Many times the legal system takes our kids’ cases in directions that immensely frustrate us as CASA volunteers. We know that they are not in the children’s “best interest” by any means. But the overburdened social work system, or the legal and constitutional framework of the court system may compel results that we discussed in CASA PreService Training as “mimimal sufficient level of care,” rather than ideal outcomes.
In this continuing education training, we discuss how to remain motivated when these “sharp right turns” or even “about faces” happen; how to sharpen our advocacy by focusing on resilience and resources for our kiddos regardless of where they may be placed; and how to celebrate those important, life-changing victories we play a role in achieving even where a perfect outcome at case closure might remain elusive.
Only current CASA volunteers can watch this 2-and-a-half-hour training; it is available to watch in-person at the CASA of Lexington office. Please email info@casaoflexington.org if you would like to schedule a time to watch it.