Resources for CASA/GAL Volunteers
Welcome to the National CASA Volunteer Resource Center!
We hope that you will find resources here that enhance your ability to stand up for the needs and rights of abused and neglected children, in the courtroom and other settings.
Not a CASA volunteer yet but interested in knowing more? Learn about becoming a CASA volunteer.
National CASA Resource Library
Below are resources useful to child welfare advocates in most states. Because rules governing CASA work vary by state and jurisdiction, please access local resources and talk with your CASA/GAL program staff with case-specific questions.
Click on the links below to find resources—articles, publications and websites—on the following topics:
Do you have resources to share? Please email suggestions to staff@CASAforChildren.org. Thank you!
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Conferences and Trainings
National CASA Training Calendar: In-person trainings and online webinars offered by National CASA
State and Local Program Event Calendar: Listing provided by member CASA and GAL programs
Conferences and Trainings: A list of national and regional conferences offered by other organizations
National CASA Book List
The National CASA Association offers a resource list comprising more than 100 books to help improve and inspire your service to children. Recommendations were compiled by National CASA's regional program officers and the National CASA Training Department.
View the annotated book list.
Submit your own book list suggestions by completing this short form (69 KB PDF).
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National CASA Publications
- A Question of Balance: Written by National CASA Regional Program Officer Janet Ward, this book reinforces skills learned by volunteers during pre-service training. Available through ShopCASA as a print or electronic book (for Kindles).
- The Connection magazine: Publication providing the latest news to CASA and guardian ad litem volunteers
- The Judges' Page e-newsletter: Edited by Judge J. Dean Lewis (ret.), shares the judicial perspective with CASA volunteers
- National CASA podcasts: Informative and educational interviews with CASA volunteers and staff, and other members of the child welfare community
- Powerful Voice National CASA donor newsletter
- National CASA Guides and Manuals: For use by member CASA and guardian ad litem programs. Login necessary to access.
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