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Anxiety in the Classroom: Educators and Health Care Professionals Must Work Together

31July2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, children, Professionals, School, Teens

For kids and teens living with anxiety and OCD, the idea of going to school or being in a classroom can present challenges. Firpo-Perretti and Stark explore how teachers, parents, and health care professionals can work together to create safe spaces for anxious students. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary

Unaccompanied Children and Wellness Checks

31July2026Alexis Santeechildren, Community, Immigrant, training, Wellness check

Immigration law is undergoing significant changes in enforcement policy. Among those shifts is the use of federal law enforcement to conduct “wellness checks” to communicate with and monitor the lives of unaccompanied noncitizen children and their sponsors. This presentation will discuss the basic mechanics of how unaccompanied children are processed under our immigration laws, the

Early Childhood Mental Health Webinar

31July2026Alexis SanteeAttachment, children, Development, Mental Health, training, Trauma

This webinar reviews development and attachment in early childhood. Our presenter, Jason J. Dillard MSEd, LIMHP, LADC, also provides a simplified understanding of how traumatic events in a child’s life can alter that development and impact attachment. You will learn different methods used to assess attachment and development levels in young children and a basic

Trust Based Relational Intervention TBRI

31July2026Alexis SanteeBehaviors, CASA, children, training, Trauma

This recorded training provides advocates the knowledge and skills to: Identify behaviors that result from trauma. Gain insight into trauma-informed engagement with CASA children. Recognize the importance of advocating for trauma-informed interventions. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of

In the Best Interests of Children: The State Courts’ Role in Safeguarding Vulnerable Immigrant Youth

31July2026Alexis SanteeBest Interests, children, Courts, Immigrant

State juvenile and family courts play a uniquely vital role in the federal immigration system, particularly in cases involving noncitizen children and youth who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent. For these children, the first mandatory step in toward securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is obtaining a state court order containing

A Day in the Life of a Caseworker

22June2026Alexis SanteeCaseworker, children, Collaborating, families, training

Join us for A Day in the Life of a Caseworker to gain a better understanding of the vital role caseworkers play in supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system. This session provides an inside look at their daily responsibilities, challenges, and decision-making processes, while highlighting opportunities for effective collaboration with CASA

The Healing of Attachment Wounds

22June2026Alexis SanteeAttachment, children, foster care, Impact, Trauma

This session covers: Core issues that impact children and adults involved with foster care and adoption. Understanding how these issues impact attachment and overall development. Take away strategies that support healing and integration, empowering children and families touched by foster care and adoption. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children

22June2026Alexis SanteeAbuse, children, Prevent, Providers, Reporting, sexual abuse, training

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of

Trauma and Resilience

22June2026Alexis Santeechildren, families, Resilience, training, Trauma

Did you know trauma can change the human brain? Trauma is not just a buzzword; it’s the key to understanding certain human behaviors. Its effects are far-reaching, but learning to recognize its trademarks will help you unshackle yourself and others from unhealthy behaviors and outcomes. Join us as we learn how to recognize trauma, understand

Navigating Autism Through Childhood Years

28May2026Alexis SanteeAutism, Childhood, children, Disability, training

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very common developmental disability, impacting one in 54 children. What is true for one child with autism may not be true for another, as the spectrum varies in its severity. While it is a lifelong condition, its social, communicative, and behavioral challenges—and needs—may vary as time progresses. Click here

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