CASA Training Opportunities

If you are or will be working with a youth near 14 or older, this training is for you. Fostering Futures will provide you with the tools to help youth achieve their potential. CASA volunteers and mentors will receive specialized training to help youth attain educational success, prepare for adulthood, increase access to living wage employment, and promote health. A specific emphasis is placed on engaging youth in the community, advising them on difficult decisions, opening doors and providing a sense of belonging—even after the youth’s court case closes. To learn more about this training, please watch this 2 minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQAJvQN8ssM

This session was held on November 7th. We are grateful to our presenters for making their slides from the presentation available here. Learn about the intricacies of domestic violence and its profound effect on children within the child welfare system. The basics of domestic violence are explored, examining its intersection with child abuse and neglect, and the critical role of child welfare professionals in addressing these intertwined issues. Practical strategies for working with domestic violence survivors to help foster safety and empowerment, and domestic violence abusers to promote accountability and responsibility. Discover how to advocate effectively for the best interests of children, recognizing them as co-survivors of domestic violence, and prioritizing their well-being

This presentation explores how to handle undocumented minors in the juvenile court and what impact advocacy may have on their immigration journey. With a specific emphasis on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), it explores relief options available to minor clients and includes an overview of what immigration matters you must consider making sure the minor's best future. Finally, it considers any impact a juvenile court proceeding could have on a minor's federal immigration journey.