CASA Archives - Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

ICWA 101 & CASA

9November2023Georgia LopezCASA, children, ICWA 101, Roles

Join Douglas County CASA and Alexis Zendejas from The Omaha Tribe on Thursday, November 9, 05:30 PM as she presents “ICWA 101 & the CASA Volunteer Advocate”. This presentation will provide a brief history of how and why the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was enacted and highlight why it is still relevant today and

Foster Care Review Board- Free Online Webinar

9November2023Georgia LopezCASA, Foster care review office, Free Training

Since 1982 the Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) has been the independent state agency responsible for overseeing the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children in out-of-home care in Nebraska. Through a process that includes case reviews, data collection and analysis, and accountability. In this overview session we will discuss this process and how CASA

Understanding & Screening for Trauma in Young Children

2November2023Georgia LopezCASA, children, Free Online Seminar, Red Flags, Trauma

Many young children experience trauma. Identifying trauma symptoms and appropriately responding is critical to ensuring a child’s wellbeing. Understanding and Screening for Trauma in Young Children will focus on early childhood mental health, the impact of trauma, and provide a better understanding of the referral process to trauma-informed treatment. Understanding the importance of screening for

Inclusivity and Advocacy: How to be an Effective CASA

26October2023Georgia LopezAdvocacy, CASA, Effective, Free Online Training

The Nebraska CASA Association is pleased to announce a free virtual CASA training, entitled, Inclusivity and Advocacy; How to be an Effective CASA . Speakers include: Adairah Thapa, Advocate Coordinator with CASA for Douglas County, Lara Swerczek is the Regional Director for DHHS in the Northern Service Area and Sarah Guyette has been a CASA

Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Sarpy County CASA: Advocating for foster children in Nebraska