Forms and Templates
This section of our website is primarily for the use of our existing child advocates and CASA board members.
Here, you will find advocate resources and tools to aide you with managing your case and helping you in court and with your CASA foster child.
Click on the documents below and you will be able to download the respective forms.
Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this program, and most importantly, to the children.
COMPLIANCE & ADVOCACY PLAN
Court Appointed Special Advocates have several responsibilities including:
- Gather Information and keep a journal: Review documents and records, talk with the youth and learn more about their goals and interests.
- Fulfill administrative and court duties: Provide written reports for court hearings, submit contact logs in case database.
- Appear in Court and submit a record of the attendance: Advocate for the child’s stated best interests and lift up the youth’s voice and wishes in court.
- Explain What’s Going On: Help the child understand the court proceedings or other activities happening in their lives.
- Be the squeaky wheel: Seek cooperative solutions among individuals and organizations involved in the child’s life. Follow up with stakeholders to keep things moving forward.
- Recommend Services: Ensure that the youth and their family are receiving appropriate services. Advocate for those that are not immediately available. Bring concerns about the child’s health, education and mental health to the appropriate professionals.
- Keep the Court Informed: Update the court on developments with agencies and family members. Ensure that those responsible file appropriate motions on behalf of the child so the court knows about any changes in the child’s situation.
For the detailed CASA compliance and advocacy plan, please click here!
COURT REPORTS
Court Reports are due to the CASA office 30 days before the hearing date
AFTER COURT REPORTS
After Court Reports are due immediately following the hearing. Please note: In the event that a CASA volunteer is unable to attend court with the child, an After Court Report is still required by the CASA office.
- CASA Volunteer After Court Report (word – if you wish to download, print and write your information down)
- CASA Volunteer After Court Report (word – if you wish to download and type the information in)
- CASA Volunteer After Court Report (pdf)
CASE REVIEWS
To be used for Mandatory 60-Day Review (Case Review) / One-on-One Interview – Please note: “Case Review” term has now been officially changed to “60 Day Mandatory Review”. Bring this form with you to Case Review or pick a copy at the CASA office.
- Organizational Form(word)
- Organizational Form(pdf)
PERMISSION
This form is for requesting permission to transport and take a CASA child on a special visitation.
REWARDS PROGRAM
There is no official application form, but this document will give you some general instructions for the process of applying to the Rewards Program.