Starting earlier this year, CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (NJ) has been highlighting various issues within the world of foster care through its podcast, CASA Connection. Join the program’s staff, volunteers and former foster youth every two weeks through Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean or iHeart for topical discussions about issues that directly impact… Read More »CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (NJ) Raises Awareness with Biweekly Podcast

Join us the morning of Saturday, 2/04/2023 at 8:00AM for our Annual Justice is Served Breakfast Fundraiser! Tickets are $40 and can be purchased HERE. Justice is Served is the signature event of Franklin County CASA. Served by our honorable judges & including our well-known dessert auction, this breakfast brings together our community in support… Read More »2023 Justice is Served Breakfast

Our spring Pre-Service Training application deadline is quickly approaching! If you're interested in joining this upcoming session, please apply by Wednesday 2/8/2023. Training begins on 2/22/2023. Click HERE to apply now!  

Staff from Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri will host their 4th session of the Lifehack Series at Scenic Regional Library- Union Branch on Monday, February 13th at 6PM to discuss toxic stress. Learn how to recognize toxic stress and how to address it. Parents and students grades 6-12 welcome. You are not required… Read More »Community Training: Lifehack Series- Toxic Stress

Essential Concepts is hosting a Sweetheart Dance for kids ages 5 to 5th Grade at the Bourbon Community Center on Saturday, 2/18/23 from 5-7PM. Tickets are $10/child and $5/adult. Family packages are available. Sign up for your tickets HERE!

Prevent+Ed presents this one-hour training is designed for professionals and anyone else working with individuals who are at risk of experiencing or witnessing a heroin/opioid overdose. Topics include a discussion of opioid use disorder (OUD) as a brain disease, the landscape of the opioid epidemic, risk factors and harm reduction strategies, and how to respond… Read More »Community Training: Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

Come learn more about the Compass STEPS Program (Shape-Teach-Evolve-Prepare-Support) and how it can help parents of young children. We will meet over at the Franklin County Family Resource Center on Wednesday, 2/22/23 at 12PM to meet with Lauren Davis, STEPS Team Lead, at her office. Please RSVP to Ashley by 2/17/23.

Alcohol, nicotine, opioids, cannabis, and other drugs continue to have a devastating hold on communities in Missouri. Substance misuse affects millions both personally and professionally.  Prevent+Ed works to prevent and reduce the harms associated alcohol and other drug misuse through education, intervention and advocacy. Leading the conversation on this topic is vital to the work… Read More »Community Meeting: Prevent+Ed’s 9th Annual Legislative Forum

Prevent+Ed is hosting a blended (virtual/in-person) Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training on 2/24/2023. YMHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or… Read More »Community Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid (Blended)

Our next Book Club selection is When You Were Mine by Kate Hewitt. We will will meet to discuss the book on Monday, 2/27/2023 at 5:30PM at the Union CASA Office. Click HERE to read the book synopsis!   RSVP to ashley@franklincountycasa.com by 2/24/2023.

Staff from Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri will host their 5th session of the Lifehack Series at Scenic Regional Library- Union Branch on Monday, March 13th at 6PM to discuss relationships. Learn how to recognize red flags, green flags and how to talk to someone you are concerned about. Parents and students grades… Read More »Community Training: Lifehack Series- Relationships

Back by popular demand! Join us for our 2nd CASA Movie Night and Discussion on Tuesday, 3/14/23 at 5:30PM to watch the 2022 documentary 100 Miles to Redemption.  This documentary follows an army veteran's battle with PTSD, addiction, legal issues, his preparation for a 100 mile race through the Appalachian Mountains and restoring his relationship… Read More »CASA Movie Night: 100 Miles To Redemption