Each Court Appointed Special Advocate is required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service activities per year. At least one of those trainings must be related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB). Below you will find a selection of opportunities for our volunteers to earn their hours more frequent and more flexible.
In addition to in-service trainings hosted by our program, the Maryland CASA Association and National CASA Association offer various excellent trainings to which our volunteers have access.
When you have completed an in-service training, fill out the Continuing Education Credit Form below or email your Case Supervisor with proof of completion.
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Apr 22 | 2 pm | Zoom
How Family Dynamics are Unique in Kinship Families
Presented by Grandfamilies Kinship Support Network
Family dynamics in kinship care families differ from those in other families. Learn how to support kin caregivers navigate the challenges that arise in their caregiving role.
Austism Month Miniseries
Presented by Kennedy Krieger
April 23 | 12 pm
Practical Measures for Managing Elopement and Wandering. Identify and address triggers, prevention strategies and management plans.
May 12 | 10 am | Zoom
How to Develop and Deliver Effective Prevention Messaging to Youth
Presented by Prevention Technology Transfer Center
Review the best available evidence on what works messaging works for substance use prevention, hear guidance on how to align your approach to your prevention goal and how to tailor messaging across the developmental continuum.
April 24 | 2 pm | Zoom
A View from the Bench – Advocating for Older Youth
Presented by National CASA
Learn about the critical questions judges want answered, and how to gather meaningful information that drives impactful recommendations in court.Explore practical tools, proven strategies, and real-world best practices to support education, transition planning, lifelong connections and overall well-being for youth aging out of care.
Apr 27 | 7 pm | Zoom
All About Academic Supports: Reading
Presented by DC Special Education
Delve into reading development for children with disabilities. Explore potential accommodations, questions to ask at school meetings
SELF-DIRECTED IN-SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
SUPPORTING PERMANENCY FOR LGBTQ YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
1.5 Hours
READ A BOOK
3.5 Hours
Volunteers who read a book from this list (or another approved book related to foster care and child welfare) and write a report about it will receive 3.5 in-service credit hours*. These books relate to foster care and other life circumstances experienced by many young people in foster care.
- I Beat the Odds: From Homeless to the Blind Side and Beyond by Michael Oher
- Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
- Finding Fish by Antwone Fisher
- The Lost Boy; A Child Called It OR The Privilege of Youth by Dave Pelzer
- The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore
- Push by Sapphire
*In order to receive credit, volunteers should fill out the Continued Education Credit Form. To clear other materials for reading not on this list, please call or email your case supervisor.