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CASA Resources |
All manuals listed below are in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF) format and will require the Adobe Acorbat Reader to view. You can download Acrobat Reader for FREE by clicking the following link:
Education and CASA Volunteers: Advocating for "ample provision for the education" of children in dependency in Washington State by Washington State CASA All children in Washington State, regardless of ability or disability,
have legal rights to an education that will prepare them to participate
in and contribute to society. This guidebook begins with a look at
the unique educational needs of children from birth through age eighteen
who are dependent on the state. The focus then shifts to actions
that Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs and volunteers
can take to make sure the educational needs of individual children
are met.
Four Keys for CASA: Unlocking doors to permanent homes for abused and neglected children by Washington State CASA After 4 years and countless experiences of volunteers and children,
best practices from the Achieving Permanence Project sites are collected
and organized for publication. The Four Keys for CASA include 1)
Collaboration and Community Commitment; 2) Training Volunteer Advocates
for Legally Free Children; 3) Supervising and Nurturing the Process;
4) Resources and tools to use along the way. The Four Keys manual
is designed for use by program managers and volunteer coordinators
to help in preparation, training and supervision of volunteers working
with children who are legally free for adoption. Forms and checklists
that programs have found useful as children move through the system
toward permanence are included in the resource section.
Make a Difference in a Child's Life: by TeamChild This 201 page manual is an invaluable resource for anyone who wishes to advocate for a child in the Washington State education system. Included are chapters covering basic education rights, special education services, discipline, and resources for 18-21 year-olds. Also included is an extensive resource guide and Washington State Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington education specific references. National CASA/GAL Volunteer Training Curriculum & Volunteer Manual, 2nd ed by National CASA; The 632 page Volunteer Manual is organized into ten chapters and is the companion piece for CASA core trainings. Designed specifically for the adult learner and those new to the idea of CASA, it can still be condsidered an excellent resource for experienced volunteers. Chapters include "Understanding Families", "Exploring Cultural Awareness", "Understanding Children", "Introducing the Law and Child Protection System."
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