Here are a number of downloadable documents and resources to help
you complete your duties.
Some of the forms and documents below are in PDF format. You will
need the Acrobat Reader software to use these items. If you do not
have it, you can
download it here.
Court Report Template:
This is a template for writing your court report. It is
available in Microsoft Word format. After
completing the report, you may E-mail it to your case manager, print
and mail it, or deliver it in person.
What to Expect Coloring Book: This is a PDF
version of the coloring book given to children that are facing a
court appearance. These booklets are very large and will require
extended download times for users on dial-up connections. The
booklet is available in both
English and
Spanish
Training
Schedule: This is the syllabus for the South County
Spring new advocate training class in PDF format.
A
Systematic Review of the Impact of Court Appointed Special Advocates:
Taken from the “Journal Of The Center For Families, Children & The
Courts”, this systematic review analyzes the results of 20 studies,
both published and unpublished, assessing the impact of Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The authors report that the
evidence suggests CASA programs have a favorable impact on some
important process indicators.
