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September 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Linda Fiato

…that stands out for you? My favorite memory is attending the dinosaur-themed fourth birthday party of a child I serve. change a CHILD’s story today. impact our community forever. Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer: VOLUNTEER or give online DONATE…

Private: In-Service Training Guidelines

…published six times a year (bimonthly) and provides information about the latest substance abuse and mental health treatment and prevention practices. Social Policy Report The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) offers this report four times each year to provide a forum for scholarly reviews and discussions of developmental research and its implications for policies affecting children. CASA APPROVED BOOKS CASA approved books. Please…

June 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Sharon Daniels

commendations. While I’m serving as a volunteer, I’m equally respected and trusted as the professional parties in the case. I have also been pleasantly surprised to see County Court at Law 3’s transition to a trauma-informed court. The judges have embraced the role of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® in the lives of parents and their children. What has been the most difficult aspect of being an advocate? Most rewarding? The most difficult aspe…

A Season to Give Back: The Many Ways You Can Make a Difference

…ng toy drive. We greatly appreciate VillaSport’s longtime support. https://www.villasport.com/the-woodlands Learn More About Becoming a CASA Volunteer! We invite you to join our family of volunteers and make a difference in a child’s life – and your own. We also have volunteer opportunities for our annual fundraising events – the CASA Superhero Run and our CASA Speaks for Kids Gala/Benefit. To get started, please complete the online application be…

COVID-19 Resource Center for Advocates

…ue/Grady Spikes Fund. The form can be found under “FORMS” on the Advocate Center’s main page and can be completed in collaboration with your CASA Supervisor. Here is information on how to get access to the internet if your child needs it for school. DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT. If your CASA child is in need of resources other than what is listed above or documented below, please let your CASA Supervisor know, and we will find a community resource to meet th…

CASA Child Advocates Introduces Pilot Mentoring Program for Teens in Care

…our advocates We will be selecting a small group of teens with whom to pilot this program. As the ones on the front lines, we trust that our Advocates know these teens best, so we come to you directly. If this is something that you think would benefit your CASA teen, please feel free to email me at melissa@casaspeaks4kids.com. We will be working through the selection process over the next few weeks. I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity an…

How to Prepare for Mediation

for in-person training with Kimberly Barahona from the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to learn invaluable tips on how to be prepared for mediation. We’ll cover each of these topics: I. Intro – The Role of Mediation in CPS cases II. Behind the Scenes – Intake, Notifications, Agreement to Mediate III. During the Mediation – Importance of Input and Participation by CASA IV. Wrapping it up – Signing the Agreement V. Conclusion   DATES AND TIMES: May…

How to Prepare for Mediation

for in-person training with Kimberly Barahona from the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to learn invaluable tips on how to be prepared for mediation. We’ll cover each of these topics: I. Intro – The Role of Mediation in CPS cases II. Behind the Scenes – Intake, Notifications, Agreement to Mediate III. During the Mediation – Importance of Input and Participation by CASA IV. Wrapping it up – Signing the Agreement V. Conclusion   DATES AND TIMES: May…

How to Prepare for Mediation

for in-person training with Kimberly Barahona from the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to learn invaluable tips on how to be prepared for mediation. We’ll cover each of these topics: I. Intro – The Role of Mediation in CPS cases II. Behind the Scenes – Intake, Notifications, Agreement to Mediate III. During the Mediation – Importance of Input and Participation by CASA IV. Wrapping it up – Signing the Agreement V. Conclusion   DATES AND TIMES: May…

The Training Spot: March 2022

…their first case by mid-April. We’re launching a learning series on How to Prepare for Trial, based on feedback from you! This two-part class will arm Advocates with valuable and practical insight to better prepare for a trial. The first set of classes begins March 30 with Rob Johnson, our volunteer lawyer, and the series will be repeated in April. For more information, click here. What is TBRI Coaching? with Jennifer Reitmeyer will have an evenin…