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FOSTER YOUTH BILL OF RIGHTS
Multiple dates/times on Zoom (2 CE credits) Presented by The Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson
These virtual trainings are instructor-led, interactive classes designed to improve your knowledge about the Foster Youth Bill of Rights. For more information, please check out our website or call The Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson M-F 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at 1-877-846-1602
Register Below:
DECEMBER 7 @ 5:3O PM --7:30 PM
SELF-AWARENESS & RESILIENCY WHEN WORKING WITH YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE with Natalia Estassi
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits)
As CASA volunteers we are in close proximity to children and families who have and may continue to experience trauma. This can put a lot of strain on CASA volunteers. Support is here! Participate in the following training. Participants will explore the importance of reflecting on your own experiences and developmental stages when working with youth in foster care. In this training Natalia will explore the importance of boundaries, self-care, cultural sensitivity and tips to positively impact relationships with youth in foster care. We will also explore resiliency in youth.
Register HERE
CASA COMMUNITY NETWORK HUDDLE
Wednesday December 6th, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Zoom (1 CE credit)
Topic: Learning From Each Other … Sharing With Each Other
This will be an opportunity for CASAs to celebrate our successes, as well as share any challenges we're facing with our youth, for example: anger management strategies, emotional dysregulation around the holidays, improving communication, etc. It will be a great chance to learn from each other about ways to support the young person we serve.
The CASA Community Network (CCN) is a network for CASAs, organized by CASAs and hosted by CASAs. We share, lean in and on, and support each other through events, such as The Huddle. Sometimes we learn from expert guest speakers in continuing education sessions. In The Huddle, we learn from experts – ourselves – we have collective years of expertise among us. We are a network of support – who better understands the ups, the downs, the joys, the challenges than we do.
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUTH AND FAMILES
Thursday, January 11, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits) with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Communication is essential in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. This training will review effective communication techniques we need as advocates and address the challenges that may come up with working with youth and families in our system of care including the importance of role modeling and best practices for
self-disclosures as well as strength-based practices.
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BODY SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits) with Vanessa Kellam
Children who have experienced trauma are extremely vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse. Join Vanessa Kellam from Health Connected as we learn how to engage with and support children around body safety and healthy relationships. This training is strongly encouraged for all CASAs serving youth 12 years and younger.
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SUPPORTING JUSTICE INVOLVED AND YOUTH AT-RISK FOR JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT’S EDUCATION
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 6-8 PM via Zoom (2 CE Credits)
Join Juvenile Justice Specialist Luna Robledo and Educational Advocacy Specialist Alexis Austin to take a deep dive into supporting justice involved and youth at risk of justice involvement. We will learn about the three different graduation credit plans, supporting your youth’s education while detained, picking the best fit school as your assigned youth re-enters the community, supporting your youth through school IEP and disciplinary proceedings, preparing your youth for post-secondary education, and more.
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NEW ADVOCATE WORKSHOP CE
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. (2 CE Credits)
Now that you have stepped into the CASA Role, this is an opportunity to reconnect with your training cohort and support each other as you get started on your case. We will share learnings together about first steps on the case, relationship building with the youth and the professionals, court reports, logs, CEs and more.
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USING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING TO SUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH
Saturday, February 24, 10:00am-12:00noon on Zoom (2 CE Credits) with Allison Roeser
Foster youth often miss out on social-emotional learning (SEL), an integral part of human development that contributes to well-being, due to instability and trauma. In
this CE we will review the basics of SEL, including an overview of each of the five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. We will explore strategies you can apply immediately to support your youth to develop, and to increase engagement and connection.
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Trainings are offered to inform your advocacy,
help you think creatively about your case,
and to build community.
SFCASA Advocates are required to earn 12 CE credits
per calendar year.
Please visit Additional Continuing Education Opportunities for alternative options.
Do you have ideas for future CEs? Let us know by emailing [email protected]
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