CASA 101
Are you interested in being a CASA Guardian ad Litem? Perhaps you would like more information before you make the commitment. This is the class for you. 1 Hour long and it will answer all your questions and start preparing you to take our core training camp. E-mail Leslie at lesliem@familyadvocate.org to sign up for one of these information courses.
January 11
8:30am-9:30am
12pm-1:00pm
5:30pm-6:30pm
January 25
8:30am-9:30am
12pm-1:00pm
5:30pm-6:30pm
February 8
8:30am-9:30am
12pm-1:00pm
5:30pm-6:30pm
February 22
8:30am-9:30am
12pm-1:00pm
5:30-6:30pm
CASA Training Camp (Core Training)
This is a condensed, intensive format to complete the majority of required training to become a CASA Volunteer. (All trainings are subject to change. Participants will be notified only if they RSVP and are on the training lists)
Next Training Begins: January 30, 2012
Training classes are held at: Family Advocates, 3010 W State St, Boise, ID 83703
January 30, 2012
5:30pm-8:30pm
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Intro to Volunteer Role
Role of Department of
Health and Welfare |
Brad Talbutt |
February 1, 2012
5:30pm-8:30pm
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Understanding Children |
Families First Parent Educators |
February 2, 2012
5:30-8:30pm
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Cultural Diversity
Understanding Families, Part 1
Understanding Families Part 2
Case File Discussion |
Dr. Misty Wall
Nancy Sharp, LSW
Marcia Brothers, LMSW |
February 6, 2012
5:30pm-8:30pm |
Intro to the Law, CP Cystem & the Courts
Case File Discussion |
Andrew Ellis, Ada Co. Prosecutor
Adam Kimball, Ada Co. Public Defender
Mike Elia, Family Advocates' Legal Counsel/ Vol. Attorney
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February 8, 2012
5:30pm-8:30pm
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Report Writing & Monitoring
Case File Discussion |
Tracy Curran |
February 9, 2012
5:30pm-8:30pm
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Investigation
Communicating as a Volunteer
Pulling It All together |
Shannon Baldrey
Erin Smith
CASA Supervisors
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For any questions about training and to RSVP, please contact Leslie by calling 345.3344 ext. 1015 or by email at lesliem@familyadvocate.org
CASA Continuous Training Camp (Core Training)
None scheduled at this time.
In-Service Training -- Continued Education
In-service trainings are provided to meet the annual required 12 hours of continuing education
for volunteers. We provide training through our program as well as to make efforts to inform
volunteers about other trainings being offered in the community. Space is limited so please RSVP to Leslie at lesliem@familyadvocate.org or call at 345-3344 ext 1015.
Our 2011 Dates, Speakers, and Topics are listed below.
January 26, 2012: TBA
February 23, 2012: TBA
Community Trainings (None at this time)
We will continue to update this section as we become aware of trainings being offered in the
community. If you know of an appropriate training, please contact the office 345-3344 and we'll
post the info here!
The training listed would count for in-service hours! Remember, you need 12 hours of continuing
education each year. Get an early start!
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