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Thank you for your interest in becoming a San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate (SFCASA). If you would like to learn more about the possibility of becoming a SFCASA Volunteer please join us at one of our upcoming 45-minute information sessions.
There are 4 training programs per year. The summer training program is nearing capacity. Attendance at a 45-minute information session is the first step in the application process. Please note: meetings are sometimes held at different locations.

R.S.V.P. to Mr. Karey Fenderson at karey@sfcasa.org or call 415-399-6136. Thank you!

Upcoming Info Sessions:
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
1. The afternoon session: 12:00pm-12:45pm will be held at Starbucks Coffee Co, 455 Market at First St.
2. The evening session: 6:00pm-6:45pm will be held at the SF Casa Office: 100 Bush Street @ Battery, Ste. 625

Thursday, July 11, 2008
1. The afternoon session: 12:00pm-12:45pm will be held at the SF Casa Office: 100 Bush Street @ Battery, Ste. 625
2. The evening session: 6:00pm-6:45pm will be held at the SF Casa Office: 100 Bush Street @ Battery, Ste. 625

See How to Become a CASA Volunteer for further information and to download an application. It is helpful, but not required, to bring a completed volunteer application to the info session.

Spring 2008 Training Schedule
Summer 2008 Training Schedule

The Fall 2008 schedule will be posted by 8/15/08. Trainings will run every Tues and Thurs evening (6-9pm) for 6 consecutive weeks beginning mid September 08.

SFCASA SUMMER
CONTINUING EDUCATION
(Open to current CASAs and CASA trainees only)

Email RSVP info to Mr. Karey Fenderson at karey@sfcasa.org or call 415-399-6136 with: 1-your name, 2-your contact info and 3- the training/s you wish to attend. Thank you!

1. Adolescent Mental Health Issues,
Wednesday, 7/30/08 (6-8:30 pm).
Trainer: PAMELA PARKINSON, Ph. D, LCSW
Foster youth are at greater risk of having mental health and behavioral issues related to their backgrounds of abuse and neglect. Obtain an overview of mental health issues for adolescents in out-of-home care including the impact of trauma, range of conditions, and counseling and treatment guidelines. Mood, anxiety, behavior, and psychotic disorders as well as approaches for addressing specific conditions and behavior issues will be discussed.

2. Educational Advocacy,
Wednesday 8/20/08 (6-8:30 pm).
Trainer: JEFF PERRY, Educational Advocacy Coordinator.
Part I: Panel of Education Experts, followed by Q & A.
Part II: Active CASA Volunteer Panel, followed by Q & A. This class is required for all CASA volunteers recently assigned to a case.

3. Back by Popular Demand-
Choosing Your Words Wisely: Using Spoken and Written Language Effectively with your CASA Child,
Wednesday, 8/27/08 (6-8:30 pm).
Trainer-LYNN LOAR, Ph.D., LCSW.
This class will be capped at 10 participants. Please RSVP early to ensure a spot at the table.

Attending one continuing education class per quarter will ensure you meet your 12 hours of annual continuation requirements.

Please keep sending your requests for new and
helpful continuing education topics. Thank you!