Resources & Training
CAS provides a variety of resources and training to children, families, and community partners across our services area. To learn more or schedule a training, please contact us.
Trainings
A revolutionary training for all adults to prevent,recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This evidence-based training is offered by trained facilitators through Child Advocacy Services.
Mandated Reporting Review
One-hour presentation for participants to understand who is required to report incidents of abuse. Participants learn how to complete reporting form.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Caregiver Training for parents, professionals, and caregivers designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® offers practical tools for anyone who works with children, to see the "whole child" in their care, and help that child reach their highest potential.
Resources
A Bag With A Purpose is a reusable bag recycled from water bottles to provide outreach & awareness for preventing child abuse. It takes every person to HELP carry the load to END CHILD ABUSE. Get your bag and help spread the word.
Children’s Artwork to Prevent Child Abuse. Each year, a local school participates in an art contest to raise awareness and advocate to prevent child abuse.This artwork is featured in an annual calendar, poster, buttons, and collateral.
Plant. Protect. Prevent! APRIL is Prevent Child Abuse Month. Pinwheels are planted each year in community to increase visibility and offer opportunities for individuals, businesses, churches, and others to take part in keeping children safe. Plant your own personal pinwheel garden and help us END child abuse.
Prepared, Not Scared™ a resource for helping families understand emotions associated with severe weather.
Recognize, React, Report™, a community resource for protecting children & preventing child abuse. It is an introduction and discussion between parents and children.
PROTECT Program
Human trafficking can happen anywhere — and often goes unnoticed. Through the PROTECT Program, we offer interactive, age-appropriate training for students, school staff, parents, and community members. This training helps participants develop the skills to recognize the signs, understand how trafficking happens, and respond in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive way. The comprehensive curriculum empowers communities with the tools and knowledge to make a lasting difference.