Learning Center
Individualized Advocacy Resources
- Resilience 1220: Visit their website to learn more about the LGBTQ+ trainings and support groups.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
- Self-paced modules on cultural awareness, working across cultures, and respectful communication
- Focus on behavioral health, but broadly applicable
- Certificate & CE credit available
Executive Function Training
Executive function and self-regulation skills are like an air traffic control system in the brain—they help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that? The Center on the Developing Child created this Guide to Executive Function to walk you through everything you need to know about these skills and how to develop and practice them throughout life.
Video Series: Children, Violence and Trauma
- Children, Violence, & Trauma – Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8vZxDa2KPM
- Children, Violence, & Trauma – Treatments that Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EyvaEk0K-k
- Children, Violence, & Trauma – Community Based Approaches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64jsmsSa-_U
The ACE Study: Building Self-Healing Communities with Robert Anda
The Raising of America documentary
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren website
The Relationship Between FASD and ADHD |Gwendolyn Messer, M.D.
Mandatory Reporting
Colorado Mandatory Reporter
Know when you should make the call by reviewing this helpful article.
Understand Mandatory Reporting Laws and Enforcement.
Positive Parenting
In this course you will learn practical techniques for parenting after separation and understand how to meet the needs of children affected by difficult separations and divorces.
Family First Act
Learn about new legislation regarding keeping kids at home.
Learning Resilience
InBrief: Resilience Series
Tipping the Scale: The Resilience Game
Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs and Toxic Stress: FAQ
Child Development
Training Module: Executive Function
The Opioid Crises
Learn more about this ever increasing issue affecting children and families by reviewing this article.
*Please be sure to record all of your training time in Optima. Please include the link to any online articles or trainings. For in person trainings please include a summary, the names and credentials of the presenters for review by your supervisor.
CASA of the Continental Divide's Mission:
CASA of the Continental Divide guides volunteer advocates who ensure a child’s safety, best interest and well-being are at the forefront of legal proceedings.