ANNOUNCEMENTS
COVID-19 Updates & Resources for CASA Volunteers
Canadian County CASA is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of the CASA network, those we serve and the public as a whole. We have been carefully following the news, recommendations and expertise of health officials as the situation with COVID-19 has continued to evolve.
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National CASA UPdates
CASE MANAGEMENT MATERIALS
Staff Supervision Guidelines - Download here.
CASA Advocacy Guidelines - Download here.
Monthly Summary Form - Download here.
Sample Language for Placement Providers - Download here.
VOCA Time Forms - Detailed samples from Texas - Staff Time-sheet and Volunteer Time-sheet.
COVID-19 Volunteer Visitation Exception Form - Download here.
Case Supervision Form - Download sampler here.
Services Facilitated - Download here.
NATIONAL CASA UPDATES
A Message From National CASA: Support from National CASA/GAL for Online Training & Emergencies – As we continue to monitor the effects of the coronavirus (COVID – 19) and its impact on all of our lives, we have been planning numerous alternative ways we can support you in your service to children and families, as they will continue to need our support, especially during trying times. Continue reading…
A Message From National CASA: regarding the National CASA/GAL Standard (Standards for Local CASA/GAL Programs 2012 version – Standard 7.E.5.f.) for volunteers to visit the child in person with the child once every 30 days at a minimum, please be reminded that the standard also allows for an exception to this practice. Continue reading…
- OKDHS COVID-19 Feed – Contains news, guidance and resources for providers.
- State Agency Child Visitation. OKDHS will be using phone and video alternatives for child visitation for the foreseeable future, and will be coming up with strategies such as “front yard” visits that allow for social distance. This is the result of a federal waiver for Title IVB agencies.
- The Oklahoma State Department of Health is tracking cases of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. OSDH will update the state case count each day by noon Central Time.
- Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits - Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for nonprofits.
Resources for CASA Staff & Volunteers
FOR STAFF
10 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS COMMUNICATION TIPS
IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEL YOUR EVENT BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS
GUIDANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS: WAYS TO SAFELY STAY IN TOUCH WITH CHILDREN (From National CASA)
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Virtual Activities: List of Sample Activities for Volunteers and Children
Virtual Visit Resources: Below are some materials that CASA volunteers can use when staying in contact with their CASA kids. We also encourage volunteers to share these with bio parents (if applicable) so that they can increase and improve contact with their children during this time.
- Virtual Visits: Recommendations by Age and Access Resources by Rose Marie Wentz
- Ways to supplement Face-to-Face visits or when those are not possible by Rose Marie Wentz
- Virtual Parenting Time by By Michael Saini, PhD & Shely Polak Phd(c)
Tech options: Low or No Cost Technology Options for Virtual Participation and Contact
HOW TO TALK TO KIDS & TEENS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS
TIPS FOR VIDEO CHATTING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN – STAYING CONNECTED WHILE FAR APART
ZERO TO THRIVE: HELPING YOUNG KIDS THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CRISIS
CHILD MIND INSTITUTE: SUPPORTING KIDS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
FOR FAMILES
FEED AMERICA - Find your local food bank.
SMART START CENTRAL OKLAHOMA: Below is some of the information shared with Smart Start's communities to supplement the great things they are already doing in support of children's development. We hope you may find it useful and share it with the young children in your life.
The information in each section is categorized by age.
• STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
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