Belonging Begins with Us Fundraiser
SIGN UP HERE Our Belonging Begins with Us Gala will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We invite you to be a part of our special evening!
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Watermark Country Club 1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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The Power of Questions: Building Trust Through Better Communication
SIGN UP HERE Join Leslie in this interactive training exploring the power of questions to build trust and help us better communicate in our work as youth advocates. Objectives: Enhance Communication Skills: Equip volunteers and staff with techniques to ask powerful, open-ended questions that foster deeper understanding and dialogue. Promote Critical Thinking: Encourage volunteers and […]
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Understanding and Responding to Generational Trauma
In this interactive session, authors and former foster youth Justin & Alexis Black guide participants through an exploration of generational trauma—emphasizing that it’s not about blaming parents, but understanding how trauma is passed down and shapes identity. Participants will gain clarity on key mental health and child welfare terms like secondhand trauma, boundaries, and types of abuse, […]
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2025 Michigan CASA State Conference
MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, United StatesSave the Date! More information will be available soon.
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Cultural Humility in Practice – January 2026
During this workshop Dr. Crain will work with participants to identify gaps in understanding, capacity for humility and emotional responsiveness as it relates to their professional practice.
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Cultural Humility in Practice – February 2026
This training introduces participants to the framework of cultural humility, inspired by the work of Josepha Campinha-Bacote, Melanie Tervalon, and Jann Murray-García. During this workshop Dr. Crain will work with participants to identify gaps in understanding, capacity for humility and emotional responsiveness as it relates to their professional practice.
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Talking with Youth About Stress in a Stressful World
Presented by Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW In today’s world, stress is not only personal – it is collective, ongoing, and often overwhelming. For youth in foster care, everyday stress is layered on top of trauma histories, placement transitions, and systemic instability. At the same time, like all young people, they are navigating school pressures, […]
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Rights of Youth Experiencing Foster Care
Presented By: Sarah Goad, MDHHS and Brina Williams, Child Welfare Advocate Youth experiencing foster care have rights that policy requires case managers share with them and their caregivers when they enter care, annually, and when changing caregivers. It is important that youth are aware of their rights and what they can do if they feel that their […]