Volunteer Training
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Become the voice of a child in need with our comprehensive training program. Investing in 33 hours of training will give you the tools to advocate for an abused/neglected child while he or she navigates the foster care system.
After completing the training, you will know how to help our children and families overcome the circumstances that brought them into care such as substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health and more.
Scroll through the below training calendar to find a date that fits your schedule and apply today.
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JAN/FEB 2023 Training Schedule:
January 21st – February 2nd
In-Person Training
Saturday, January 21st
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Logistics and Housekeeping
Basic CASA Responsibilities
Introductions
Best Interest Principle
Laws Pertaining to CASA
CASA History
Introduction to Optima
Cultural Competency and Diversity
Tuesday, January 24th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
All About Trauma
Resilience/Empathy/Grounding
Developing Rapport with CASA Children
Verbal v. Nonverbal Communication
Thursday, January 26th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Educational Advocacy
Saturday, January 28th
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
What a CASA Can and Cannot Do
Court Reporting
Tuesday, January 31st
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Thursday, February 2nd
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
CASA Advocate Panel
Training Wrap Up
Funding for this project has been provided in part by the County through the use of Community Development Block Grant funds made available by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Upcoming 2023 Training Dates
February/March
2/25, 2/28, 3/2, 3/4, 3/7, 3/9
April/May
4/15, 4/18, 4/22, 4/25, 4/27, 5/2
June
6/3, 6/6, 6/8, 6/10, 6/13, 6/15
July/August
7/29, 8/1, 8/3, 8/5, 8/8, 8/10
September
9/9, 9/12, 9/14, 9/16, 9/19, 9/21
October/November
10/26, 10/28, 11/1, 11/4, 11/7, 11/9
CASA of River Valley
3200 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60431
815.730.7072
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CASA of River Valley is a United Way agency, a recipient of the Will County Community Development Block Grant and a member of the National CASA Association. CASA of River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Organization.
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