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Traumatic events can happen to us at any age. When children and teens got through traumatic events that lead to PTSD, their reactions may be different from adults. Learn how to recognize PTSD symptoms in your child or teen.
The OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Youth Defense funding opportunity seeks to implement youth defense system efforts that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This program supports organizations providing public defense services through a combination of direct grants and national training and technical assistance to implement sustainable system improvements that result in improved youth outcomes, reduced recidivism, safer communities, cost savings, and increased public confidence in the juvenile justice system.
This webinar will provide a general overview of the program, the goals and objectives, a discussion about the application process, and a Q&A opportunity for participants.
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council has partnered with The Arc of Louisiana to host a series of training opportunities to learn about navigating Louisiana’s complex service delivery system. Trainings are open to all, but individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families are encouraged to attend. Attendees will learn about:
- Addressing existing barriers,
- Identifying service gaps, and
- Identifying inadequacies in both the I/DD and Behavioral Health service systems
Ten training opportunities will be hosted across the state for individuals with I/DD and their families as well as one web-based training for professionals. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn more about the systems and supports available for individuals with I/DD and Behavioral Health needs.
Promoting Positive Change in Communities by Confronting Poverty
Louisiana CASA is excited to host our third webinar series. This series is brought to you in partnership with the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund so we are required to ask participants certain demographic questions during registration. Once you register, an email will be sent to you that includes the link to join the webinar. We hope to see you there!
Youth Trauma and Resilience in Poverty
There are unique challenges faced by young individuals growing up in impoverished environments. From exposure to violence to systemic inequalities, this presentation will examine how poverty shapes their experiences and how, despite adversity, many youth demonstrate remarkable resilience. Our presenters will explore protective factors, coping strategies, and community support that contribute to their ability to thrive.
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Dr. Loria Hudson founded Transformations Wellness Center, LLC, and Children Are People Too, a nonprofit organization. She has been educating couples, helping families for over 20 years, and advocating for families, relationships, and marriages. Her work has helped countless couples and families overcome challenges and build stronger, more resilient relationships with themselves and others, leading to a more compassionate and understanding world. Dr. Hudson’s other body of work stems from seeing clients from ages 7 – 70 in Monroe, Louisiana, providing Mental Health Services, assisting Louisiana Center Against Poverty, which is established in Lake Providence and Monroe, Louisiana, teaching young girls ages 9-17 in Louisiana (Girl Power!), a prevention and intervention social change program that promotes positive behavior, enhances social skills, and improves academic performance. In addition to teaching males and females ages 8-17 Life Skills and COPE to help increase their self-esteem, develop healthy attitudes, and enhance their knowledge of essential life skills – all of which promote healthy and positive personal development. As a mental health professional, educator, author, Certified Life Coach, and licensed minister, Dr. Hudson holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy specializing in couple therapy and a master’s in clinical Mental Health specializing in Substance Abuse. Thanks to these skills, she developed tools that have changed all areas of her work. She continues to help transform people’s lives and resides in Monroe, LA, with her husband of over 26 years and one daughter and son. Together, they have five daughters and one son. Dr. Hudson’s practical solutions to real-life issues have a captivating appeal that captures listeners. Her motto is “To Thine Own Self Be True,” which helped build her marriage.
This presentation examines the complex, nonlinear, and understudied relationship between maternal employment and unemployment, and patterns of employment and unemployment, and four types of child maltreatment. We describe the employment status and often nonstandard employment patterns of high-risk mothers at three child developmental ages and apply the results in the context of three theories used in extant research to understand the relationship between economic hardship and child maltreatment. We find that both too much and not enough paid employment are associated with increased risk for child maltreatment, and neglect in particular. Our findings indicate that income-support programs tied to employment maybe ineffective mechanisms for many families to balance time and money, key factors in the prevention of child maltreatment. As policy makers seek new approaches to prevent child maltreatment with a renewed focus on the role of poverty, researchers, policymakers, and clinicians must understand and consider the employment patterns of at-risk mothers as they seek to develop and implement new concrete supports for families.
Join us for an enlightening session on “Identifying and Providing Mental Health Services for At-Risk Children,” hosted by the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund. This virtual event is designed for educators, mental health professionals, attorneys, caregivers, and community members dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of vulnerable children. Our speakers will provide information about the challenges faced by at-risk children, the signs of mental health issues, and the most effective methods for providing the necessary support and services. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the mental health needs of at-risk children and practical strategies to ensure they receive the care they deserve.
Promoting Positive Change in Communities by Confronting Poverty
Louisiana CASA is excited to host our third webinar series. This series is brought to you in partnership with the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund so we are required to ask participants certain demographic questions during registration. Once you register, an email will be sent to you that includes the link to join the webinar. We hope to see you there!
Child Academic Resilience to Poverty
Child poverty is a global issue, affecting millions of children worldwide. Children in poverty face unique challenges, but with targeted strategies, we can help them develop the resilience needed to thrive academically. Recognizing signs of distress, providing targeted support, and creating safe spaces where children feel valued and respected build in their ability to achieve academic success despite some family dynamics. Join us as we empower children to break free from generational poverty.
Although race is merely a social construct, it has fractured American society for centuries. Race has been the impetus for war, both historically on the battlefield and, in more recent times, on the streets of America and around the globe. Do we really understand the power race holds while being only an illusion? Moreover, what trauma is caused by race and its influence on laws, policies and individual behaviors? This three-hour training session begins the critical conversation about the intersection between race and trauma, and its impact on us as individuals and collectively.
In the 1970s, Harvard University Professor Chester Pierce coined the term microaggressions to describe the subtle, everyday ways people of color experienced discrimination from their white counterparts. He coined the term in response to his observations of the interactions between the white and black students on campus where he heard indignities and insults members of marginalized groups endured in their routine interactions with people in all walks of life. Everyone makes comments that they wish they could retrieve the moment they pass their lips. Insults, slights and derogatory behaviors are evidence of implicit biases we hold that we sometimes don’t recognize exist.
This two-part training session explores microaggressions from their origin, intent, and impact on others. The trainers chronical their evolution, their connection to racism in America and how they are embedded in code language, whiteness, and racelighting. The trainers discuss how microaggressions can be mitigated through cultural humility. Participants will identify and practice strategies for addressing the hurt and trauma caused by microaggressions as well as for correcting microaggressions emitted due to an individual’s cultural history and group membership.
Promoting Positive Change in Communities by Confronting Poverty
Louisiana CASA is excited to host our third webinar series. This series is brought to you in partnership with the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund so we are required to ask participants certain demographic questions during registration. Once you register, an email will be sent to you that includes the link to join the webinar. We hope to see you there!
Building Community Engagement
Child poverty remains a critical challenge, affecting families across the nation. To create lasting change, we must come together as a community. Join us as we explore strategies, resources, and collaborative approaches that empower families living in poverty. Together, we can build resilience and foster well-being for children and their caregivers.