National CASA Podcast

Improving Outcomes for Older Youth

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:02:00 +0000

Older youth often age out of the foster care system without the tools and resources needed to successfully transition to adulthood. CASA and GAL volunteers that have been trained with the National CASA Fostering Futures curriculum are more aware of the needs of older youth and are better able to work alongside them to realize better outcomes. In this podcast, four staff members from the Essex County CASA program in Newark, NJ discuss their experiences implementing Fostering Futures and how they are tracking and documenting outcomes.

First Voice, First Face of CASA

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:01:36 +0000

After 35 years of CASA volunteers representing children in court, we caught up with the man who started it all. In this podcast, hear Judge David Soukup remind us how it all got started.

Meeting the Emotional Needs of Children One Dog at a Time

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:09:19 +0000

Since 2003 specially trained facility dogs have been assisting children and other individuals with physical, psychological or emotional trauma in the court system. In this podcast, Ellen O'Neill-Stephens and Celeste Walsen from the Courthouse Dogs Foundation talk about how this program got started and provide their legal and clinical expertise on how dogs are changing the way emotional needs are being met in the courts, especially with child victims.

Understanding the National CASA Standards and Quality Assurance Process

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:22:00 +0000

This podcast takes a closer look at the most recent revision of the National CASA Standards for Local CASA/GAL Programs. Listen to Shelley Morgan, Sybil Turner and Melissa Protzek discuss the importance of the standards and quality assurance process and talk about some of the reasons behind the most recent revisions.

Teaming Up to Change Children’s Lives

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:26:55 +0000

Glenn and Sherri Eckhardt were named the 2012 Florida GAL Volunteers of the Year. Hear how this husband and wife team has also partnered with other GAL volunteers to more effectively serve on complex cases and form lifelong bonds while ensuring that the basic needs of children in foster care are met.

Addressing Racial Disproportionality and Disparity in Child Welfare

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:14:00 +0000

Judge Louis A. Trosch Jr. of the 26th Judicial District in Mecklenburg County, NC, has done extensive work both personally and professionally to address issues of racial disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Hear Judge Trosch talk about the work he has done and offer ways to address these issues in your own community.

A Judge's Perspective

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:32:00 +0000

In the Fall 2012 issue of the Connection magazine, Judge Joyce Williams Warren of Little Rock, AR, shared her advice to CASA volunteers on working with their judge. In this interview, hear Judge Warren talk about why CASA volunteers are so important, as well as provide insight in working with both younger and older children in the court system.

Training Confident and Effective Volunteers

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:12:00 +0000

Learn how the Flex Learning curriculum can help develop more confident and effective volunteers. In this podcast, program coordinator, Amia Barrows describes this blended learning approach and talks about her experience implementing this new volunteer training in her community.

Providing Hope, Offering Insight

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:36:00 +0000

After spending her childhood in an abusive home and several years in the foster care system, Stephanie Holt finds strength through her work as a CASA volunteer. In this podcast hear Stephanie share her story as she offers hope to foster youth and provides insight for all CASA volunteers.

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:00:00 +0000

We asked members of the National CASA network and Facebook community to describe the successful qualities of a CASA volunteer. Hear some of the responses we received.

Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:32:00 +0000

In this podcast, hear how Educational Advocacy Coordinator Jeff Perry is working to improve the educational outcomes for youth in the San Francisco CASA program and how CASA volunteers can be better advocates for the CASA youth they serve.

2012 National CASA Conference

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:51:00 +0000

In this podcast Dawn Rego, conference and events manager and Anthony Petrarca, training director talk about some of the workshops and events lined up for the 2012 National CASA Conference being held in Washington D.C. June 9-12.

The Peer Coordinator Model - Program Experience

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:54:00 +0000

In this second installment of podcasts on The Peer Coordinator Model we talk with program staff to hear their experiences on transitioning to this model. Megan Shultz from CASA of Lane County in Springfield, OR offers insight into the process including lessons learned and tips that she hopes will be helpful to other CASA programs considering this model.

