CASA Activity
CASA's do this every month
Visit the Child/ren
3 different foster homes
How many placements has the child been in
Child's Wishes
Child's wishes should be expressed solely to the CASA and not second-hand. If the child cannot express their wishes due to age or other ability, note that inability.
Held within 72 hours
Shelter Care
Where the child should live
placement
Every 6 months
attend SAR
1 month
how long has the child been at this placement
Outline of the complaint submitted by Children Services and the unique circumstances that have led the courts to the position they are in, dates, placement prior to agency custody, safety concerns
Case history
12 out of 22 Months Later
Possible Permanent custody
child is depressed
evaluation/counseling
Shelter care, adjudication, disposition, review
Types of hearings
They have made a lot of friends
How many connections have they made
Does the child have specific needs? Are those being met? Outline specific therapeutic services needed, diagnosis, etc.
Childs needs
Within 15-90 days
Adjudication
should the child return to parents/guardians
custody
talk to teachers, Doctors, relatives, Case workers
Investigate
He/she has got into a lot of fights, won't do homework, seems depressed
Areas of concern
Summarize progress being made towards reunification, if any, circumstances of the case, and areas of improvement specific to the child best interest and overall well-being
Summary
Yearly
Review
what is best for the child
best interest
Read compliant, go over court documents, Caseworker notes, School records
Case Review
Gets angry a lot, won't engage with foster family
Childs Demeanor in Placement
Best interest of the child, placement, needed services, drug screens, custody, obligations by any party not fulfilled, etc.
CASA recommendations
At least 30 days after Shelter Care
Disposition
suspected drug abuse
Drug screening