by Aaron Pankratz | May 17, 2019 | *Interactive training, Best Practices
This is a web-based training for Mandated Reporters (link to training). This is a review of your responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter. This training is approved for 4.5 hours of CE. Be sure to report your hours. Don’t’ have a CASA Connect...
by Aaron Pankratz | Feb 25, 2019 | *article, Best 4 Babies, Best Practices
From the Zero to Three Website Try these tips the next time you play with your child and watch how even the simplest interactions encourage them to learn and explore the world around them. Playtime is special. Not only is it fun, but it is critical to children’s...
by Aaron Pankratz | Oct 14, 2017 | *article, Best Practices, Teens
The following guide is part of the Fostering Futures Training. It is a work in progress. If you don’t find the resource you are looking for contact your Advocate Supervisor. Resource List for TAY
by Aaron Pankratz | Jan 16, 2017 | *article, Best Practices, Building Rapport, Volunteers Only
The following are practices and tips for interacting with non child parties and players for your child case Child’s Attorneys The primary way CASAs communicate with the attorneys is through email. It is the best way to share information about your case with the...
by Aaron Pankratz | Dec 17, 2016 | *article, Best Practices, Volunteer Procedures
Thank you for reporting your hours. This is important information that we collect every month and we can’t do it without you volunteering the hours and reporting them to us. Why do we report hours? The number of volunteer hours reported is a very important metric...
by Aaron Pankratz | Nov 27, 2016 | *article, Best Practices, Court Procedures, Volunteer Training
An experienced advocate Don Stephens served as a CASA for over 7 years. Recently he was asked to talk to the board about his experience. He shared of the challenges that face the kids he served, the joys and disappointments he experienced watching the children go...