The Peer Coordinator Model - Program Experience

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:33:00 +0000

In this second installment of podcasts on The Peer Coordinator Model we talk with program staff to hear their experiences on transitioning to this model. Laurie Laughlin from Maricopa County CASA in Phoenix, AZ discusses the challenges she has experienced and the success that she has seen, especially with volunteer retention.

Peer Coordinator Model

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:31:00 +0000

National CASA is working to find ways to provide a CASA volunteer for every child who needs one. In this podcast Michael Heaton, western regional program officer, talks about how CASA programs can maximize their resources, serve more kids and build stronger relationships with their volunteers using a peer-coordinator model.

National CASA Podcast Update

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:39:00 +0000

We thank Rebecca Grossman for pioneering the podcasts for National CASA and we look forward to bringing more educational and informative topics to the CASA/GAL network with new upcoming podcasts with Sybil Turner. Click on the link below to hear what topics you can look forward to. In the meantime, we encourage you to search the podcast library for any topics that you might have missed. If there are topics that you would like to hear more about, please email your ideas to sybilt@casaforchildren.org

Today's Health for Tomorrow

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:42:45 +0000

This podcast is an interview with Syeda Naqvi from CASA of Cook County in which she discusses the importance of a youth's health and its effects on their well being in the future.

Speaking Up for Autism

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:03:20 +0000

This interview is a follow up to the podcast "Autism Spectrum Disorder." It is the story of a volunteer from Coweta CASA, Inc. in Newnan, GA, who advocated for a child diagnosed with autism. You will hear what resources she used and recommendations she made in order to ensure the best possible outcome for the child she served.

A Question of Balance

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:35:47 +0000

The latest edition of "A Question of Balance" is a must-have for every person in our CASA/GAL network, if not for every person who works in child welfare. The book brings together all the pieces of the puzzle we work in and focuses in on what is truly important when decisions are being made. In this podcast Janet Ward, National CASA regional program officer and author of "A Question of Balance", talks about the latest edition of this book.

Making a Lasting Difference

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:01:00 +0000

In this podcast, foster care alumna Lauren Mueller describes how her relationship with her CASA volunteer advocate, Stephanie, changed the way she looked at herself and, ultimately, gave her the motivation and confidence to pursue her goals and dreams. This audio presentation is from the closing session of the 2011 National CASA conference in Chicago, IL.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:33:00 +0000

Stacy Shook, a board certified behavior analyst and the director of Northwest Behavioral Associates in Seattle, WA, discusses autism spectrum disorder, how it may be treated, and possible services for children and their caregivers.

The Diagnosis and the Drug: Use of Psychotropic Medication in the Foster Care System

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:16:00 +0000

Stephen McCrea, CASA Supervisor with CASA for Children in Portland, OR, talks about the history of mental health treatment of foster youth, including the introduction of psychotropic medications, their use now and what a CASA/GAL volunteer should know when working with medicated youth. Before working with the CASA program, McCrea was a crisis counselor and a residential counselor for youth.

Families Living in Poverty

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:00:31 +0000

In this podcast Monica Boguki, a lawyer with the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, discusses issues around families living in poverty, their battle to get out of poverty, and ways a CASA/GAL volunteer advocate can assist these families.

Effects of Bullying in Children

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:16:37 +0000

In this podcast we talk about bullying with Tracy Flynn, a trainer and consultant. She describes signs a child might show, the long-term effects of bullying and how you can help children who are experiencing bullying.

Q&A with Michael Piraino

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:10:03 +0000

You asked the questions, now we have the answers. Hear how National CASA's CEO stays hopeful in today's difficult economic climate and how he feels his role effect our network.

Training Director and Child Advocate

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:13:22 +0000

Brian Washburn, training director at National CASA, became a CASA volunteer advocate in 2007. In this interview he will explain why he became a volunteer and how this work affects his role developing the National CASA curriculum.

Meet Chanin Kelly Rae

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:07:25 +0000

National CASA wants to introduce you to our newest member of the National CASA staff, Chanin Kelly Rae, Senior Director of Inclusion and Equity. In this podcast Chanin talks about what her role is, what are her goals and how the network can collaborate with her to ahieve these goals.

Training as a Retention Tool

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:55:25 +0000

In this podcast, you will hear how CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is keeping volunteers engaged by offering ongoing training opportunities.

