Spring 2008 SFCASA Training Program

Required Classes and Activities
(for applicants invited to training)

Week / #  of credits

Dates Offered                
(special dates and locations noted)

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

Wk.1 / 3 cr.

T, 4/8 (6-9pm)

Introducing the Law, the Child Protective Services & the Courts

Wk.2 / 3cr.

T, 4/15 (6-9pm)

Court Panel Presentation (CPP)

Wk.2 / 2cr.

W 4/16 (5:45pm-7:45pm). Civic Center Court House; 400 McAllister St, Rm 509

Communicating as a CASA Volunteer

Wk.3 / 3 cr.

T, 4/22 (6-9pm)

Negotiating Difference

Wk.4 / 3 cr.

T, 4/29 (6-9pm)

The Impact of Substance Abuse, DV & Mental Health Issues on Children & Families

Wk.5 / 3 cr.

T, 5/6 (6-9pm)

Understanding Children

Wk.6 / 3 cr.

T, 5/13 (6-9pm)

Understanding Permanent Family Connections

Wk.7 / 3 cr.

T, 5/20 (6-9pm)

Working with Abused and Neglected Children & Mandated Reporting

Wk.9 / 3 cr.

T, 6/3 (6-9pm)

Practicing the Role: Gathering Information, Reporting and Monitoring

Wk.10 / 3 cr.

T, 6/10 (6-9pm)

Pulling it all Together

Wk.11 / 3 cr.

T, 6/17 (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, 4^th Fl.

Swearing-In Ceremony

Wk.12 / 1 cr.

Tues 6/24 (5:45-6:45pm). Civic Center Court House; 400 McAllister, Rm 509