Join Sophia Strange, a Licensed Professional Counselor, as she walks you through commonly used tests frequently utilized in psychological evaluations. Tests and results will be explained utilizing samples from administered evaluations.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us for an evening with the staff of the YWCA of Central Virginia to learn about DV resources and tour the supervised visitation room.
Join us for a deep dive into some best practices of court report writing with Advocate Managers, Amy Lingenfelter and Alec Rooney.
The training will provide a condensed version of the book "Bridges Out of Poverty". It will cover various topics such as role models, the hidden rules, relationship building, policy, language, and barriers to addiction recovery.
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity - age, race, ethnicity, gender, height, weight, sexual orientation, place of birth, and other factors - impact the lens through which we view the world. In this workshop, through compelling examples that explore the most common forms of implicit and explicit bias and their implications, discussions will entice you to recognize and acknowledge biases when making decisions.
Join Joy Cover, President of Freedom 424, to learn more about human trafficking.
This month we are discussing the supply and demand in adoption— An exploration of the supply side of adoption, both domestic & international, as well as the demand that drives supply trends that create ethical issues.
Learn about different drug testing methods, the pros and cons of each, and how you can use this knowledge in your casework. (virtual or in-person)
Learn about Horizon Behavioral Health's addiction treatment programs.
Learn about the impacts of marijuana and how it affects the body, brain, and family function.
Join us at Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center to learn about treatment options for adults in recovery and to tour the facility.
Join us for our 8th Podcast Club meeting - Transracial Adoptions. Listen and discuss!
Join us at Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center to learn about treatment options for adults in recovery and to tour the facility.
Join us for our 7th Podcast Club meeting - When Adoption is not “Happily Ever After”. Listen and discuss!
QRTP Hearings are a new federal requirement for children placed in a residential treatment setting. Learn how this impacts our casework!
Join us for our 6th Podcast Club meeting where we will discuss a podcast that gives us an intro to the voices of male adoptees. Listen and discuss!
Join us for our 5th Podcast Club meeting where we will discuss a podcast that gives us an intro to the voices of older youth. Listen and discuss!
Amy Parsons with Impact Living Services will share about her work with the Boundary Project.
Learn best practices for court report writing in order to communicate our information effectively with the court.
Join us for our 4th Podcast Club meeting where we will discuss a podcast that gives us an intro to the voices of families of origin and their grief when a child is placed for adoption. Listen and discuss!
Hear from Bedford DSS to learn about Fostering Futures and more!
Join us as we discuss Around the World With the Archibald Project: The Side of Adoption You Must Know With Ashley Mitchell (Episode 83) [1 hr.] Listen and discuss!
Join fellow CASA volunteers to share, learn, and grow in your advocacy skills. Open to all current CASA volunteers.
Join us for the CASA Podcast Club - Episode 2 - The Black Adoption Podcast: Kinship Adoption: It’s Complicated (Season 2, Episode 1) [44 min.] Listen and discuss!
Join us for the CASA Podcast Club - Episode 1 - Adoptees On: Stephanie Tait (Episode 125) [1 hr. 7 min] An intro to the adult adoptee voice and many issues in adoption. Listen and discuss!
Learn how J&DR Court and its key players define and assess the best interests of a child, especially when balancing competing concerns.
Learn how you, as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate, can play a part in promoting a “Kin-First” culture.
This session will discuss how to ensure social skills and executive functioning skills are addressed in IEPs and 504 plans.
This session will discuss the ways in which trauma impact children, and how that can show up in the classroom.
This 2-part presentation will examine the impact of diagnosed/undiagnosed mental health issues and substance abuse on the family system.
