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
The Nebraska CASA Association is pleased to announce a free virtual training, entitled, A Day in the Life of a Caseworker. Learn from those who spend their days case managing for Child and Family Services(CFS) at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). What do they do? What are their responsibilities? Our Panel: RuAnn
This training helps participants recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body, and identify and apply interventions to trauma related behaviors. This course is meant to provide foundational information on trauma for anyone that is new to the topic or would like a refresher on trauma basics. Presented in partnership with Trauma Matters
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
Nebraska CASA Association is hosting a FREE Zoom, Dinner and learn for our entire network. All are welcomed to register and attend. WRAP Overview and How It Helps CASA Volunteers, Staff, Board and the Children We Serve Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a simple, powerful prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to
What: A quarterly opportunity to learn information, trends and updates on important issues that impact our community. This is an opportunity for juvenile justice, child welfare and providers to learn together. When: November 8, 2023 12:00-2:00 ( 2-hour training) Where: Boys Town Headquarters Auditorium 14100 Crawford Road, Boys Town, NE. Click here for a virtual
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
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
The tour provides a history of Project Harmony and child advocacy centers, an overview of the various departments within Project Harmony, and the roles of our co-located partner agencies. Join us in person for a presentation of our campus. Click here to register for the tour. Please submit your certificate to your supervisor to receive
Nebraska CASA Association is inviting YOU to a FREE Zoom, lunch and learn for our entire network. All are welcomed to register and attend. Youth Suicide Prevention Begins With Conversations! With Donald P. Belau, Ph.D. LIMHP#238 Suicidologist Overview: •#1 The learner will be able to identify at least three suicide myths or NSSI (self-harm myths).
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
People with eating disorders struggle to maintain healthy relationships with food and their bodies. That’s a fact, and so too is this: conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), while treatable, can be life threatening if unaddressed. But what about the notion that eating disorders are a lifestyle