Resources for Current Volunteers
Policy and procedure manual updated 2025
Guide for gathering information from an interview with the child
Guide for gathering information from an interview with the in-home relative placement
Tips and resources for virtually meeting with children, testifying virtually, etc.
A step by step guide to approaching your new case as a CASA.
A brief guide to using Optima.
Links and passcodes for various recordings from the CASA Training Academy.
An illustration of the "upstairs" and "downstairs" brain, provided at the 2023 TBRI training at Chilplace.
A guide detailing the program structure, benefits, and eligibility requirements of Foster Success.
Slideshow providing an overview of the TPR process.
Standard exception form to provide justification for less frequent child visits
Template for note taking while conducting interviews
Guide for gathering information from an interview with the foster parent (non-relative)
Resources for better understanding children who are dealing with mental health, behavior, or learning challenges.
Safety reminder tips to keep in mind prior to a making a visit.
A more in-depth guide to using Optima.
A list of acronyms that you may encounter in your work as a CASA.
Legislative updates from March 2024.
Resources from the 2024 suicide prevention training.
An introduction to no contact orders in CHINS cases.
Blank template for a Child's Report to Court
Guide detailing how to proceed after the Dispositional Hearing.​
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Guide for gathering information from parents
A guide explaining what a CASA is to children involved with the child welfare system.
Information about how children develop throughout childhood and useful tips to keep them safe at each stage.
A glossary of terms related to sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, etc.
A short guide to supporting older foster youth.
Slides from a presentation on TPRs.
Running List of state office trainings