Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

Culture and Diversity Articles

• Keeping Native Children Connected: Authored by representatives of the Alaska Tribal CASA Program and the Tribal Law & Policy Institute. 2002 
• Developing Cultural Self-Awareness: "This article is concerned with the challenge of providing family-centered services in an increasingly culturally diverse society."
•  Rural Diversity: A Training Asset: National CASA 2010 

Resources for Working with LGBTQ Youth

• National CASA’s 2006 Annotated Bibliography: Resources for Working with LGBTQ Youth and Families in the Foster Care System (377 KB PDF)
• Seven Tips for CASA Programs on working with LGBTQ youth (216 KB PDF)
• Sensitivity Training Exercise for use by CASA programs
• LGBTQ Youth In Care Interviews with text and audio
• LaRae Oberloh of the Sioux Falls Area CASA Program discusses ways a CASA/GAL volunteer can effectively advocate for gay and transgender youth. Listen to the podcast using the player below.

National CASA Podcasts

• Intercultural Communication: Kali Scolnick, educator and intercultural consultant, discusses the importance of intercultural communication. Listen to the podcast using the audio player below.