Advocate Resources
CASA Volunteer Training

CASA Volunteer training is 30 hours and covers a wide variety of subjects including: Overview of the Law, Policies and Procedures, Dynamics of Abuse and Neglect, Substance Abuse, Cultural Diversity, Court Report Writing and Interviewing, the Court Process, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. In addition, all volunteers observe court proceedings and participate in a screening interview. Cleveland County CASA conducts volunteer training four times a year.

CLEVELAND COUNTY CASA, INC.
(Serving the 21st Judicial District – Cleveland, McClain & Garvin Counties)
2012 CASA VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULE – Session 1
Location: Norman Regional Health System Education Center – 901 N. Porter

Mon., Jan. 23              Orientation:  Overview of the Law/Policies                                5:30 p.m.
                                    & Procedures/CASA volunteer case presentation
                                    Kathleen Romero, MSW, Executive Director
                                    Note:   3 hour session

Tues., Jan. 24              Dynamics of Abuse and Neglect/Sexual Abuse                          5:30 p.m.
                                   Kelsey Hanna, Advocate Supervisor

 Thurs., Jan. 26             Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse                                       5:30 p.m.
                                    Maegan Brundage, BSW, Advocate Supervisor

 Mon., Jan. 30              Cultural Diversity/ICWA                                                         5:30 p.m.
                                    Kathleen Romero

Tues., Jan. 31              Court Process/Court Report Writing                                        5:30 p.m.
                                    Tiffany Page, MSW, Advocate Supervisor
                                    Note: 2 ½ hour session

Mon., Feb. 6                Communicating as a CASA                                                    5:30 p.m.
                                    Tiffany Page

Tues., Feb. 7                Permanency for Children                                                        5:30 p.m.       
                                    Jackie Ratkey, Advocate Supervisor

Mon., Feb 13               Juvenile Panel – Judge, Asst. DA, DHS                                   5:30 p.m.
                                    Suzanne Annesley – Juvenile Officer

Sessions last for two hours, except where noted otherwise. As training is held during the dinner hour, please feel free to bring a brown bag/carry out dinner. Dress is casual. To register, please call the CASA office at 405-360-5295 or reply via email to: suzannecccasa@aol.com

CASA Volunteer Forms
CASA Monthly Report Form    Court Report Form  Select the file names above to download the forms.
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