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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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October / November 2023 Training Schedule:
October 26th – November 9th
In-Person Training
Thursday, October 26th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Logistics and Housekeeping
Basic CASA Responsibilities
Introductions
Best Interest Principle
Laws Pertaining to CASA
CASA History
Introduction to Optima
Saturday, October 28th
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
All About Trauma
Developing Rapport with CASA Children
Verbal v. Nonverbal Communication
Wednesday, November 1st
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Educational Advocacy
Ages and Stages
Resilience/Empathy/Grounding
Saturday, November 4th
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
What a CASA Can and Cannot Do
Court Reporting
Cultural Competency and Diversity
Tuesday, November 7th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
Thursday, November 9th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Case Study Discussion
Training Wrap Up
Upcoming 2024 Training Dates
2024
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CASA of River Valley
3200 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60431
815.730.7072
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