Upcoming Events
One-hour introduction to CASA and the role of the volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children. Offered via Zoom on alternating first Friday mornings and second Thursday evenings.
One-hour introduction to CASA and the role of the volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children. Offered via Zoom on alternating second Friday mornings and third Wednesday evenings.
The pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 Annual Conference of the National CASA/GAL Association, which was originally planned for Washington D.C. in June. In its place, the National CASA/GAL Association will host a two-day virtual conference. The conference is open to the general public and targeted to CASA program staff and volunteers.
CASA of New York State (CASANYS) is partnering with local CASA programs to offer regional pre-service training. Offered entirely online, this 35-hour course is based on the curriculum developed by the National CASA/GAL Association. The course is a combination of online learning using Moodle, a platform used by many colleges and universities, and virtual “in person” group sessions on Zoom. On Zoom, instruction will be a combination of large group learning and smaller, local learning sessions. Moodle coursework is completed on an independent basis between Zoom classes.
This pre-service training is a requirement for all those wishing to become CASA advocate volunteers. Internet and computer access are required. CASA will provide training on using Moodle and Zoom for those who are new to either or both platforms.
For Fall 2020, CASANYS is partnering with CASA of the Southern Tier and CASA of Rochester and Monroe County. Also, beginning 9/14/2020, CASANYS will be partnering with CASA of Westchester and CASA of Rockland Counties as well as Onondaga CASA and CASA of Jefferson County. Beginning 9/21/20, CASANYS will be partnering with Dutchess County CASA and Orange/Sullivan/Ulster County CASAs. Additional trainings may be offered. Please check back or contact your local program to learn more. Registration is limited to 15 per training session.
Fall 2020
Mondays, with exception of 10/13, which is re-scheduled to Tuesday due to Columbus or Indigenous People’s Day. Time TBA. Introduction is 90 minutes in length. Module 1 through 5 are three hours each.
9/14 Introductions and Orientation
9/21 Module 1: Getting Started
9/28 Module 2: Strengths and Risks
10/5 Module 3: Cultural Competency and Disproportionality
10/13 Module 4: Achieving Permanence
10/19 Module 5: Wrapping
10/26 Optional Local Module
