{"id":42417,"date":"2025-04-21T14:16:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T19:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=42417"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:15:13","slug":"para-voluntarios-de-casa","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/program-portal\/resources\/for-casa-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Capacitaci\u00f3n Previa al Servicio para Voluntarios de CASA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"top-of-page\">This pre-service training will equip you with the solid base of knowledge you need to powerfully and compassionately advocate for a child that has been abused or neglected. In addition to gaining an understanding of child protection system and the CASA volunteer role, you will also learn about trauma and resilience, efforts at improving our systems and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this page you will find the required online Pre-Work (including videos and other activities) for each session.&nbsp;<strong>There are two options to complete your Pre-Work<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option A:<\/strong>&nbsp;Access session materials directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option B:<\/strong>&nbsp;Complete Pre-Work online in the Texas CASA Learning Center (CASA College).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_232261-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_232261-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_232261-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading42417_232261-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_232261-5d\">Looking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/program-portal\/resources\/for-casa-facilitators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Service Training for Facilitators<\/a>? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/program-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Portal<\/a> to access the Facilitator training and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_2ac6e4-14 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_5fa5d5-63\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on one of the eight sessions below to jump to the pre-work, materials and online module for that session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#vol1\">Session 1: The CASA\/GAL Volunteer Role<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol2\">Session 2: The Well-Being of the Child<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol3\">Session 3: Trauma, Resilience and Communication Skills<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol4\">Session 4: Mental Health, Poverty and Confidentiality<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol5\">Session 5: Substance Abuse, Different Backgrounds and Experiences<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol6\">Session 6: Domestic Violence<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol7\">Session 7: Educational Advocacy, Older Youth<\/a><br><a href=\"#vol8\">Session 8: Moving Forward as an Advocate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/037o4b0uab1akuqeq6b4a\/TrialPrep_Feb2025-web.pdf?rlkey=fnsw5rp8ixch7v81bzv31utbr&amp;st=s70p4c7i&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/037o4b0uab1akuqeq6b4a\/TrialPrep_Feb2025-web.pdf?rlkey=fnsw5rp8ixch7v81bzv31utbr&amp;st=s70p4c7i&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trial Preparation (PDF)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/m5iobqr25pl1hjnlaec00\/Trial_Prep_Addendum_Feb2025-web-1.pdf?rlkey=1i9aau462wmre38gq0mv2h3qd&amp;st=fr9ylfl5&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/m5iobqr25pl1hjnlaec00\/Trial_Prep_Addendum_Feb2025-web-1.pdf?rlkey=1i9aau462wmre38gq0mv2h3qd&amp;st=fr9ylfl5&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updated Texas Family Code: Definition of Child Abuse (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_d3cc16-a1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42417_5519f0-9d\">Download the Complete Volunteer Manual:<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image42417_11ac22-4c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image42417_11ac22-4c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/volunteer-manual-cover-photo-230x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-43254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/volunteer-manual-cover-photo-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/volunteer-manual-cover-photo-175x228.png 175w, 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See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns42417_8ba86d-09{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns42417_8ba86d-09 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns42417_8ba86d-09\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn42417_8d2f6c-9f.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn42417_8d2f6c-9f.kb-button{color:var(--theme-palette-color-9, #fff);background:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #002857);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-family:ct_font_geometric__black;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:40px;border-top-right-radius:40px;border-bottom-right-radius:40px;border-bottom-left-radius:40px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn42417_8d2f6c-9f.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn42417_8d2f6c-9f.kb-button:focus{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff);background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #ed1b2e);border-top-left-radius:40px;border-top-right-radius:40px;border-bottom-right-radius:40px;border-bottom-left-radius:40px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn42417_8d2f6c-9f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ALq2nWFitjnC_Di6a-fP3hE\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers?e=1&#038;preview=VolManualFinalAug2025_Digital.pdf&#038;rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&#038;subfolder_nav_tracking=1&#038;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_download kt-btn-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\/><polyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">download manual<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Looking to order a printed guidebook? <\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about printing options with Mimeo Marketplace.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"vol1\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3b44476ef64b489194e6722f8fdeb789\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 1: THE CASA\/GAL VOLUNTEER ROLE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 1. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 1 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_4a23d4-5e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_6cbcff-63\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 1 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 7\u201346, \u201cThe CASA Role\u201d through the end of the \u201cBleux Case File.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and think about the Developing Competencies for CASA\/GAL Volunteers assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down any questions you have about the \u201cChild Welfare History\u201d material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the Bleux Case File, write a case history in one or two paragraphs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down any questions you have about the case.