Advocating for Children with Developmental Delays

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:08:49 +0000

A CASA volunteer from Washington state who has both personal and professional experience dealing with families affected by developmental delays discusses how to advocate effectively either for children with developmental delays or for children whose parents have delays.

Change of Focus

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:59:15 +0000

In this podcast Alicia Kinser, Program Manager, talks about the process of taking the Family Advocates CASA Program in Boise, ID, from a staff driven model to one of volunteer management.

Project Family Connect: Working with Children and Youth Impacted by Parental Incarceration

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:33:00 +0000

One goal of CASA/GAL advocates is to ensure that the youth they serve visit with their biological parents. When their parents are incarcerated, this task is tricky-but certainly not impossible. In this podcast two woman who work on Project Family Connect describe the importance of the parent/child connection while discussing how advocates may overcome obstacles to facilitating meetings between children and incarcerated parents.

Supporting Children Experiencing Grief and Loss

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:45:28 +0000

In this podcast, Lisa Barsky Firsker Phd., Executive Director from Morris and Sussex Counties, discusses how to work with children who are dealing with the death of a family member or other significant loss in their lives. Firsker describes services children may need and shares tips for volunteers about what they should expect from grieving children and how they can work through their own grief.

A View from the Board

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:19:00 +0000

In this podcast, Suzanne Greenberg, president/CEO of CAN Council Saginaw County and member of the National CASA Board of Trustees, shares how her passion for the CASA mission inspires her efforts as a board member.

Advocating for Immigrant Youth, Part 2

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)-the most common legal status available to immigrant youth-is an important consideration in a growing number of our network's cases. In this podcast, Susan Schmidt, a consultant for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services, discusses why it is important for our volunteer advocates to be familiar with SIJS and the issues immigrant family members might encounter when adjusting to their new country. This is part two of a two-part podcast.

Advocating for Immigrant Youth, Part 1

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)-the most common lawful status available to immigrant youth-is an important consideration in a growing amount of our network's cases. In this podcast, Susan Schmidt, a consultant for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services, provides an introduction to SIJS. This is part one of a two-part podcast.

Communicating with Children Using Drawings

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:37:00 +0000

Lisa Barsky Firsker, PhD explains how the use of simple materials such as crayons, paper, colored pencils and markers can be a powerful way to communicate with a child. As she says: "Inside every quiet child there is a loud voice trying to get out."

Change from Within

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:08:00 +0000

This podcast features National CASA Association Kappa Alpha Theta Program Director of the Year Melissa Protzek of Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.

Volunteer Story - Dee Horn

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:40:00 +0000

This is the second story teller from the 2010 National CASA Conference closing general session. It is a live recording of Dee Horn from Fulton County CASA, Georgia. In this podcast Dee shares his story about his volunteer advocacy work.

Volunteer Story - Leana Lowery

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:01:00 +0000

At the 2010 National CASA Conference we asked four volunteer advocates from our network to share a story at our closing general session about their volunteer work. This podcast is a live recording of our first story teller Leana Lowery, a volunteer advocate from Fulton County CASA, Georgia.

Stories from Youth

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:07:00 +0000

At our 2010 National CASA Conference, we invited volunteers, staff, supporters and others to share their CASA/GAL stories in a story booth. In this week's podcast, we present the first edited interview: a conversation between a youth who recently emancipated from the foster care system and a youth currently in state care.

Volunteer's Story: Jo-Anne Vanin

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:50:00 +0000

Massachusetts CASA volunteer Jo-Anne Vanin explains how she views her role as a volunteer advocate and why she chooses to do this important work.

National CASA CEO Michael Piraino: Technology and Our Network

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:44:00 +0000

National CASA CEO Michael Piraino talks about how new technologies are helping members of our CASA/GAL network improve volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children.

Fostering Connections Legislation and Kinship Care

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:00:00 +0000

The option of placing a foster child in a family member’s home is often overlooked. In this podcast Heidi Redlich Epstein from the American Bar Association talks about the importance of kinship care and ways that the Fostering Connections legislation can increase these placements.

