Judge Ernestine Gray, “Uprooted and Traumatized: Avoiding Unnecessary Removals”
On Monday, November 2 at 12:00 PST/3:00 EST be one of the first to watch Judge Ernestine Gray's talk: " Uprooted and Traumatized: Avoiding Unnecessary Removals" by clicking this link. Please note that the video player works best in Chrome or Firefox browsers. You can join in the discussion after the premiere at this link . After the premiere, the videos will be available online for you to […]
Advocate to Advocate
November’s Advocate to Advocate With Lisa Melvin Thursday, November 5, 2020 4:00-5:30 pm Via ZOOM Join other CASAs for a time of sharing, offering advice, and discussion on topics/issues that relate to your casework as a CASA You must have an open case to attend this training. *This counts as 1.5 hours of CASA training. […]
2019 Office of the Family & Children’s Ombuds (OFCO) Report on Child Fatalities and Near Fatalities in Washington State
Join us in a presentation from Patrick Dowd, Washington State Ombud’s Office in a discussion about the agency’s 2019 Report re: Child Fatalities and Near Fatalities in Washington State. Friday, November 6th 1:15pm-2:45pm No pre-registration required; session will be recorded. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83683909176?pwd=ZGNpVTliTWhrWkIreGJVYkZWaFhDdz09
Report Writing 101
With Peer Coordinator Don Dimmitt Wednesday, Nov. 11th 2020 12-1:30 pm Via ZOOM We will need your RSVP early as training packets will be mailed to all attendees on Nov. 5th Do you have a new case and have a Fact Finding report to write? Are you a new CASA getting ready to take on […]
Coping with Holiday Stress
All of us can feel stressed around the holidays. This stress can be amplified by feelings of grief and loss for children and youth in foster care and adoption. This training will help participants identify holiday stress that these children feel, create a healthy environment for the holidays, and how to help children and youth […]
Brown Bag Training: Courtroom 101
Courtroom 101 With Arlene Grover Thursday, November 19th Noon-1:00 pm Via ZOOM We will cover: What are the different court hearings and what is their focus? What do I do while I am sitting in the courtroom waiting for my case to be called? Basic courtroom etiquette This will count as one hour of annual […]
Advocate to Advocate with Lisa & Kenzie
Join your fellow CASAs in an open forum to share struggles, successes, and to learn and network. You must have an open CASA case to attend. Please e-mail Arlene at arleneg@cdcasa.org to register. Once you have registered a Zoom link will be shared with you via email.
CASA Cafe with Lisa Melvin
Lisa Melvin will lead group discussions revolving around a current events topic and relate it back to your work as a Child Advocate. To register please email Arlene Grover at arleneg@cdcasa.org. Once you register you will receive an email with a link to join the Zoom Meeting.
New CASA Review with Arlene Grover
CASAs who were sworn in during 2020 are invited to join Arlene Grover for a volunteer driven review session. Submit the topics you would like to discuss to Arlene before March 2nd. To register, email Arlene at arleneg@cdcasa.org. Once you register you will receive a link for the Zoom Meeting.
Advocate to Advocate
Join your fellow CASAs in an open forum to share struggles, successes, and to learn and network. You must have an open CASA case to attend. To register, email Arlene at arleneg@cdcasa.org. Once you register you will receive a link to the Zoom Meeting.
CASA Volunteer Resource & Training Portal Tour with Heather & Arlene
Join Heather Baker and Arlene Grover on a tour of what trainings and resources are available to you, as a CASA, on our beautiful new CASA website. To register, email Arlene at arleneg@cdcasa.org. Once you register you will receive a link to the Zoom Meeting.
CASA Book Club with Arlene Grover
Our CASA Spring Book Club is open to all CASAs. Our book, nominated and selected by past attendees is If You Tell by Gregg Olsen. Join other CASAs and Arlene Grover for a spirited discussion of this book and share how it relates to our work as Child Advocates. To register, email Arlene at arleneg@cdcasa.org.