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 calendar to find the training sessions that fit your schedule (all six classes within a session are mandatory) and apply today.
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JUNE 2023 Training Schedule:
JUNE 3rd – JUNE 15th
In-Person Training
Saturday, June 3rd
9:30 AM – 3:30 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, June 6th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
All About Trauma
Resilience/Empathy/Grounding
Developing Rapport with CASA Children
Verbal v. Nonverbal Communication
Thursday, June 8th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Educational Advocacy
Saturday, June 10th
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
What a CASA Can and Cannot Do
Court Reporting
Tuesday, June 13th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Thursday, June 15th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
CASA Advocate Panel
Training Wrap Up
Upcoming 2023 Training Dates
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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