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Education and Youth in Out-of-Home Care
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Module IV. Unit 3: What To Do With Your Information
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Activity 1 |
Keeping Track of Your Observations | |
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Keeping accurate records of
observations is critical for CASA/GAL volunteers. By documenting
what you see and comparing it to “typical” development, you will
enhance your ability to report accurate and timely information
to the judge. Click to view an observation log on Raydeen, Alex, and Trina |
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| Activity 2 | Gathering Additional Information | |
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In addition to observing and
documenting a child’s progress, it is also important for a
CASA/GAL volunteer to gather additional information on the case
to report to the judge and make appropriate recommendations. Click to view a phone log on Raydeen |
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| Activity 3 | Including Information in Your Court Report | |
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Reporting accurate
information to the judge is an important part of a CASA/GAL
volunteer’s job. Keeping up-to-date records of observations
and contacts will help in writing an accurate court report,
which reflects the best interest of the child. Click to read |
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| Activity 4 | Judge’s Checklist | |
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This checklist from the
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Casey
Family Programs, and TeamChild® outlines the array of
questions that may be asked in a courtroom regarding the
educational needs of children and youth in foster care. Click to view the presentation |
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Please click on Unit 4 to move on in your training: |
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National CASA Association |