Brain Science and Children's Court

Video Resource: Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video, narrated by National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges President Judge Peggy Walker, presents a brief history of child welfare and a call to action. Viewers are encouraged to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure law, policy and advocacy are aligned with the latest research regarding children served by the child welfare system.

Watch on YouTube. 

How One CASA Advocate Made a Real Difference

I Am the Reason You Should Never Give Up on a Child

Thank you to Jackie Davis, former foster youth and current college student at the University of North Texas, for sharing his story with us at the 2014 National CASA Conference and in this guest blog post. 

My CASA volunteer was a warrior who decided to fight alongside me, all for the sake of providing me a hopeful future.

I’d like to share with you a little of how CASA’s powerful commitment to children has influenced my life.

At the tender age of two my parents’ rights were terminated due to neglect and drug abuse. I, along with four of my siblings, were removed from our home, separated, and placed in foster homes. My siblings were adopted, and I rotated through six homes before being adopted at five years old. After about a year, the adoption broke down due to abuse and the family’s refusal to continue caring and providing for me. I was placed back into foster care, and there I suffered at the hands of neglectful and abusive foster parents. In care, I resided with families that beat me violently, made me sleep in bathtubs, locked me in closets for punishment, and abused me in other malicious ways.

More here.

IACP To Host Webinar on Protecting Children of Arrested Parents

On January 14, 2015, at 2 p.m. ET, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), will present “Collaborating with Community Partners to Safeguard Children of Arrested Parents.” 

During this 1-hour Webinar, presenters will discuss strategies to help law enforcement build partnerships with community stakeholders to protect children of arrested parents.

Resources:
Register now and learn more about this Webinar.
Download the IACP/BJA model policy, "Safeguarding Children of Arrested Parents." 

Wings For Life - DWI Prevention

Wings for L.I.F.E.

(Life-skills Imparted to Families through Education)

GETTING OFF TO THE “RIGHT” START…

FOR A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Presented By

Diane Taylor, DWI Preventionist

          

2015 CALENDARS/PLANNERS & DOOR PRIZES & FREE GIVEAWAYS

Doors open at 5:45 PM. Meeting starts at 6:00

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH PARISH HALL

505 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

SUNDAY, January 11^th, 2015

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Dinner provided in a family friendly environment

(Sitter available)

For Questions call:  Shelly @ 317-2042