Resources

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 program staff with case-specific questions.

Click on the links below to find resources--articles, publications and websites--on the following topics:

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 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
National CASA Guides and Manuals: For use by member CASA and guardian ad litem programs. Program login necessary to access.

National CASA Trainings

National CASA Annual Conference: March 9-13, Boston
Training Calendar: lists upcoming in-person trainings and webinars.
Webinar Library: includes recordings of recent webinars
State and Local Program Event Calendar: listings provided by member CASA and GAL programs

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.