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Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 2 of 6
Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 2 of 6
See week one for registration information.
CASA University Class One (Online)
CASA University Class One (Online)
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 […]
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Building Blocks (Online)
Building Blocks (Online)
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 […]
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CASA University Class Two (Online)
CASA University Class Two (Online)
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 […]
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First Friday – Special Topics in Child Protection
First Friday – Special Topics in Child Protection
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. […]
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Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 3 of 6
Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 3 of 6
See week one for registration information.
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CASA University Class Three (Online)
CASA University Class Three (Online)
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 […]
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Snapshot
Snapshot
Join our Virtual Snapshot to learn how you can advocate for a child in need! Because you will be the problem-solver, the researcher, the one person who can connect the pieces and put an abused and neglected child’s life back together. You will be the one who understands what’s in the best interest of the […]
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Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 4 of 6
Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 4 of 6
See week one for registration information.
Now Playing: Discussions on Media Relating to Child Welfare
Now Playing: Discussions on Media Relating to Child Welfare
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 […]
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CASA University Class Four (Online)
CASA University Class Four (Online)
Working with Diverse Families and IndividualsAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, prospective CASA Volunteers will learn how to identify strengths in families as well as how to work as a volunteer in an inclusive and equitable manner. CASA Volunteers will explore the bias and expectations […]
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CASA University Class One (Online)
CASA University Class One (Online)
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 […]
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Snapshot
Snapshot
Join our Virtual Snapshot to learn how you can advocate for a child in need! Because you will be the problem-solver, the researcher, the one person who can connect the pieces and put an abused and neglected child’s life back together. You will be the one who understands what’s in the best interest of the […]
Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 5 of 6
Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 5 of 6
See week one for registration information.
CASA University Class Seven (Online)
CASA University Class Seven (Online)
Gathering and Communicating Information as a CASA VolunteerAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, you’ll learn about what information is important to gather as well as who to contact and where to get accurate and meaningful information, how to keep track of this information, what information […]
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CASA University Class Five (Online)
CASA University Class Five (Online)
The Positive Development of Young PeopleAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, participants will learn about the developmental needs of all children, how to identify when those needs are being met and how to provide educational advocacy for children.EXPECTATIONS WHILE ATTENDING CASA UNIVERSITYWhen you attend CASA […]
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Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 6 of 6
Redefining the Center: LGBTQ Youth & Families (Online) Week 6 of 6
See week one for registration information.
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CASA University Class One (Online)
CASA University Class One (Online)
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 […]
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Tough Stuff; Communicating and De-escalation (Online) Week 1 of 6
Tough Stuff; Communicating and De-escalation (Online) Week 1 of 6
This is a six-week course for virtual communication training. 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. This training will provide CASA Volunteers with a detailed understanding of communication theory and how […]
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First Friday – Special Topics in Child Protection
First Friday – Special Topics in Child Protection
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. […]