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ALq2nWFitjnC_Di6a-fP3hE\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers?dl=0&amp;e=1&amp;preview=Chap+1+of+VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf&amp;rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;subfolder_nav_tracking=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chapter 1 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_8f65bd-37\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 1 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol2\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"vol2\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-753afa257796aaad460c3b546cbdcbfc\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 2: THE WELL-BEING OF THE CHILD<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 2. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 2 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_fefd93-99 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_39740e-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_39740e-9c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 2 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 66-98, \u201cHow Children Grow and Develop\u201d through \u201cThe Importance of Family Engagement.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the \u201cBleux Case Court Report\u201d provided by your facilitator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read your program\u2019s policies provided by your facilitator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ALq2nWFitjnC_Di6a-fP3hE\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers?dl=0&amp;e=1&amp;preview=Chap+2+of+VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf&amp;rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;subfolder_nav_tracking=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 2 PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_de445c-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_de445c-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_de445c-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 2 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-note\">Important Note<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program is following the blended curriculum, you must first complete the pre-work (either Option A or Option B) and then the blended curriculum online course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-4-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-programs-using-the-blended-curriculum\">For Programs Using the Blended Curriculum<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>follows the Texas CASA blended curriculum<\/strong>, please click on the course button to complete Session 2 in full online. Please make sure you have completed the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to starting the course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>offers all eight sessions of training in person<\/strong>, you do&nbsp;<em><strong>not<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;need to complete this session online from the button below. Check with your training facilitator if you are unsure whether or not to complete the session online or in person. You must still complete the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to your in person training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/3fb93894-105d-4b23-864f-9f9f6d9cc633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GO TO COURSE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol3\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c98a68739dafbbabdf098ec9d3a8543c\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 3: TRAUMA, RESILIENCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 3. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 3 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_9954df-10 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_7fdba7-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 3 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 126-141, \u201cUnderstanding Child Trauma\u201d through \u201cInitial Case Notes for the Black-Smith Case.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mXyM5KvGx3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shane\u2019s Digital Story<\/a>\u201d video.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/413778255\/8e98fa924d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cCASA\/GAL Sample Interview: 4-Year-Old Child Part 1\u201d video<\/a>&nbsp;and take notes as instructed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=brVOYtNMmKk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Impressions: Exposure to Violence and a Child\u2019s Developing Brain<\/a>\u201d video.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the assignment \u201cPreparation for Interviewing a Child.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ALq2nWFitjnC_Di6a-fP3hE\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers?dl=0&amp;e=1&amp;preview=Chap+3+of+VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf&amp;rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;subfolder_nav_tracking=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 3 PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_55bd4c-16\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 3 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol4\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"vol4\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-423d200991c8a82363118911fe55a50a\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 4: MENTAL HEALTH, POVERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 4. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 4 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_96f061-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_f6dc70-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 4 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 152-171, \u201cMental Illness in Families\u201d through \u201cInitial Case Notes for the Greene Case.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the \u201cExamining Poverty vs. Neglect Scenarios\u201d activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play the online game Spent to learn more about the challenges of poverty. Find the link at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.playspent.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.playspent.