BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261103T233000Z DTEND:20261104T003000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:CASA New Advocate Training DESCRIPTION:New Advocate Pre-Service Training is the first step toward becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. This comprehensive training equips community members with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Throughout the training\, participants learn about the child welfare system\, the effects of trauma\, family dynamics\, courtroom procedures\, and the role of a CASA volunteer. Training includes a combination of self-paced learning\, interactive discussions\, and guidance from experienced staff and community professionals. No legal or social work background is required\, just a heart for children and a commitment to speaking up for their best interests. By the end of training\, you'll be prepared to serve as a powerful voice for a child navigating the court system. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New Advocate Pre-Service Training is the first step toward becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. This comprehensive training equips community members with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Throughout the training\, participants learn about the child welfare system\, the effects of trauma\, family dynamics\, courtroom procedures\, and the role of a CASA volunteer. Training includes a combination of self-paced learning\, interactive discussions\, and guidance from experienced staff and community professionals. No legal or social work background is required\, just a heart for children and a commitment to speaking up for their best interests. By the end of training\, you'\;ll be prepared to serve as a powerful voice for a child navigating the court system. LOCATION:November 3rd - Virtual via Zoom November 10th - Virtual via Zoom November 17th - Virtual via Zoom November 24th - Thanksgiving Break December 1st - Virtual via Zoom December 8th - In person in either our Danville or Frankfort office UID:e.1251.49244 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260724T093855Z URL:https://www.mercerchamber.com/events/details/casa-new-advocate-training-11-03-2026-49244 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR