DEIAB Webinars

In the process of better understanding individual, community, and historical trauma, many service providers want to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between trauma and culture to provide more culturally appropriate services to youth. Understanding cultural competency, cultural humility, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed practices can enhance service provision for those identified within the spectrum of vulnerable populations.

“Parenting again,” whether in kinship care or as a grandfamily, the need for this role continues to increase as substance use issues create the need for a non-parent family member to assume responsibility for the safety and care of our children – babies through teens. Kin are placed in positions of grief, concern of the loved one, the child’s trauma, unexpected financial stress, legal issues and fear if the relationship is terminated. A snapshot of family caregivers will be provided from experience in working with kinship and child welfare staff. An understanding how kinship care impacts family structures and identified roles is important if working with intergenerational families. This will be important for the CASA volunteers and their relationship with both the children and the caregivers. Ideas will be offered for working with caregivers, thus helping with creating a safe and rewarding environment for children.

This training will provide a brief overview of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, with a particular focus on cultural humility and bias.
Learning Objectives:
Examine and increase self awareness to understand and address cultural/racial bias.
Explore the differences between cultural competency and cultural humility.
Strategies to reduce bias and promote positive cross-cultural interactions.

Youth who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community are more likely to find themselves in an out-of-home placement due to parental rejection, bullying and mental health issues associated with those experiences. This training will provide an understanding of LGBTQ+ terminology, current trends, and best practices for creating safe and affirming spaces for these youth.

Poverty: Cycles of RiskThis training will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of how poverty often reinforces other issues such as exposure to violence, complex trauma, homelessness, and substance misuse and how living in poverty can impact the most vulnerable families in communities we serve. Participants will explore their own attitudes and beliefs about poverty and the people who are identified as living in poverty. Participants will also explore the underlying conditions of poverty and how that impacts our communities

It’s Not Your IQ, It’s Your EQ: How Emotional Intelligence Fosters Greater RelationshipsIn this webinar, we will focus on understanding emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it fits into your growth as a CASA Advocate. Historically, people with higher EQs are better problem solvers, team players, and leaders. So, how can improving your EQ help you not only as a CASA Advocate but also help in your other professional goals?

Gangs and Youth That Are High Risk 2.0This webinar will provide the basic information on GANG structure, identifiers, social and emotional connection, and impact. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to effectively work with youth in care in addressing possible affiliations.

Gangs and Youth That Are High RiskThis webinar will provide the basic information on GANG structure, identifiers, social and emotional connection, and impact. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to effectively work with youth in care in addressing possible affiliations.