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CASA will provide all the training you need to
become an effective advocate for a child. |
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Orientation |
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After attending a
45-minute
orientation session to determine if you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, you may submit an application.
Click here for
orientation dates. Applicants are
thoroughly screened through a personal interview with program staff, background clearances and personal references. After completing
the screening process, applicants must complete the 32-hour pre-service training course for CASA volunteer advocates. |
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Through the course CASA volunteers
learn about courtroom procedure, the child protection and legal systems, child abuse issues and advocacy skills. Training material is
based on the National CASA Association training curriculum. Speakers include CASA staff as well as local foster care professionals. |
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| Training Sessions |
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Session I.
Welcome to CASA |
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Welcome and Introductions |
CASA Staff |
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Roles and Responsibilities of a CASA Volunteer |
CASA Staff |
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The CASA Experience |
Panel of CASA Volunteers |
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Session II. The Child
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Attachment |
Susan Murrell, Advocate
Supervisor |
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Understanding Families |
Kristi LaMattery, Advocate
Supervisor |
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Teen Topics |
CASA Staff |
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Session III. Families
and Permanence |
| Children in
Foster Care |
CASA Staff |
| Child
Development |
Sheila Gross,
Advocate Supervisor |
| A Child’s View of
Foster Care |
The
Charlotte Lopez Story* |
| What Children
Need |
CASA Staff |
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Permanency Planning Philosophy |
CASA Staff |
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Foster Care Placements |
CASA Staff |
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Evaluating Placements and Best Interests |
CASA Staff |
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Session IV. Child
Protection and Permanence |
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Child
Protection |
Tony
Pryer, Advocate Supervisor |
| OCS
Panel |
Investigator, Case Manager, Family Services, Adoption |
| CASA's Role at
the FTC |
CASA Staff |
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Session V. The
Court
and Permanence |
| Child Abuse Laws |
Steven
Dixon, Assistant Public Defender |
| A View From the Bench |
Judge
Kathleen Stewart Richey |
| Juvenile Court
Process |
Gail Adkins,
ADA Juvenile Court |
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Session VI.
The Law and Permanence |
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Understanding Parental Rights |
Joseph Scott, Private Attorney |
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Testifying and Rules of Evidence |
Linda Holliday, Retired Judge |
| Court Reports |
Ricketta Cotton |
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Cultural Competency |
CASA Staff |
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Session VII. Cultural Competency |
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In
person attendance for this segment is mandatory to complete CASA
training requirements. Trainees who miss this session will need to
wait until the next training course before case assignment.
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Session VIII.
Advocacy 102 |
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Information Gathering |
CASA Staff |
| Communication
and Collaboration Skills |
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Monitoring and Documenting Your
Case |
CASA Staff |
| CASA’s Role in Court |
CASA Staff |
| CASA Action Plan |
CASA Staff |
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Getting the Necessary Support
and Supervision |
CASA Staff |
| Expectations
and Evaluations |
CASA Staff |
| Wrap Up |
CASA Staff |
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Scheduled CASA Advocate
Training Courses
The eight-session training
course is spread over a period of three weeks, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings and two Saturdays. |
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Spring 2008 |
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February 26-March 13 |
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Summer 2008 |
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July 8- July 24 |
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Fall 2008
September 9- September 25 |
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You must attend
CASA Orientation before taking the Advocate Training Course. If you would like to attend CASA Orientation,
select this link. |
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Home | About CASA |
Make a Donation | Become a Volunteer |
Media Page
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E-mail |
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Links of Interest |
Volunteer Login | Board
Login |
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Capital Area CASA Association 341 St. Joseph Street Baton Rouge
LA 70802 |
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Phone: 225.379.8598 Fax: 225.379.3362 Email:
info@casabr.org |