Helping Youth Succeed: A Former Foster Youth's Story, Part II

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:33:00 +0000

This is the second segment of a two-part story. In part one, we heard Michael describe his experiences in foster care. In part two, we hear from two men who helped Michael get where he is today.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: A volunteer advocate's reflection

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:49:00 +0000

As part of National CASA's commemoration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, we asked volunteers from across the country to share their thoughts about Dr. King's legacy and its relevancy to CASA work. This podcast is an interview with one of the volunteers who responded.

Helping Youth Succeed: A Former Foster Youth's Story

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:49:00 +0000

This is part one of a two-part series. In this half you will hear Michael describe his experiences with the foster care system and Rhode Island CASA and share how he was able to overcome the odds. In part two you will hear from the two men who helped Michael get where he is today.

Bringing Youth to the Table

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:54:00 +0000

In this podcast Jacqueline Wilson from Louisiana CASA Association discusses the importance of including the youth in the decision making process in creating their plan.

National CASA CEO Michael Piraino

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:00 +0000

National CASA's CEO Michael Piraino shares his thoughts on how our network's advocacy changes the lives of the children we serve, which ultimately changes the world.

The Effects of Methamphetamine on Children

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:44:00 +0000

Lynn Riemer, expert on drug manufacturing, explains the effects of methamphetamine on the families and children we serve. Lynn was a presenter at our 2009 National CASA Conference and will be returning to speak at our 2010 National CASA Conference in Atlanta, April 16-19.

Finding Your Racial and Ethnic Identity in Foster Care

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:58:00 +0000

Former foster youth Angel Adams tells her story of her racial and ethnic journey while in foster care. Angel is a member of Facing Foster Care in Alaska, and her artwork has appeared on the cover of National CASA's Connection magazine.

Volunteer Story - Joe Sternberg

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:49:00 +0000

Volunteer advocate Joe Sternberg tells the story of his experience as a CASA volunteer.

Interview with Judge Dean Lewis

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:42:00 +0000

Retired Judge Dean Lewis, editor of The Judges' Page newsletter, shares her perspective on the importance of the work of CASA/GAL volunteers in the courtroom.

So What Is the Curriculum Advisory Committee Anyway?

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:20:00 +0000

National CASA staff and others from our network describe what the Curriculum Advisory Committee does and how our programs benefit from their work.

Advocating for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:10:00 +0000

LaRae Oberloh, program manager with the Sioux Falls Area CASA Program, discusses ways a CASA/GAL volunteer can effectively advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in foster care.

Program Staff Member Experiences: Iowa

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:30:00 +0000

Four Iowa program staff members discuss the requirements, challenges and rewards of CASA work.

Children and the Current Economic Situation

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:07:00 +0000

Michael Piraino, National CASA CEO, discusses how the current economic situation is affecting the children we serve.

A Volunteer's Experience: Ryan

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:06:00 +0000

Ryan Whitfill, a volunteer with Dallas CASA, shares his experiences as a new advocate.

Intercultural Communication

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:04:00 +0000

Kali Scolnick, educator and intercultural consultant, discusses the importance of intercultural communication.

Male Volunteer Recruitment: Arkansas

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:21:00 +0000

Jullian Holloway, state director of Arkansas, describes a male volunteer recruitment model.

Teen Adoption II

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:19:00 +0000

Jen Braun and Michelle Chalmers from Ampersand Families discuss teen adoption (second part of a two part series).

Teen Adoption

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:54:00 +0000

Jen Braun and Michelle Chalmers from Ampersand Families discuss teen adoption (first part of a two part series).

National CASA Staff Inclusiveness Team

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:57:00 +0000

Sharon Heiber from National CASA discusses the organization's Staff Inclusiveness Team.

History of Our Network

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:56:00 +0000

Susanne Smith, program director at the Fourth Judicial District Guardian ad Litem Program in Minneapolis, talks about the history of our network.

Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:54:00 +0000

Carmela Welte, Deputy CEO, discusses the new federal legislation Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act.

Adoption Story: Joni

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:52:00 +0000

Joni Tamalonis, National CASA's evaluation specialist, talks about adopting her daughter.

Child Development: Zero to Three

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:51:00 +0000

Lucy Hudson of Zero to Three discusses how foster home placement can affect the development of an infant.

