CASA Advocate Volunteer Resources:  

• Oregon CASA Network

• National CASA Association

• Every Child: Aides vulnerable children in foster care and supports foster families. Everyone has something to bring to foster care — be it donating, volunteering, or becoming a foster parent.

• Reach Northwest: Mobilizes the community to support & equip children and families impacted by foster care with programs, resources, and tools to help them thrive.

• Oregon Judicial Department: The juvenile dependency bench book. 

• Juliette's House: They compassionately assess and provide support to abused or neglected children.

• ODHS Child Welfare: ODHS Child Welfare coordinates a variety of live online trainings for resource parents, relative resource parents and adoptive or guardianship families. ​

• National Child Advocacy: An extensive list of online training sessions on a variety of topics ranging from what you may encounter in the courtroom to the foundations of Parent Child Interaction Therapy. 

• Victim Assistance: A foundational Web-based victim assistance training program that offers victim service providers and allied professionals the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge they need to more effectively assist victims of crim

• TedTalk - ACES Study - Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.

• A Chance In the World (Full Inspirational Biopic): The unbelievable real life story of Steve, a wounded and broken boy destined to become a man of resilience and vision

• ReMoved: Follows the emotional story through the eyes of a young girl taken from her home and placed into foster care.

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Community Partner Resources: 

• Systems of Care Barrier Form:  If you are experiencing a problem or barrier while working with a youth-serving system, like child welfare, juvenile justice, intellectual/developmental disabilities, education, early learning, substance use treatment, physical, mental or dental health, housing or other community service, fill this form out for assistance

• A Family Place: Offers free professional home visits, parent education, specialized preschool, and support with basic needs for families with children from birth to five years old.

• Yamhill County Health and Human Services

• UNIDOS: A diverse and welcoming nonprofit organization. They advocate for Latino immigrant families and build bridges of support and understanding among Latino and non-Latino communities in rural Yamhill County, Oregon.

• Native American Rehabilitation Association: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

• PFLAG Newberg: Exists to provide support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the greater Yamhill Valley.

• Henderson House: To provide culturally aware outreach, education, and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence through leadership, hope, and respect for thriving families.

• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: LCSN partners with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope.

• Provoking Hope: Providing a clean and sober team and environment to transition you onto a path of successful recovery.

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National CASA Publications:

• A Question of Balance: Written by National CASA Regional Program Officer Janet Ward, this book reinforces skills learned by volunteers during pre-service training. Available through ShopCASA as a print or electronic book (for Kindles)

• National CASA Podcasts: Informative and educational interviews with CASA volunteers and staff, and other members of the child welfare community.

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National CASA Booklist: 

The National CASA Association offers a resource list comprising more than 100 books to help improve and inspire your service to children. Recommendations were compiled by National CASA's regional program officers and the National CASA Training Department.

• Annotated book list

• Book club registration

• Suggested films related to CASA advocacy

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