by Aaron Pankratz | Jun 27, 2019 | *video, Court Procedures
From California CASA Presented on June 21, 2019Presenters: Allison Cruz, Esq. and Georgina Dews, Esq. Webinar Power Point This is a general overview of Dependency Law in California. Great information, even if it is just a review. This training is approved for 1 hour...
by Aaron Pankratz | Feb 22, 2019 | *video, Child Development, Court Procedures, Teens, Trauma, Volunteer Training
Check out these continuing education in-service webinars from California CASA. They cover a wide range of topics and include stories by advocates. Each one counts for 1 hour of continuing education. To complete the training send an email to your advocate supervisor...
by Aaron Pankratz | Oct 16, 2017 | *article, Court Procedures
FYI: The following article is from a newsletter by the Alliance for Children’s Rights. The question comes up frequently. Q: What happens if a relative that is seeking placement of a child lives in a different county from the child? Which county processes the...
by Aaron Pankratz | Dec 19, 2016 | *article, Court Procedures, Volunteer Procedures, Volunteer Training
Communicating with your child’s attorney is an important part of your job as a CASA. When done effectively, it can benefit your child’s case. Done ineffectively, it can create unnecessary complications for the case. The following protocols ensure...
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...
