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SUMMARY:Valley CASA Preservice Training
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference in a child’s life! Alaska CASA is hosting preservice training for new Court Appointed Special Advocates from May 5–22\, on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 6:00–8:30 PM\, with graduation on Friday\, May 22 at 11:30 AM at the Palmer Court. CASAs advocate for youth in the child welfare system\, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests represented.\nLearn more and register today: www.alaskacasa.org
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/valley-casa-preservice-training/
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SUMMARY:Training | Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:This FREE presentation is open to ADULTS who are interested in learning how to identify and counteract Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to develop resilient kids. \nRegistration is not required. \nFrequent or prolonged exposure to stress can create toxic stress which can damage the developing brain of a child and overall health. A Survival Mode Response to toxic stress increases a child’s heart rate\, blood pressure\, breathing and muscle tension. Their thinking brain is knocked offline. Self-protection is their priority. In other words: “I can’t hear you! I can’t respond to you! I am just trying to be safe!”\nLearn How Resilience Trumps ACEs! Parents\, Teachers and Caregivers can help by: \n– Gaining an understanding of ACEs and how they affect children’s social\, emotional\, and cognitive abilities and their connection a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifespan. \n– Creating environments where children feel safe emotionally & physically. \n– Helping children identify feelings & manage emotions \n– Creating a safe physical & emotional environment at home\, in school\, and in neighborhoods. \n– Share ways to build resilience. \nQuestions? \nPresentation Content Contact: boydenmichelle@gmail.com\nEvent Details Contact: candrews@rockmatsu.org \nZoom Info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185 \nPasscode: 288902
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/training-positive-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-online-only-8/
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SUMMARY:Week of Caring
DESCRIPTION:Week of Caring 2026\nMay 11 – May 15 \nGot a spring project to do? Mat-Su nonprofits may apply to receive volunteer help with spring projects! WOC volunteers are particularly fond of hands-on\, outdoor\, interactive work.  \nVolunteer:\nRegister to lend a helping a hand to the project of your choice. WOC project sites count on YOU to get these jobs done! \nRegister with the QR code on the flyer or at unitedwaymatsu.org\nIndividuals\, families\, businesses & community groups are welcome! Accommodations may be available.  \nQuestions:\ngive@unitedwaymatsu.org
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/week-of-caring/
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