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Standard 4 – Ethical Conduct and Confidentiality

Standard 4 Ethical Conduct and ConfidentialityUpholds the credibility, integrity, dignity, and reliability of CASA advocacy by conducting all interactions in an honest, fair, respectful, and compassionate manner. The program incorporates policies and practices to...

Standard 3 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Standard 3 Diversity, Equity, and InclusionsCommits to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrates these qualities in its own operations, governance, management, and quality advocacy for children.   Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan(s) with proof and...

Standard 2 – Guiding Principles

Standard 2 Guiding PrinciplesProvides best-interest advocacy for children as reflected in these guiding principles which recognize the importance of family preservation and reunification, equity, diversity, inclusion and collaboration.   Court Report(s) (report...

Standard 1 – Core Model and Mission

Standard 1 Core Model and MissionAdheres to the Core Model of providing screened, trained, and qualified community court-appointed volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children and youth who are before the court as a result of abuse or neglect as defined...

About Standards for Local Programs

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Selfless Mom Gives Back

Selfless Mom Gives Back

Paula Cornelius is a selfless mom who adopted 13 children and formed an organization to give back to parents in need. "GMA" surprised her and her family with a five-day trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate her incredible kindness  

Active Effort Resources

Active Efforts ResourcesActive efforts means affirmative, active, thorough, and timely efforts intended primarily to maintain or reunite an indian child with his or her family. Where an agency is involved in the child-custody proceeding, active efforts must involve...

Lifebooks

Lifebooks ResourcesAll About Me Resources All About Me (Boy) All About Me (Girl) All About My Favorite Pets Baby Me Childhood & Milestones Everything About Me My Favorite Person My Story, My Words Why I Don’t Live at Home Resource Links National CASA Association...

Peacemaking

Peacemaking ResourcesUrban Native American Healing to Wellness Court The mission of the Urban Native American Healing to Wellness Court is to create an atmosphere of healing through best practices and traditional methods in pursuit of spiritual and physical recovery...

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