CASA/ GAL Role
What does CASA and GAL stand for?
What is: Court Appointed Special Advocates and Guardian Ad Litem (attorney for minor)
This law states that it is always in the best interest of an Indian child or Native American to have the tribe determine what is best for the child's future.
*Name the law*
What is:
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
List three things CASA volunteers are NOT allowed to do with children on their case.
What is:
Buy gifts, transport children, counsel, give legal advice, develop intimate relationship, take them to your house, baby-sit, spend long periods of time alone or out of view of others, spend the night.
This video shared stories from women who experienced domestic violence. Each of these survivors talked about why they made the decisions to depart or not.
* Name the video
What is: "Why We Stayed"
What is the difference between being an advocate and a mentor?
What is:
Advocate: focus on best interest of child, give suggestions for resources, limited interaction, structured
Mentor: being a positive influence and assist with long term events, (more freedom and flexibility to be there for the child)
Who are considered mandated reporters?
Who are: physcains and medical examiners/ professionals, teachers, interns, probation officers, law enforcement officers, child care workers, DCFS workers, school personnel, advocates assigned to child pursuant, day care workers, etc.
What is Minimum Sufficient Level of Care?
What is:
Physical (food, clothing, shelter, medical care, safety, protection)
Emotional (attachment between parent/guardian)
Developmental (education, special help for children with disabilities)
*cultural consideration is also important*
Acute, Chronic, Complex, and Historical are identified as the ____ _____ of ____.
* Fill in the blanks*
What is:
the four types of trauma discussed in training.
According to National CASA Pre-Service Volunteer Curriculum, what are behavioral signs of Childhood Domestic Violence for adolescents?
*Identify the signs*
What is:
Dating violence, bullying others, drug or alcohol use, criminal behavior, running away, attempting suicide, inflecting self-harm, frequent tardiness/absence from school/activities/work, early sexual activity
What services can you recommend for a youth with a parent that suffers from substance abuse?
What is:
ALANON, counseling, coping ideas for youth (school activities, sports, etc).
This person's primary role is to be the eyes and ears of the courtroom and advocate for the best interest of the child.
Whose role is it?
Who is: CASA Volunteers
What does using a strength-based approach mean?
What is: acknowledging the resources that exist within a family and tapping into them. Not using a deficits lens.
What are the seven C's of resilience?
What is:
Confidence, Character, Connection, Control, Competence, Contribution, Coping
What are the main three competency categories?
What is:
Cultural Competency, Foundation of Knowledge, and Communication
What is missing from the acronym LGBT__, __, __ ?
What is: Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus (+)
How many key acts were created to support and encourage the safety of minors?
What is: a set of laws created to advocate for and protect children.
There are 11 key acts created to support and ensure the safety of minors.
What are the expectations and requirements the CASA volunteer must do in the court report___?
Bonus: 50 pts: Who's name (s) should be included in a court report
What is:
submit 10-14 days prior to court date, be objective and consistent with dates, save everything, review feedback, revise
Bonus: Judge and child (ren)
What are the two major risk factors of abuse or neglect?
*according to the National CASA Pre-Service Curriculum*
What is Poverty and Mental Illness
What are some knowledge, skills, and attributes associated with cultural competency.
*Identify the skills*
What is:
checking and recognizing own biases
educate oneself on community and resources available
avoid stereotypes and assumptions when working with diverse groups
What are possible obstacles LGBTQIA+ youth might encounter in foster care?
What is:
abandonment, self-hatred, severe usage of drugs and alcohol, isolation, bullying, homelessness.
True or False: It is CASA's responsibility to research and obtain services for the children on their case?
What is: False
What are the signs of abuse?
*identify signs that can be recognized as abuse*
What is:
withdrawal, unexplained marks or bruises, extreme weight loss, not adequately dressed for the weather, etc.
What effects might a parent's mental illness have on children?
What is: .
early exposure to adult responsibilities (i.e. taking care of self and younger siblings), depression, lack of social involvement, fear, substance use or abuse, behavior difficulties, educational challenges, etc.
What are some community resources that can help increase your cultural competence?
*Name/identify the resources
What is:
local library, museums, the internet, community agencies (nonprofits, health department), communities of faith, community groups
What is the role of a CASA volunteer?
What is:
gather information, facilitate, advocate, and monitor a case.
Be objective, be consistent, and complete 12 hours of continued education