by Aaron Pankratz | Oct 10, 2019 | *article, Child Development, Domestic Violence
The following slides are from the training provided on 10/9/19 by Thesa S. Roepke, M. Ed. from Allan Hancock College at the CASA Volunteer Meeting. It is great information on the topic of bullying and it goes into some depth on the early childhood roots of...
by Aaron Pankratz | Jul 31, 2019 | *article, Education, Teens
The document below is for the Powerpoint presented by Liliana Cardenas from the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara at the last Fostering Futures Discussion group meeting. This training is approved for .5 hours of CE. Be sure to report your hours. ...
by Aaron Pankratz | May 31, 2019 | *article, Building Rapport, Teens
The following materials were presented by CASA Advocate and experienced teen educator/ mentor George Majoue. 7 lame things about working w teens (Funny) Understanding and working with teens 20 tips for working with teens This training is approved for .5 hours of CE....
by Aaron Pankratz | May 17, 2019 | *article, Mental Health
Health and Mental Health Psychotropic Medication and Children in Foster Care: Tips for Advocates and Judges (1 hour of continuing education) A Guide on Psychotropic Medications for Youth in Foster Care (1 hour of continuing education) Mental Health Needs of Youth in...
by Aaron Pankratz | May 17, 2019 | *article, Substance Abuse
Drug/Alcohol Abuse Drugging our Kids, San Jose Mercury News Series (5 parts total, .5 hours of continuing education for each part read – be sure to watch the videos) Substance-abusing mothers in residential treatment with their babies: the importance of pre- and...
by Aaron Pankratz | May 17, 2019 | *article, Best 4 Babies, Child Development
Working with Children Birth to Five A Call to Action on Behalf of Maltreated Infants and Toddlers (1 hour of continuing education) Ensuring the Healthy Development of Infants in Foster Care: A Guide for Judges, Advocates and Child Welfare Professionals (1 hour of...
