CASA PRE-SERVICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING (MANUAL AND CURRICULUM)
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRE-WORK BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR FIRST VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION:
CLASS ONE:
- Prior to your first class, complete the “pre-work” sections in chapters 1-5 of the “Volunteer Manual”
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 1
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 8–46, “The CASA Role” through the end of the “Bleux Case File.”
- Write down any questions you have about the “Child Welfare History” material.
- Using the “Bleux Case File”, write a case history in one or two paragraphs.
- Write down any questions you have about the case.
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 2
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 66-98, “How Children Grow and Develop” through “The Importance of Family Engagement.”
- Read the “Bleux Case Court Report” provided by your facilitator: VIEW BLEUX CASE COURT REPORT HERE.
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 3
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 126-141, “Understanding Child Trauma” through “Initial Case Notes for the Black-Smith Case.”
- Watch “CASA Sample Interview: 4-Year-Old Child – Part 1” video, and take notes as instructed. WATCH VIDEO HERE.
- Complete the assignment: “Preparation for Interviewing a Child.”
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 4
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 152-171, “Mental Illness in Families” through “Initial Case Notes for the Greene Case.”
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 5
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 176-191, “What is Substance Abuse?” through “Initial Case Notes for the Bass Case.”
- View the methamphetamine videos “Methamphetamine: Before and After” and “Why is Meth One of the World’s Most Addictive Drugs?” ***(WARNING: This video contains explicit language.)***:
***(WARNING: This video contains explicit language.)***
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRE-WORK BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR SECOND VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION:
CLASS TWO:
- Complete the “pre-work” sections in chapters 6-8 of the “Volunteer Manual”
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 6
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 200-217, “Understanding Domestic Violence” through “Initial Case Notes for the Amarillo Case.”
- Write down any questions you have after reading the “Understanding Domestic Violence” section.
- Watch “The Myth of Best Interest” video:
- Complete the “Spent” poverty simulation. ENTER THE SIMULATOR HERE.
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 7
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 226-260, “Youth Aging Out of Foster Care” through “Initial Case Notes for the Brown Case.”
- Watch the “In Brief: How Resilience is Built” video:
3. Complete the “Connecting With Your K–12 Experiences” activity.
VOLUNTEER MANUAL: CHAPTER 8
- In your manual, read the “pre-work” pages 266-292, “Initial Notes for the Redd Case” through “CASA/GAL Volunteer Competencies Review Activity.”
- Using the Redd Case Notes and your program’s court report guide, complete the “Writing Your Court Report Activity” per your facilitator’s instructions.
- Complete the court report.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRE-WORK BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR THIRD VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION:
CLASS THREE:
Prior to your third class, ensure you have completed the following:
- Watched all videos for each chapter.
- Completed all reading and activities in the “Volunteer manual“.
- Completed and turned in the court report.
- Have completed your fingerprinting.