Wisconsin CASA Association Annual Conference 2008

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This is a great opportunity for CASA volunteers to continue their education in serving children in the state of Wisconsin. This one - day event will give you the opportunity to meet education requirements, network with other volunteers and program directors and to learn more about the Wisconsin CASA Association. The conference is free to volunteers and includes parking, lunch and refreshments!

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Where: American Family Insurance Training Institute in Madison, Wisconsin
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This year's keynote speaker will be Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson. Since August 1, 1996, she has been Chief Justice and serves as the administrative leader of the Wisconsin Court System.

This year there are a number of wonderful workshops that will be available for you to choose from. The workshops are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and you can sign up for these workshops at the time you register. You will have a choice of one from each of the following sessions:

Session # 1
Writing Court Reports that Count
The CASA/Social Worker Relationship: What works best for kids?
Racial Disparity in Child Welfare:Recognizing and Responding
Communicating with your CASA Child: What Works

Session # 2
A Question of Balance: Decision Making for Volunteers
Placements for Children: The Roles, Responcibilities and Resources of Caregivers
Indian Child Welfare: Respecting culture and the Indian Child Welfare Act

Session #3
Ask the Experts: A Panel Reponds to Your Questions
Resources for Low-Income Families: What's Available?
Advancing Educational Success for Kids: What CASAs Can Do


How do I Register? Your CASA program director will email your registration material with instructions during the week of August 25, 2008. The deadline to register is September 12, 2008.

For more information, please contact Casey Kimmel by email at caseykelley8@yahoo.com. We hope you can make it! Free Registration for CASAs and a complimentary $25 gas card for the 1st 100 volunteers to register!