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:20260818T223000Z DTEND:20260818T233000Z 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:August 18th - Virtual via Zoom August 25th - Virtual via Zoom September 1st - Virtual via Zoom September 8th - Virtual via Zoom September 15th - In person in either our Danville or Frankfort office UID:e.1251.49243 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260715T171118Z URL:https://www.mercerchamber.com/events/details/casa-new-advocate-training-49243 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR