CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers
This continuing education podcast connects CASA volunteers with engaging and relevant training designed to help strengthen advocacy for children and families. Each short, dynamic episode features informative discussions with subject matter experts exploring topics connected to child welfare and best practices for CASA advocacy. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s) in their personal capacity and are not the official policy or position of Texas CASA.
Podcasting since 2019 • 37 episodes
CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers
Latest Episodes
Best Interest Advocacy in Mediation with Michele Morgan
In this episode, we explore the role of mediation in child welfare cases — what it is, how the process works and why it can be such a powerful tool for finding solutions that serve children’s best interests. Long-time mediator Michele Morgan wa...
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39:42
Supporting Families and Engaging Fathers featuring Dr. Jared Williams and Stephen Fowler
In this episode, we're thrilled to be in conversation with Dr. Jared Williams and Stephen Fowler from Family Service Center, an organization that provides counseling, parenting education, and prevention ...
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29:18
Leveraging Systems-Level Advocacy featuring Sarah Crocket and Stephanie Battaglia
In this episode, we sit down with two incredible advocates, Sarah Crocket and Stephanie Battaglia, to dive into Texas CASA's legislative priorities for the 89th legislative session kicking off on January 14th, 2025. Sarah and Stephanie walk us ...
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42:20
Empowering Families Through Collaboration with Heather Cantamessa
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the wonderful Heather Cantamessa, Director of Family Impact at Akin. Heather draws on her work with the transformative Parents for Parents program, a model of peer...
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41:21
Facilitating Access to Childcare with Gabrielle Cloudy
Access to adequate, affordable childcare can be a major challenge for working families across Texas. Joining us today is the wonderful Gabrielle Cloudy, Daycare Coordinator at the Department of Family and Protective Services, to shine a light o...
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