National CASA Webinar Library

The National CASA Training Department regularly hosts webinars to introduce new training
materials and resources; improve programs' ability to raise funds and awareness; and share
the latest information on timely topics from leaders in the child welfare field.

See a list of upcoming webinars on our training calendar or access a recording of a past
webinars through the National CASA YouTube channel using the links below.
Have a suggestion for a webinar? Email staff@nationalcasa.org.
Skill Building - Volunteer Education
All Families, All Children Develop a greater understanding of the strengths, challenges and value
of LGBTQ adults, parents and families, what they can offer a CASA/GAL program, and how to better
serve these children in your role as a CASA or GAL volunteer. Facilitated by Tracy Flynn of Tracy
Flynn Consulting
Mitigating Implicit Bias and Disparity in the Juvenile Court System Learn how the court, the
data and the CASA/GAL program are working together to identify and mitigate bias and address
disparity within their judicial district. This webinar provides positive, practical approaches for
CASA/GAL programs and their judicial partners to collaboratively address disproportionality and
disparate outcomes for foster youth.
Facilitators: Judge L. Trosch Louis A. Trosch, Jr., District Court Judge 26
th
Judicial District, Charlotte, NC;
Erin Chinn-Gary MSW, JD Family Court Administrator 26
th
Judicial District; and Dana Frady, MSW, District
Administrator, Guardian ad Litem District 26.

Psychotropic Drugs 101: Psychedelic ShackIs That Where Its At? This webinar is
recommended for staff and volunteers who work with children on prescription medication or would like
to know more about medications commonly prescribed to children in foster care. It is a great way to
fulfill annual continuing education hours. Hosted by Portland Oregon CASA Supervisor Stephen
McCrea.
Building Strong Families and Healthy Communities: The Safe Babies Court Team
Project Lucy Hudson, director of the Zero to Three Safe Babies Court Teams Project, provides an
overview of this Zero to Three initiative, which has engaged several CASA/GAL programs across the
country. Download a PDF of the webinar (1.5 MB PDF).
Parents with LGBTQ Youth - Working Toward Healthy Futures This webinar gives participants a
better understanding of the connection between the behaviors of parents (caregivers) and the health
and well-being of LGBTQ youth. Led by National CASA Training Director Anthony Petrarca.
The Gecko Project - Championing Resiliency in Your Organization This webinar provides an
overview of an organizational model for staff and volunteer resiliency that was recently piloted by five
CASA programs. The project was conducted by the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault at the University of Texas at Austin. The presenter provides concrete examples of what
worked in a CASA program and tips on becoming a resiliency champion in your organization.
Download the PDF of webinar slides. (2 MB PDF)
For CASA Program Staff
Training, Working with Volunteers

Set the Bar High and Help People Over - Managing Expectations as a CASA Volunteer
Supervisor
In this high-energy webinar, two seasoned volunteer managers will unpack the ins and outs of how to
manage expectations with CASA volunteers. Attendees will receive adventurous real-world advice
and practical assets to help out in their local programs as they employee community volunteers to
advocate for children.
Diversity at Your Fingertips: Maximizing the Potential of the National CASA Volunteer Training
Curriculum Calvin Martin, co-chair of the National CASA Curriculum Advisory Committee and a
regional director of the Florida GAL program, presents ways to enhance your diversity trainings using
the National CASA curriculum.
Fostering Futures Training of the Facilitator Webinar Training Director Anthony Petrarca hosts
this Fostering Futures Curriculum training of the facilitator workshop. Viewers will learn to describe
the components of the curriculum, locate training materials and identify next steps in preparing to
facilitate the Fostering Futures training.
Flex Learning Training of Facilitators National CASA Training Director Anthony Petrarca desribes
how to access and navigate the National CASA Flex Learning Volunteer Training Curriculum course
materials and identify next steps in delivering the curriculm to potential volutneers.
Peer Coordinator Model Overview Webinar National CASA RPO Michael Heaton and directors
from CASA of Maricopa County (AZ) and CASA of Lane County (OR) describe the Peer Coordinator
Model of volunteer supervision.

Fundraising and Awareness-Raising
I am for the child Campaign: Building Support for Your Program Webinar Michael Heaton,
National CASA RPO, and Anthony Petrarca, National CASA training director, share tips for building
support for your CASA/GAL program using the I am for the child campaign fundraising tools and
communications resources.
I am for the child: Engaging the Business Community Webinar Susan Schroeter, National
CASA's director of corporate partnerships, and Kristine Templin, chief development and marketing
officer, discuss the current fundraising environment, the architecture of sustainable partnerships,
prospecting and creating a successful partnership.
Customized Websites and Other Online Tools for CASA/GAL Programs Webinar Two national
vendors
EZ Site Launch and Interactive Educational Services (IES)share information about their
customized CASA/GAL website offerings. Former National CASA Campaign Manager Kris Gonzales
shares additional online tools that support the I am for the child campaign.