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The Negative Effects of Adverse Childhood ExperiencesAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, prospective CASA volunteers will learn how abuse and neglect, plus other factors in a child’s life, contribute to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This trauma that impacts the health, well-being, and development of a […]

Timely special issue present in the child protection system but tailored for CASA VolunteersEach month the topic will change to a timely special issue present in the child protection system but tailored for CASA Volunteers. CASAs will have about 30 minutes of material to read prior to each class for total of 2 hrs CE. […]

A discussion on media relating to child welfare.During each one-hour monthly meeting, CASA Volunteers will discuss a relevant series, documentary, or podcast and how we can use it to improve the work that we do. Participants will receive one hour of continuing education credit for each discussion attended plus up to four hours (total for […]

The CASA Volunteer Role in the Child Protection SystemAll prospective CASA Volunteers must take this class first as part of CASA University. To get signed up, attend a Snapshot session or please contact Zulema Ghohestani at zghohestani@prokids.org. In this class, you'll learn about the history of the CASA Volunteer role both nationally and locally, as […]

Navigating the Child Protection Legal ProcessAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, prospective CASA volunteers will learn the lifecycle of a child protection case and the laws that define that lifecycle. Additionally, prospective CASA volunteers will build on their terminology and expectations to become proficient when […]

This six-week curriculum is designed to help you begin centering LGBTQ youth in your work as an advocate.   This class is held over six weeks, meeting an hour per week online. Participants must be able to attend all six weeks to register. All meetings will be held from noon-1pm. As a result of completing […]

The CASA Volunteer Role in the Child Protection SystemAll prospective CASA Volunteers must take this class first as part of CASA University. To get signed up, attend a Snapshot session or please contact Zulema Ghohestani at zghohestani@prokids.org. In this class, you'll learn about the history of the CASA Volunteer role both nationally and locally, as […]

The ProKids Building Blocks program provides specialized training for CASA volunteers who work with children ages birth through 5 years old.Building Blocks CASA Volunteers receive additional training in assessment of child development, caregiver/child interaction, trauma, medical care, the law, resources and services.CASA volunteers are asked to complete the required training within a year of being […]

The Negative Effects of Adverse Childhood ExperiencesAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, prospective CASA volunteers will learn how abuse and neglect, plus other factors in a child’s life, contribute to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This trauma that impacts the health, well-being, and development of a […]

Timely special issue present in the child protection system but tailored for CASA VolunteersEach month the topic will change to a timely special issue present in the child protection system but tailored for CASA Volunteers. CASAs will have about 30 minutes of material to read prior to each class for total of 2 hrs CE. […]