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Summer 2008 SFCASA Training

Required Classes and Activities
(for selected applicants)

Week / #  of credits

Dates Offered
Special Dates and Locations Noted

Introducing the CASA Role
(Pre-req for all other classes)

Wk.1 / 3 cr.

Tues, 7/22 (6-9pm)

Introducing the Law, the Child Protective Services and the CourtsWk.1 / 3 cr.Th, 7/24 (6-9pm)

Court Panel Presentation

Wk.2 / 3cr.

Tues, 7/29 (5:45pm-7:45pm). Civic Center Court House; 400 McAllister St., Rm 509

Negotiating Difference

Wk.2 / 2cr.

Th, 7/31 (6-9pm)

Understanding ChildrenWk.3 / 3cr.Tues, 8/5 (6-9pm)
The Impact of Substance Abuse & Dual Diagnosis on Families and Children
Wk.3 / 3 cr.
Th, 8/7 (6-9pm)

Communicating as a CASA

Wk.4 / 3 cr.

Tues, 8/12 (6-9pm)

Through the Eyes of a Child: Working Toward Effective Transitions

Wk.4 / 3 cr.

Th, 8/14 (6-9pm)

Working with Abused and Neglected Children / Mandated Reporting

Wk.5 / 3 cr.

Tues, 8/19 (6-9pm)

Practicing the Role

Wk.5 / 3 cr.

Th, 8/21 (6-9pm)

Pulling it all Together

Wk.6 / 3 cr.

Tues, 8/26 (6-9pm)

Visit & Report on a Community Agency

1 cr.

As arranged

Court Observation

3 cr.

As arranged. Civic Center Court House: 400 McAllister @ Polk; 4th Fl.

Swearing-In Ceremony

Wk.7 / 1 cr.

Th, 8/28 (5:45-6:45p) Civic Center Court House; 400 McAllister, Rm 509

Tues, Wed. and Th. classes are located at 100 Bush St., Ste. 625, from 6-9pm, unless otherwise noted.
Trainees must complete their 37 hours of training within two training cycles.