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Through the Eyes of the Child: Exploring Protective Factors & Supporting Resiliency

13December2023Georgia LopezAdvocacy, children, Free Training, National CASA

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insight from a unique perspective – that of a child. This webinar will provide a view, from a child’s perspective, of the challenges, vulnerabilities, but most importantly, the resilience inherent within young children. Young children, especially those who’ve experienced maltreatment and the complexities of foster care, navigate their

Online Safety for Parents, Guardians and the Community- In Person

21November2023Georgia Lopezchildren, Community, Guardians, In Person Training, Online Safety, Parents

Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National

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

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

Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic

13October2023Georgia LopezChild Exploitation, children, Grooming, In Person Training, Sextortion

The film Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic is an investigation into the world of online grooming and sextortion — a present-day reality for one in seven children online. By unsealing the federal case of a top-gun pilot with hundreds of victims, and interviewing survivors and their parents, this true-crime piece exposes an often-overlooked crime against children,

Online Safety for Parents, Guardians and the Community

12October2023Georgia Lopezchildren, Community, Online Safety, training, Webinar

Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Sarpy County CASA: Advocating for foster children in Nebraska