Tips for Guardians ad Litem and CASA Volunteers Working with Young Children

Breakout Session

Tips for Guardians ad Litem and CASA Volunteers Working with Young Children

Speaker(s): Tana Fye
Tue, Jun 25, 2024 | 2:20 - 3:30pm CDT

About this session

Track: Advocating for Young Children
Audience level: Intermediary

Attorneys serving as Guardians ad Litem and CASA Volunteers receive general training before serving in these roles, but often don't receive any specific guidance about working with young children. In this session, GALs and CASA volunteers will receive additional information and tips to help them better work with their youngest clients.

Intended Audience: Attorneys, CASA volunteers. It would also  be beneficial for caseworkers

Learning objectives

  • Upon completion of attendance at this session, GALs and CASA volunteers will have a better understanding of how to work better with their very youngest clients.