VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES: WEBINARS

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS 101

This webinar is recommended for staff and volunteers who work with children on prescription medication or would like to know more about medications commonly prescribed to children in foster care. It is a great way to fulfill annual continuing education hours. Hosted by Portland Oregon CASA Supervisor Stephen McCrea.

MITIGATING IMPLICIT BIAS AND DISPARITY

Learn how the court, the data and the CASA/GAL program are working together to identify and mitigate bias and address disparity within their judicial district. This webinar provides positive, practical approaches for CASA/GAL programs and their judicial partners to collaboratively address disproportionality and disparate outcomes for foster youth. Facilitated by Judge Louis A. Trosch, Jr., District Court Judge, Charlotte, NC; Erin Chinn-Gary MSW, JD Family Court Administrator and Dana Frady, MSW, District Administrator, Guardian ad Litem.

ALL FAMILIES, ALL CHILDREN

Develop a greater understanding of the strengths, challenges and value of LGBTQ adults, parents and families, what they can offer a CASA/GAL program, and how to better serve these children in your role as a CASA or GAL volunteer. Facilitated by Tracy Flynn of Tracy Flynn Consulting.

FAITH AND COMMUNITY BASED APPROACHES

This Webinar is intended to increase participants’ knowledge of the trauma and dysfunction associated with violence and violent crime occurring in homes and throughout communities. Panelists showcase programs that demonstrate innovative approaches to delivering victim services. The Webinar focuses on best practices in working with youth, adults, and families who have been victims of violent acts and the rebuilding process that takes place after surviving such experiences.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES: BOOKS

A Child Called It

by Dave Pelzer

A controversial memoir describing horrific abuse sustained by the author as a child, before he was finally rescued by an astute teacher.

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN,AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY

by Judge Glenda Hatchett

Judge Hatchett shares with readers seven simple strategies to becoming more involved in a child's life and maintaining a strong relationship.

A Child's Journey Through Placement

BY Vera Fahlberg, MD

Provides the foundation, the resources, and the tools which will help professionals (therapists, social workers, pediatricians, juvenile justice workers, CASA volunteers and child advocates), parents (birth, foster and adoptive) and others who care to support children for whom the journey through placement becomes a part of the road to adulthood.

No such thing as a bad kid

by CHARLES APPLESTEIN, MSA

Written specifically for teachers, child-and-youth-care professionals, and foster parents, this book is packed with information for anyone who wants to understand at-risk youth.

A Deep Dark Secret

BY Kimberla Lawson Roby

Sexually abused for five years, studious 12-year-old Jillian Maxwell lives in terror of her pedophile stepfather. An intense gem in an authentic voice.

BEATING BLACK KIDS

ASADAH

This book explores why beating was and continues to be typical in the Black community. It challenges us to change our behavaior and offers tips on how we can do that.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES: FORMS & MATERIALS

Release of Information

Monthly Monitoring Report

Call Contact Sheet

CASA Travel Expense Voucher

Supervised Visitation Checklist

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