This page contains all continuing education resources in the Guardians ad Litem topic.
Advocacy Resources for Volunteers and Staff
A comprehensive library of articles, publications and websites for guardian ad litem volunteers and staff curated by the National CASA Association.
Guardians ad LitemWebsite Ask a Mentor
An educational periodical by Dorothy "Dot" Binger published on the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program blog providing mentor answers to volunteer questions.
Guardians ad LitemArticleWebsite CASA/GAL in the News
A weekly email digest of news, national issues about foster care, events and social media content relating to the CASA/GAL network provided by the National CASA Association.
Foster CareGuardians ad LitemArticleNewsletterWebsite Court Reports
A packet of articles with details, checklists and tips on court reports, legally required documents written by guardian ad litem volunteers to provide judges with crucial information needed when preparing decisions.
Guardians ad LitemArticle Criminal Background Check Aid
A quick aid with information on how to research and determine if someone involved in a child's case is incarcerated, was recently arrested or is registered as a sexual offender or predator.
Domestic ViolenceGuardians ad LitemVictimization of ChildrenArticle Disabilities Training Conference 2015
Videos of keynote speakers and workshop presentations along with downloadable materials from the Florida Guardian ad Litem Disabilities Training Conference held in May 2015.
Guardians ad LitemVideoWebsite Ethics in Child Welfare
A one-hour training video on ethics in child welfare with Staff Development Specialist Kim Sherrod of the Partnership for Strong Families.
Guardians ad LitemVideoWebsite Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Better Listener
An article by Sarah Green about ways to improve listening skills; understand how tracks and sidetracks work; and apply emotional filters.
Guardians ad LitemArticle Film List by National CASA
A list of documentary, drama, kids and short films along with television programs selected to help improve and inspire your service to children.
Guardians ad LitemVideoWebsite Florida's Quality Parenting Initiative Just In Time Training
A large index of online training videos with slides and quizzes for guardians ad litem, foster parents, caregivers and staff curated by Florida's Center for Child Welfare.
Early ChildhoodEducational AdvocacyFamiliesFoster CareGuardians ad LitemMental HealthOlder YouthPhysical HealthSubstance AbuseVictimization of ChildrenVideoWebsite Guardian ad Litem Pro Bono and Beyond
A video series produced by Florida's Center for Child Welfare featuring lectures by experts that provide advocates with tools to effectively advocate for children in the dependency system.
Guardians ad LitemVideoWebsite Helping Traumatized Children
A booklet by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD and the ChildTrauma Academy developed to assist parents, caregivers, teachers and various professionals working with maltreated and traumatized children.
Guardians ad LitemVictimization of ChildrenArticle Home Visitation: Stop In Stay Safe
A lesson from the Children's Services Council of Broward County exploring practical tips and strategies for maintaining your safety during home visitations.
Guardians ad LitemWebsite Judges' Page, The
A newsletter of articles on various child welfare topics published several times per year by the National CASA Association and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
CommunitiesDomestic ViolenceEarly ChildhoodFamiliesFoster CareGuardians ad LitemMental HealthPsychotropic MedicationSubstance AbuseArticleNewsletterWebsite Legal Briefs Newsletter
An email newsletter from the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program focusing on legal topics of interest to staff, pro bono attorneys and attorneys ad litem.
Foster CareGuardians ad LitemNewsletterWebsite National CASA Online Book Club
A series of online conversations about books that touch on issues that relate to volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children hosted by the National CASA Association.
Guardians ad LitemOlder YouthWebsite Novel: "The Children Act" by Ian McEwan
A fiction novel about an intelligent and sensitive family court judge with private sorrow and domestic strife who must try the case of a teenage boy who is refusing on religious grounds medical treatment that could save his life (ISBN 978-0385539708).
Guardians ad LitemWebsite Pet Therapy in Courts Program
An article on the Second Judicial Circuit's Pet Therapy in Courts Program, providing support to children who are required to attend and/or testify at hearings and other court proceedings.
Guardians ad LitemArticleWebsite Role of Healthy Relationship Interactions in Buffering the Impact of Childhood Trauma, The
A chapter by Christine R. Ludy-Dobson and Bruce D. Perry from 'Working with Children to Heal Interpersonal Trauma: The Power of Play' on how healthy interactions may buffer the impact of trauma.
Guardians ad LitemVictimization of ChildrenArticle Take 5
An educational periodical by Charles Nelson republished on the Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program blog providing tips and information on specific topics.
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