Welcome to the Fall CASA Volunteer Training Session.
All items in red, in each chapter below are links. Please click on to access.
Chapter 1
Please read the Local Pre-Work, National Pre-Work, and Washington CASA Confidentiality Agreement prior to class. Please sign the Confidentiality Agreement, Photo Release and Code of Conduct, and return it via email to casa4kidsinc@gmail.com or bring a copy to training. We will be working through the rest of the documents during class. The first class begins September 6th at 5:30pm.
If participating virtually please sign on by 5:25pm – here is the Zoom Link
Please have your camera active for entire class, no others may be present during training unless you wear headphones as we discuss confidential information, and please mute your microphone if you have background noise ex: dogs barking.
Each week we will be working in an Optima training site(not our live site). The url is pa-washington.evintotraining.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 1 Evaluation.
Casey Family Programs Child Welfare Charts
Washington CASA Confidentiality Agreement(fillable)
Chapter 2
Please read the Local Pre-Work, National Pre-Work, and Local Handout Abuse & Neglect Stats prior to class. We will be working through the rest of the documents during class. Evidence of Effectiveness is an additional resource provided by National CASA. 2nd Class September 13th at 5:30pm – here is the Zoom Link.
Please complete all clearance applications and have your fingerprinting scheduled prior to September 14th, if not already submitted.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 2 Evaluation.
Strengths in Families Worksheets
Chapter 3
Please read the National Pre-Work, watch Shane’s Story, watch Interviewing Skills, and First Impressions prior to class. The remaining documents will be presented during class. National CASA provided a resource link to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for further information. 3rd Class September 20th at 5:30pm – here is the Zoom Link .
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 3 Evaluation.
Chapter 4
Please read the Local Pre-Work, National Pre-Work prior to class. We would also like you to have completed your Mandated Reporter Training by September 27th. You can complete this training by clicking Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center. The remaining documents will be presented in class. 4th Class September 27th at 5:30pm – here is the Zoom Link.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 4 Evaluation.
Sample Communication with Caseworkers
2020 Mental Health Information
Chapter 5
Please read the Local Pre-Work, National Pre-Work, and Local Handout Drug Stats and Services. Please complete homework assignment entering Contact Log of a summary of interview with Monica Morales from the Greene case study. Her interview is listed below for your reference. The remaining documents will be presented during class. National CASA provided a resource link to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health for additional information. 5th Class October 4th at 5:30pm -here is the Zoom Link.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 5 Evaluation.
Local PreWork Chapter 5 Disproportionality
Chapter 6
Please read the National Pre-Work and Domestic Violence Resources. The remaining documents will be presented during class. 6th class October 11th at 5:30pm – here is the Zoom Link.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 6 Evaluation.
Add/Edit Associate Parties to Case
Chapter 7
Please read the National Pre-Work, listen to the audio recording of Childhood Reflections and Volunteer Manual prior to class. Please save a copy of each signature page and then send an email with the copies attached to your supervisor. Please re-read the Greene case and the Amarillo case below to refresh your memory on their cases. Please watch How Resilience is Built prior to class.
Please complete homework of uploading the 2022 CASA Report Template with directions into the Amarillo case. Also please enter any preferences for your first case in Optima under the Personal Info button by clickingon the tab at the bottom About.
The remaining documents will be presented during class. National CASA has provided an additional link to Resources on Resilience for further information. 7th class October 18th at 5:30pm – here is the Zoom Link.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 7 Evaluation.
Educational Advocacy Quick Assessment Form
Washington CASA Volunteer Handbook
2022 CASA Report Template (one child)
2022 CASA Report Template(multiple children)
Form to sign for Volunteer Handbook (fillable)
Chapter 8
Please read the National Pre-Work, Local Pre-Work prior to class. In addition, complete the CASA Report for the Redd case study by October 31st. The CASA Report template is in a Word Document for you to type your report into. The remaining documents will be presented during class. 8th class October 25th at 5:30pm – here is the Zoom Link.
After class has completed, please fill out this evaluation survey Chapter 8 Evaluation.
2022 CASA Report Template (one child)
Chapter 9