New Podcast - Improving Outcomes for Older Youth

Older youth often age out of the foster care system without the tools and resources needed to successfully transition to adulthood. CASA and GAL volunteers that have been trained with the National CASA Fostering Futures curriculum are more aware of the needs of older youth and are better able to work alongside them to realize better outcomes. In this podcast, four staff members from the Essex County CASA program in Newark, NJ, discuss their experiences implementing Fostering Futures and how they are tracking and documenting outcomes.

http://podcast.casaforchildren.org/improving-outcomes-for-older-youth

Video Training - Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care

This is a very informative video on youth transitioning out of foster care. It's about 45 minutes long, so grab something to eat or drink and enjoy!


Remember we all need 12 training hours by July, so if you need hours here is an easy way to get them. CASA VOLUNTEERS Rock!!!!

http://portal.knme.org/video/2365002583

May Happenings

May Happenings


May 7th - Case Planning Meetings at CYFD

May 13th - Board Meeting at 4:00 p.m.

May 10th- Court Reports due by noon

May 14th & 15th - Abuse and Neglect Court

May 23rd - Last day of school

May 27th - Memorial Day, CASA Office Closed

May 27th-June 13th - Amber is out of the office, Call Mary if you need anything. :)

May 28th- CASA Summer Hours, Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00p.m., Friday 9:00-12:00 p.m.