Juvenile Justice 101
This virtual training led by Vicki Reed covers everything you ever wanted to know about juvenile justice but were afraid to ask. Do you know the difference between an adjudication and a conviction? What the laws are about taking a youth into custody? What happens to youth in Kentucky who are committed to the Department […]
LifeSet: A Resource for Youth Aging Out
This 1-hour training walks you through the services offered by LifeSet for foster youth getting ready to age out of the system. It is especially useful for CASA volunteers assigned to older children.
IEPs, 504s and Looking Into Special Education
Former CASA staff member and former teacher Liz Matherly and School Psychologist and Instructional Resources Consultant Cindy Matherly discuss the acronyms, processes and services that make up the special education system. This training will provide an overview of the difference between RTI, 504s and IEPs and what to expect at an ARC. This recorded continuing […]
Trauma-Informed Care with The Ridge
This one-hour training provided by The Ridge Behavioral Center covers the effects of trauma and ways to provide trauma-informed care. It is worth 1 CEU credit for CASA of Lexington volunteers.
Understanding and Working with LGBTQ Youth
This 1.5-hour training provided by the Lexington Pride Center serves as a guide to understanding LGBTQ youth and the obstacles they face to acceptance and teaches you how to serve as an affirming and compassionate advocate for LGBTQ youths’ needs. You can download accompanying materials for this training here:
Subsidized Permanent Custody for Relatives
This CEU discusses how we can help relative custodians get the same support as adoptive parents in caring for children who cannot return to parents. The technical requirements are a bit confusing and there are slight differences in what benefits the family receives compared to adoptive families. You can learn how CASA can help make this […]
CASA Core Model and Guiding Principles
This six-minute training is required every year for all CASA volunteer advocates, board members and staff. Please click below to watch. Volunteer advocates: You do not need to fill out a CEU credit form for this training; you will need to sign that you have watched during your annual evaluation.
National CASA Reading Lists
All books and media on these lists are approved to count toward your annual CEU requirements.
Kentucky CASA Network Trainings
Kentucky CASA Network maintains a large collection of CEU-approved materials and trainings, which you can choose from on their website. After completing a training or approved CEU materials, please upload any certificate you receive to Optima when you log your CEU time.