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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Supportive Services for Families and IndividualsAll CASA's in Training must attend class one prior to attending classes two-seven. In this session, participants will learn about supportive services available to young people and families involved in the child protection system as well.EXPECTATIONS WHILE ATTENDING CASA UNIVERSITYWhen you attend CASA University, you’ll be learning alongside other community […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This training will include issues related to ages 6 through 13. This training will include issues related to this age group including age-appropriate development in all areas of the child’s life and provides an understanding of the options for supporting a child’s elementary and middle school academic experience, focusing on how to best serve the […]

This event is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on COVID-19 precautions and guidance. This event is open only to graduates of ProKids CASA University. In this training, hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, participants literally walk in the shoes of a low-income individual in our community. It’s not a game; it’s a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]