CASACONNECT
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HEY THERE
I DON'T KNOW YOUR NAME.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH.
MAKES YOU TEAR UP.
OR FEEL ON TOP OF THE WORLD.
IDEK YOUR FAVORITE ICECREAM FLAVOR YET.
BUT GUESS WHAT I DO KNOW
...
IT TAKES A VERY BRAVE PERSON TO CONTINUE BEING SO BEAUTIFUL- NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENED.
I'M PROUD OF YOU FOR COMING THIS FAR
AND PROMISE TO BE WITH YOU THROUGH THE REST.
trained volunteers
here to help you
through fostercare.
We will be with you
during the whole process.
WE ARE
court knows what you need.
Our job is to make sure the
Your CASA volunteer will
visit your home at least
once a month to spend
time with you. You can go
to restaurants or museums,
spend time in the community,
or talk about your plans for the
future.
Now it's
time to talk
about something
we all dread:
court
It can be tough in that room. we understand.
But things tend to be easier when they are familiar.
So Don't worry!
We will go over everything you can expect in the courtroom.
1) Law Guardians
In addition to your CASA, you will also have a LAW GUARDIAN
who will serve as your lawyer in court.
They will tell the judgeee ...
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anything you would like to have
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where you want to live
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any struggles you're facing
2) Benchmark Hearings
A BENCHMARK HEARING happens once a year when you go to court to speak to a judge.
You could talk abouttt ...
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experiences
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feelings
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anything that may be bothering you
If you are not comfortable going by yourself, you can invite your CASA, resource parents, Law Guardian, or relatives to come with you!
Remember, you will never be alone! Your CASA is always here for you.
You can tell them your concerns and prepare for your Benchmark Hearing together.
3) support
Your CASA writes REPORTS to tell the judge about how you are doing.
These reports includeee ...
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your living situation
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your emotional needs
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your educational and social needs
After the reports have been reviewed by the judge, you may be recommended to take therapy sessions or move to a living situation that helps you feel stable.
If there is anything you want the court to know, remember to tell your CASA or Law Guardian!
