela Rose for CASA's annual volunteer meeting. Enjoy a coffee, tea, and dessert bar while networking with fellow volunteers and hearing Angela's "State of CASA" address.  For your convenience, there are two meeting times to choose…

Please join CASA as we explore motivational interviewing techniques that can be used in working with our youth.  This training will explore best practices for communicating with teens as we support them in becoming self-advocates. When: Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-7:30PM Where: CASA Training Room RSVP to Kate Grondin at katherineg@casappr.org.