THE NATIONAL CASA PRESERVICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Chapter 1 The CASAGAL Volunteer Role PreWork Recap Chapter Overview amp Competencies The Volunteer Role The Child Welfare System Working a Case ID: 803910
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Lift up a child's voice
A child's life
.™
THE NATIONAL CASA PRE-SERVICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Slide2Chapter 1:
The CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
Pre-Work Recap, Chapter Overview & Competencies
The Volunteer Role
The Child Welfare System
Working a Case
Chapter Wrap-Up: Review & Evaluation
Chapter 2: Pre-Work
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Slide3Chapter 1:
Pre-Work
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Read the
“CASA/GAL
V
olunteer Job Description”
provided by the facilitator.
Read
“Developing
Competencies for CASA/GAL Volunteer
Work”
checklist, and
mark
the areas that are your strengths and the areas that you want to work on.
Read the
“Child
Welfare
History”
handout and
write
down any questions you have.
Read the “Alphabet Soup” list of acronyms used by your local CASA/GAL program and court system.
Read the
“
Bleux
Case
File”
and
write
a one-to-two-paragraph case history and a few questions.
Slide4Chapter 1:
Pre-Work
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This chapter introduces you to your fellow training participants and provides an overview of information about the CASA/GAL volunteer role and the child welfare system.
Slide5Competency Category
Knowledge, Skill
s
& Attribute
s
Development in Chapter 1
CASA/GAL Role
Knows how to define the CASA/GAL volunteer role
Understands the function of a CASA/GAL report to the Court
Understands the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to succeed as
a CASA/GAL
volunteer
Foundation of Knowledge
Understands the nature and scope of the roles of others (e.g., caseworkers, attorneys, therapists, etc.)
Understands the nature and scope of the child welfare system
Knows the importance of the federal laws that impacts his/her advocacy
Understands a child’s journey through the child welfare system
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Chapter 1:
Chapter Overview and Competencies
Slide6Chapter 1:
The CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
Pre-Work Recap, Chapter Overview & Competencies
The Volunteer Role
The Child Welfare System
Working a Case
Chapter Wrap-Up: Review & Evaluation
Chapter 2: Pre-Work
6
Slide7Introductions and Expectations
1B
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1A
Chapter 1:
The
CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
Slide8The mission of the
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
, together with its state and local member programs, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every abused or neglected child in the United States can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive.
Making a Lifelong Difference Video
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Chapter 1:
The
National CASA Association Mission
1B
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Chapter 1:
[Your Program’s] Mission
1B
Slide10Information Gathering
Facilitation
Advocacy
Monitoring
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Chapter 1:
Key Components of The Volunteer Role
1C
Slide1110 days ago
: Deshawn
Bleux
, a 2-month-old child who appeared to show symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, is admitted to the hospital. Father took child to the hospital when he could not be woken for his regular 10 pm feeding.
8 days ago
: Child remains in the hospital with an injury more severe than previously thought.
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Role:
Bleux
Case
Chapter 1:
Impact of CASA/GAL
1C
Slide126 days ago
: Deshawn to be released from the hospital and placed in foster care. Father, Miles Bleux
, denies shaking the child.
5 days ago: Mother refused to say anything other than she was not home at the time of the incident.
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Role:
Bleux
Case
Chapter 1:
Impact of CASA/GAL
1C
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Required Levels of Competencies for
CASA/GAL Role
CASA/GAL Role
Communication
Cultural Competence
Sound Judgment
Initiative
Foundations of Knowledge
Self-Care
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Chapter 1:
Competencies for Volunteer Advocates
1D
Slide14Parameters of CASA/GAL Volunteer Relationships
Volunteer-Child Relationship Dilemmas
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Chapter 1:
Competencies for Volunteer Advocates
1E
Slide15Pre-Work Recap, Chapter Overview & Competencies
The Volunteer Role
The Child Welfare System
Working a Case
Chapter Wrap-Up: Review & Evaluation
Chapter 2: Pre-Work
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Chapter 1:
The CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
Slide161974
1980
1997
1978
1999
2008
Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act
Indian Child Welfare Act
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act
Adoption and Safe Families Act
Foster Care Independence Act
Fostering Connections to Success & Increasing Adoptions Act
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Chapter 1:
Key Laws
1F
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[if you have one]
Introduction to the Child Welfare System
Child Welfare Chart
Chapter 1:
Local Child Welfare Chart
1F
Slide18[Note: Insert/change terms
to reflect local terminology]
The Child
CASA/GAL Volunteer
Attorney for the CASA/GAL Program or Child
Parents/Caretakers Named in the Petition
Attorney for the Parent/Caretaker
Child Protection Agency Caseworker
Attorney for the Child Protection Agency, County or State
Indian Child’s Tribe
Judge
PARTICIPATES
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Chapter 1:
Who Participates in a Case?
1G
Slide19Pre-Work Recap, Chapter Overview & Competencies
The Volunteer Role
The Child Welfare System
Working a Case
Chapter Wrap-Up: Review & Evaluation
Chapter 2: Pre-Work
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Chapter 1:
The CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
Slide20Most essential aspect of your work
The vehicle you use to present information you have gathered
Visible documentation of your involvement in the case
Judges rely on these reports to make informed decisions
All CASA/GAL programs require submittal of court reports
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Chapter 1:
Introduction to the Court Report
1H
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Chapter 1:
Review
In this chapter, you learned about:
The mission of National CASA Association
How CASA/GAL makes a difference in the life of abused children
The CASA/GAL volunteer role and tasks
The competencies required for the role and their levels
The child welfare laws
How the child welfare and court system work together
The components of the court reports
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Chapter 1:
Evaluation
Please fill out the Chapter 1 volunteer training evaluation and give to the facilitator.
Slide23Casey Family Programs Child Welfare Chart
Alphabet Soup Handout
Making a Lifelong Difference
Video
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Chapter 1:
Resources
Slide24Read through the pre-work:
How Children Grow and Develop
Children’s Needs
Importance of Attachment in Child Development
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
State Definition of Abuse and Mandatory Reporting Laws
Risk Factors for Child Abuse and Neglect
Court Report
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Chapter
2:
Pre-Work