Presented by California CASA
California CASA is excited to invite you to join us for this 90 minute session on Educational Advocacy for Foster youth.

Students in foster care represent one of the most academically at-risk student groups enrolled in California schools. Digging deeper into the causes that lead to this statistic and addressing these issues will help ensure staff and volunteers understand the difficulties foster youth face and learn to better advocate for an education that is in the best interest of the child.

This webinar is ideal for CASA volunteers and program staff seeking to stay current on Educational Rights and strengthen informed, effective advocacy for youth.

CE Hours: 1.5

Presented by CalTrin
HOPE offers a paradigm shift in the way practitioners approach their work with families and children, from one that emphasizes deficits and problems, to one that actively seeks out strengths and assets.

The training presents background information on the health effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the research showing how key positive childhood experiences (PCEs) prevent and mitigate the effects of ACEs and toxic stress resulting in improved health outcomes. The biologic mechanisms of how PCEs affect the brain are presented.

Participants learn about the 4 Building Blocks of HOPE and participate in skill building exercises that enable them to begin to incorporate the HOPE framework into their work.

Participants will:
1. Have a greater understanding of how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect mental and physical health.
2. Explore how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) through the HOPE framework can mitigate the effects of ACEs.

CE Hours: 2