As part of our mission to support the continuing education of advocate volunteers and to connect CASA volunteers across the state, CASA of New York State offers continuing education training and workshops and promotes trainings offered by partner organizations.
The child welfare field is continually evolving. The needs of the children and families served by CASA are complex. Because of this, it is requirement that all CASA volunteers engage in at least 12 hours of continuing education, also known as in-service training, annually.
In addition to supporting CASA volunteers and staff, CASA opens some training to families served by CASA and service providers with whom CASA collaborates.
Upcoming trainings include:
Patricia Russell, Author
Judith Gerber, Esq.
Chief Attorney of the Attorneys for Children Unit at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
book read: foster to friends
Wednesday March 5th | 6:00 to 7:00pm
Offered via Zoom
Open to CASA volunteers, volunteers in training, CASA staff, service providers with whom CASA collaborates, and community members
Join CASANYS for a lively discussion with the author, Patricia Russell. Registration is required.
Six-year-old Dominic unexpectedly finds himself living with a new family after being placed in foster care. His foster brother, Ezekial, narrates Dominic’s journey from placement to his return home, detailing the challenges he faces adjusting to a new life.
Walk with Dominic through a wide range of emotions as he struggles to leave his mother and fit in at a new home and school. Sometimes scared and confused, but other times excited and happy, Dominic is a real boy living out the reality of foster care. And Ezekial, with the help of his mom, encourages his friends and readers alike to consider Dominic’s perspective.
Dominic’s story discusses one potential outcome for children in foster care and shares valuable lessons in acceptance, diversity and inclusion.
School Matters for Court-Involved Children:
An Opportunity for CASAs that Help Children Flourish
Tuesday March 25th and Thursday March 27th | 6:00 to 7:30pm
Offered via Zoom
Open to CASA volunteers, volunteers in training, CASA staff, service providers with whom CASA collaborates, and community members
In this two-part series, Judith Gerber, Esq. will introduce CASA’s to the law, tools and strategies to help children better flourish in school.
The first session will address the legal responsibilities of child welfare agencies; children’s entitlements to school stability; accessing school records; and the school discipline process.
The second session will explore the ins and outs of special education and ways to advocate effectively for children in the school arena.