Succession Planning

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:51:00 +0000

Janet Ward, National CASA program specialist, talks about succession planning and its importance for programs.

Everyone Ready

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:50:00 +0000

Terene Bennett, National CASA training specialist, introduces Everyone Ready, a new training tool for program staff.

Child Welfare and Immigration

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:48:00 +0000

Ken Borelli, MSW, discusses situations in which children are involved with both the child welfare and immigration systems.

Foster Youth Experience: Amanda

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:47:00 +0000

Former foster youth Amanda Metivier and Alaska State Director Marion Hallum discuss Facing Foster Care in Alaska, a foster youth advocacy program.

National CASA Strategic Plan

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:45:00 +0000

Michael Piraino, National CASA CEO, discusses the organization's strategic planning process.

A Volunteer's Experience: Lorine

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:44:00 +0000

Lorine Hall, a volunteer from Anchorage, AK, discusses the value she finds in being an advocate.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:43:00 +0000

Carolyn Hartness discusses FASD and a CASA/GAL volunteer advocates role in ensuring a child receives the needed services.

Continuing Education Cookbook

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:42:00 +0000

Brian Washburn, the National CASA Training Director, introduces the Continuing Education Cookbook.

Working with Child Protective Services (CPS)

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:41:00 +0000

Alex Parks-Sudan, a child protective services worker, discusses fostering good relationships with CASA/GAL advocates.

Domestic Violence

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:40:00 +0000

Gwen Hurst-Anderson, state director of Nebraska CASA, discusses domestic violence and its effect on volunteer advocacy.

Program Expansion

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:39:00 +0000

Sally Erny, National CASA chief program officer, explains the process of local programs expanding into neighboring districts.

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:38:00 +0000

Isabel Morales, senior project associate with Casey Family Services, talks about permanent solutions for youth aging out of the foster care system.

Foster Youth Experience: Jessica

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:36:00 +0000

Jessica Hildebrand shares her experience of being in foster care and emancipating out of the system.

Male Volunteer Recruitment

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:34:00 +0000

Executive Director Paige Greene of Richland County CASA discusses the “CASA Quarterbacks” male volunteer recruitment model.

Educational Advocacy

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:33:00 +0000

Kathleen McNaught of the American Bar Association talks about the importance of education in the lives of children and how CASA/GAL volunteers can ensure that educational needs are being met.

A Volunteer's Experience: Kris

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Kris Gonzales, a staff member at National CASA and a volunteer advocate with King County Dependency CASA, talks about her work as a volunteer.

Stakeholder Surveys

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:30:00 +0000

Joni Tamalonis, National CASA evaluation specialist, discusses stakeholder surveys.

Dually Involved Youth

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:28:00 +0000

Cynthia Chauvin, program director with Jefferson County CASA in Harvey, LA, talks about working with youth involved in both the foster care and juvenile court systems.

Inclusion and Outreach Committee

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:27:00 +0000

Veronica Montaño-Pilch from the National CASA Association introduces the organization’s new Inclusion and Outreach Committee.

Kinship Care

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:26:00 +0000

Ken Bryson from Generations United discusses kinship care.

A Volunteer's Experience: Dee

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:24:00 +0000

Dee Horn, a CASA volunteer from Atlanta, GA, describes his first case and offers advice to new volunteers.

Forgotten Children Reflections

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:23:00 +0000

National CASA staff members reflect on the May 2008 Forgotten Children event in Washington, DC.

Attachment Theory In Children II

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:18:00 +0000

Danielle Kassow, research and development associate from Thrive by Five, discusses attachment theory in children.

Attachment Theory in Children

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:20:00 +0000

Part one of our discussion of early childhood development with Danielle Kassow, research and development associate from Thrive by Five.

The Invest In Kids Act

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:11:00 +0000

Carmela Welte, deputy CEO of the National CASA Association, explains the pending Invest in Kids Act and its effect on the CASA/GAL network.

Vision For Our Network

staff@nationalcasa.org (staff@nationalcasa.org) — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:52:00 +0000

National CASA CEO Michael Piraino shares his observations of the work of CASA/GAL programs and offers his vision for the future of our work.