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


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.

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.

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.