Starting a CASA Program in Tribal Court Valerie Dudley, Rural Programs Specialist BIA Provider’s Conference 2013
The CASA Network National Organization: National CASA Association State Organization: Alaska CASA Local Programs: State CourtTribal Court
National CASA Association Role of national organization: National CASA offers leadership and supports continued growth of the CASA network. Specific activities include offering: Training & Curriculum Technical Assistance & Quality Assurance Volunteer Recruitment & Public Awareness Resource Development & Grants
Alaska CASA
Local CASA Programs Role of local CASA programs: Recruit volunteers and conduct a background check Train volunteers to prepare them for your court system Support volunteers as they work on their case Provide 12 hours of in-service continuing education annually
Tribal Program State Program Tribal/State Partnership Program CASA in Alaska
Staff GALs Anchorage CASA Alaska CASA Fairbanks CASA Juneau CASA Valley CASA YK Delta CASA Kenai Peninsula CASA (a partnership between KIT and OPA) Contract GALs
Starting a CASA Program Talk to judges, elders, tribal leaders, ICWA worker, child protection team, service providers, community members. Contact Alaska CASA- Rural Programs Specialist or (907) or 1(877) Begin the application process with National CASA Association
Talk to tribal leaders, tribal judges about how CASA can benefit your children Share information about CASA with your community Hold recruitment events Share CASA information in your workplace via e- newsletter, posters, brochures, etc. Visit the Alaska CASA website What you can do to support CASA
National CASA Grants Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Grants Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Grants Funding for CASA Programs
Alaska CASA website National CASA website For more information…
Valerie Dudley, Rural Programs Specialist Marion Hallum, State Director (907) (direct line) (Thank you!! Thank you! Alaska CASA