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Information on this page is for
CASA Advocates
Note: Topics below can be viewed by clicking on them. Each tab contains links to reference documents. Most of these reference documents are stored on this site (Folder = Documents\ForADVOCATES)). Please email Danielle or call her at 761-2956, Ext. 102 if you wish to add to this list.
Educational Resources
- General Education
- Special Education
- School Calendars
Resources and Reference Materials
- Mental and physical disabilities
- ADHD
- Autism
- Autism Fact Sheet (PDF file)
- “Psychotropic Medication and Children in Foster Care: Tips for Advocates and Judges” – American Bar Associate - Center on Children and the Law - Author JoAnne Solchany, PhD, ARNP – October 2011 (link to article)
- “Drugs Used for Psychotics Go to Youths in Foster Care” – NY Times article by BENEDICT CAREY Published: November 20, 2011 (link to article)
- Working with the Dependency system
- Drug / Alcohol Abuse
- Education and learning challenges
- Working with Children & Teens
- Gangs & Gang Culture
- Culture and Diversity
- Adoption & Permanency
- Family Dynamics & Child Abuse
Continuing Education Opportunities
- On-line Trainings
- Books & Movies
- Upcoming Trainings
- January 12th – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Working with Teens
Location: Satellite Telework Center, 5900 Butler Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
- January 17th – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Educational Advocacy
Location: United Way - 4450 Capitola Road Suite 106, Capitola
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February 8th – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Sexual and Gender Identity and Bullying
Location: United Way - 4450 Capitola Road Suite 106, Capitola
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March 15th – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Mental Health and Foster Care
Location: TBD
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April 11th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. – Socioeconomic Issues
Location: TBD
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May 7th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Latino Culture
Location: TBD
Personal Resources For Advocates
Advocate Compliance & Paperwork
Independent Living Advocacy Program
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