by jmack | Sep 26, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Effective advocacy work requires CASAs to take cultural competency seriously. Our training manual cautions, “What you do not understand may lead to inaccurate interpretations.” One way we can appreciate an unfamiliar culture is through the medium of good...
by cbyler | Sep 4, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Dearest Kiddos, The day I received my case appointment papers was the day you were officially mine. You were my responsibility. I agreed to give you a voice; a sense of belonging; a sufficient, safe home; a constant presence until you received permanency. I...
by Ben McKee | Aug 22, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
The support for the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates in our community is overwhelming. Many people are not only familiar with the name “CASA,” but also the work that these CASAs do — advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster care...
by AMilsop | Aug 16, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
“You mean I have to speak in court?” “How will I know what to say?” “What if I forget to say something I meant to?” For Court Appointed Special Advocates, attending hearings can be one of the most intimidating aspects of advocacy. But with a little bit of...
by bmcrae | Aug 9, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Spoiler alert–I can’t give you what you might want from a report writing cheat sheet, namely a function key on the top row of your keyboard that reads “write reports.” But what I can give is the next best thing, some thoughts about the process of writing...
by Ben McKee | Jun 28, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
One of many things that makes the CASA program unique among volunteer organizations is the opportunity for leadership, through the ability to become a Peer Coordinator. Peer Coordinators, or PCs, are defined by the National Court Appointed Special Advocates...
