Please register below to join us for a virtual community discussion during our third and fourth Community Advisory Committee Events as we work to end child abuse and neglect in Scott County. Everyone is welcome.

What: Community Advisory Committee Event
When: Tuesday, December 1st & 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. CDT
Where: This event is being held virtually due to COVID-19 physical distancing recommendations. A Zoom link will be provided following registration.

Presenters: Lisa Welter, Founder of Katallasso Group, will introduce the practice of Restorative Circles: a community process for supporting those in conflict and during times of celebration.

About the Event: Participants will use the Circles model in small group conversations about 5 Protective Factors that can help build relationships and strengthen families in our communities:

1. Parental Resiliency - Managing stress and functioning well when faced with challenges, adversity and trauma.

2. Social Connections - Positive relationships that provide emotional, informational, instrumental and spiritual support.

3. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development - Understanding child development and parenting strategies that support physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development.

4. Concrete Support in Times of Need - Access to concrete support and services that address a family’s needs and help minimize stress caused by challenges.

5. Social and Emotional Competence of Children - Family and child interactions that help children develop the ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions and establish and maintain relationships.