SFCASA In-Person / Virtual Trainings
Continuing Education Options
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SFCASA Continuing Education Opportunities have Grown!
California CASA has collaborated with CollaborNation to host the E-Learning Center for CASA staff and volunteers to access and use across the state! This new online resource is available and live 24/7 with a growing catalog of recorded and/or interactive training opportunities that you can start utilizing to complete the mandated 12 hours of in-service training for CASA volunteers each year.
Simply click here to create an account, following the steps outlined in this guide. For a deeper dive into how to utilize the platform, please click here to download a short presentation on the topic. You can access California CASA’s E-Learning Center FAQ by following this link. To request CE credit:
1. log into A.L.
2. click on the Continuing Education box/link
3. Follow the prompts to request CE credit for the independent learning you have done!
FOSTER YOUTH BILL OF RIGHTS
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12:00 – 1:15 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits)
The Foster Youth Bill of Rights (FYBoR) was created due to the advocacy of youth in care, and its purpose is to protect children and youth in foster care, youth on probation and in out-of-home placement, and children living in any licensed or certified children’s facility or home in California. Participants will learn about the role, functions, limitations and the laws that govern the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson (OFCO); learn about the OFCO Complaint Process; learn about the California Foster Youth Bill of Rights; and learn about how to identity potential foster youth rights violations and uphold the rights.
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NEW ADVOCATE WORKSHOP CE
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 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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IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON YOUTH AND CHILDREN with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. (2 CE Credits)
According to the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, the definition of domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner. Explore and learn the many forms of domestic violence and how it impacts children and families, including age specific indicators, trauma and the brain, and best practices for providers, and how you can make a difference in your CASA Role.
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CASA COMMUNITY NETWORK - CCN VIRTUAL HUDDLE
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 PM via Zoom (1 CE Credit)
Please join us on Thursday, April 3 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM for the CASA Community Network Huddle. This will be an opportunity for CASAs to share successes and challenges they are experiencing with their youth. Our Huddles provide a great way to connect with each other, reconnect with our purpose and exchange ideas.
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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COUNTER TRANSFERENCE AND SELF AWARENESS with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. (2 CE Credits)
This training will discuss counter transference, a term Freud founded, and how it can both positively and negatively impact our work as providers. Discussed will be the many environmental and social stressors we are facing today, this includes the COVID-19 pandemic and the racism pandemic, which will impact us in various ways. As a CASA, in hearing the losses and hardships of your youth, one is often triggered, especially in these difficult times. Explore the importance of your own self-awareness to best guarantee one can remain effective as a provider. Learn ways to cultivate self-awareness and the importance of our own boundaries. Review the importance of self-care and barriers that can lead to burnout and vicarious trauma.
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NAVAIGATING THE PATH: 101 JUVENILE JUSTICE AND SUPPORTING JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH
Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. (2 CE credits)
Join us for an enlightening Continued Education Presentation designed to equip professionals with essential knowledge about the juvenile justice system and effective strategies to support justice-involved youth. In this training, you will gain a foundational understanding of juvenile justice processes, explore the unique challenges faced by youth in the system, and learn best practices for fostering positive outcomes. Through interactive discussions and case studies, our expert facilitators will guide you in developing relationship-based advocacy skills, empowering you to make a meaningful impact. Whether you are an advocate, educator, social worker, or community leader, this session will provide you with the tools and insights needed to create a supportive environment that nurtures growth, resilience, and rehabilitation in justice-involved youth. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and become a catalyst for change in the lives of young individuals navigating the juvenile justice system.
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HELPING TEENS MANAGE DEPRESSION: PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT WORK (CAL CASA)
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 4:00 – 5:30 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits)
Is your teen withdrawing from activities they once loved? Spending more time alone in their room? Having trouble feeling joy? These are common signs of teen depression, a serious condition affecting more than 3 million adolescents in the US alone. Parents and caring adults often feel helpless watching their teen struggle, but there are proven strategies that can make a real difference in your teen's recovery and life beyond depression. In this webinar, you'll learn concrete tools and techniques to help your teen manage depression effectively. Our presenter, Amy Mezulis, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want.” Dr. Mezulis will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. These aren't just theoretical concepts; they're hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support your teen's mental health. Don't wait until a crisis hits. Join us to learn these essential skills and become better equipped to support your teen through depression.
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REAL TALKS WITH YOUTH
Thursday, May 22, 6-8p on Zoom (2 CE Credits)
Do you sometimes find it challenging to bring up certain topics with your youth? Talking about important life skills topics is essential to their development, but it can be a challenge. We are thrilled to partner with Life Coach, Trainer and Advocate Allison Roeser to support as you open the door for ongoing conversations about topics ranging from self-care to sex, coping skills to consent, online safety to overcoming obstacles. Sr. Program Manager Sue Lockyer and Allison will create space to explore our own discomfort with tricky topics, share stories about what has worked and what hasn't, and normalize that it's OK if the conversation doesn't go as we envision. We will focus on self-advocacy, safety check-ins, and self-care for our first meeting. Please join us - this CE is for all Advocates serving youth of all ages!
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