Pre-Service Handouts
+ WEEK ONE
REQUIRED READING
- Activity 1.4 - NJ Statutes Defining Abuse & Neglect
- CASA Code of Conduct
- CASA Volunteer Job Description
- Court Hearings in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases
- Court Process
- General Terms/Glossary
- Litigation Timeline
- Placements
- Sample Court Report - Bleux Case
- Timeline FN & FG Cases
ADDITIONAL READING
- Child Placement Review Board
- Law Guardian
- Permanency Fact Sheet
- What is a CMO?
- Levels of Care Overview
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
+ WEEK TWO
REQUIRED READING
- CASA Court Report Template
- Checklist for Applying the Best Interest
- Foster Parents & Independent Living Coordinators
- Introducing Yourself as a CASA
- Sources of Information
- Strengths in Families
- Talking with Foster Youth
- Tips for Writing Court Reports
- Visiting with Children
ADDITIONAL READING
- Asking the Right Questions and Planning Your Next Steps
- Case Assessment Questions
- Mental Health Resources Links
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
+ WEEK THREE
REQUIRED READING
ADDITIONAL READING
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
+ WEEK FOUR
REQUIRED READING
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
+ WEEK FIVE
REQUIRED READING
- Addressing Racial Bias Checklist
- CASA Court Report Sample
- CASA Court Report Template
- CASA Tips for Writing Court Reports
- Case Party Privilege Information of Information
- Dos and Donts for CASA Volunteer
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Order of Appointment
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
+ COURT REPORTS
+ PRESENTATIONS
- Module 1 Presentation
- Module 2 Presentation
- Module 3 Presentation
- Module 4 Presentation
- Module 5 Presentation
