This section is built to help advocates strengthen their trauma-informed approach in their advocacy and beyond. Whether you’re new to understanding trauma or looking to deepen your skills, these trainings offer accessible, expert-led guidance you can revisit anytime. To receive a completion certificate after a recorded webinar, be sure to complete the Webinar Training Survey.

Illinois CASA Recorded Webinars

Foundations of Trauma

What Every Adult Needs to Know: The Science Behind Trauma, Trauma and Its Impact54 minutes
What Every Adult Needs to Know: Resilience & Trauma 34 minutes
What Every Adult Needs to Know: Private Logic and the Circle of Courage 33 minutes
Intergenerational Trauma & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)1 hour and 26 minutes

Trauma in CASA Advocacy

Developing Trauma-Informed Case Management and Advocacy Strategies

1 hour and 56 minutes
Understanding and Advocating for Children Impacted by Trauma and Hidden Disabilities (DEI)55 minutes
Trauma-Informed Caregiving Strategies for Supporting Youth Impacted by Complex Trauma1 hour
Vicarious Trauma Response Strategies for Working with Youth1 hour and 42 minutes
Heroes, Villains, and Healing52 minutes
Trauma Treatment in a Time of Widespread Crisis57 minutes
Building a Road to Resilience1 hour and 17 minutes

Other Resources

Our impact this year has changed our community!

Children Served in FY25

9,907
Volunteer Hours in FY25

128,849
Volunteer Advocates in FY25

3,057
Number of New Children Served in FY25

2,893

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