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/AEbsVuhBhQ3HBJh_3I7_4ps\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers\/Chap%204%20of%20VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf?rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 4 pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_4798ad-8d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 4 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-note-1\">Important Note<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program is following the blended curriculum, you must first complete the pre-work (either Option A or Option B) and then the blended curriculum online course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-4-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-programs-using-the-blended-curriculum-1\">For Programs Using the Blended Curriculum<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>follows the Texas CASA blended curriculum<\/strong>, please click on the course button to complete Session 4 in full online. Please make sure you have completed the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to starting the course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>offers all eight sessions of training in person<\/strong>, you do&nbsp;<em><strong>not<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;need to complete this session online from the button below. Check with your training facilitator if you are unsure whether or not to complete the session online or in person. You must still complete the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to your in person training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/b2d998fa-0c85-4d5a-b7cf-ef0b1f362fa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GO TO COURSE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol5\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-25fba2cc418a0d9bc97c54762fa8c1b0\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 5: SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 5. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 5 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_b5d657-ae alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_d7232d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_d7232d-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 5 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 176\u2013191, \u201cWhat is Substance Abuse?\u201d through \u201cInitial Case Notes for the Bass Case.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ANwZxcXgUC1tUMTRdz8qTSs\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers\/Chap%205%20of%20VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf?rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 5 pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_77b931-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_77b931-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_77b931-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 5 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol6\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0340fec5e5b3fa6ea02a9e305e8eefdc\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 6: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 6. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 6 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_378ab0-ca alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_50286c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_50286c-b0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 6 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 193\u2013212, \u201cUnderstanding Domestic Violence through Initial Case Notes for the Amarillo Case,\u201d and complete the following:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down any questions you have after reading the \u201cUnderstanding Domestic Violence\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the \u201cExploring Backgrounds and Perceptions\u201d activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the \u201cAdvocacy for All\u201d activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build an Individual Action Plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ADZllEgEXxqnHX4eqLSHqhg\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers\/Chap%206%20VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf?rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 6 pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_3d1f65-1c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 6 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-note-2\">Important Note<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program is following the blended curriculum, you must first complete the pre-work (either Option A or Option B) and then the blended curriculum online course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-4-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-note-2\">For Programs Using the Blended Curriculum<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>follows the Texas CASA blended curriculum<\/strong>, please click on the course button to complete Session 6 in full online. Please make sure you have completed the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to starting the course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>offers all eight sessions of training in person<\/strong>, you do&nbsp;<em><strong>not<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;need to complete this session online from the button below. Check with your training facilitator if you are unsure whether or not to complete the session online or in person. You must still complete the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to your in person training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/0b85672d-80c2-4945-bbc1-0a68af6c7e20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GO TO COURSE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol7\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0ae52d4a53c56357b69ce57570c19975\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 7: EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, OLDER YOUTH<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 7. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 7 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_634463-43 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_be4e4d-af\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 7 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 216\u2013246, \u201cYouth Aging Out of Foster Care\u201d through \u201cInitial Case Notes for the Brown Case.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xSf7pRpOgu8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In Brief: How Resilience is Built\u201d video<\/a>&nbsp;and think about relationships you had as a youth that helped you build resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nc.casaforchildren.org\/files\/secure\/Training\/PreServiceCurriculum\/v2\/7_childhood_reflections.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cChildhood Reflections\u201d audio clip<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the \u201cConnecting With Your K\u201312 Experiences\u201d activity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ANhP0EaDjq-hi83wl8OyTlI\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers\/Chap%207%20of%20VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf?rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 7 pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? See the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-to-Open-a-Dropbox-File-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_f6fd9a-d2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-b-for-session-1-prework-complete-online\"><strong>OPTION B FOR SESSION 7 PREWORK<\/strong>: COMPLETE ONLINE<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All steps outlined in Option A can be found in the online pre-work course below. Follow the link to complete the pre-work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/c16fc9f5-cca3-4808-b8e2-6687eb03e0c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-note-3\">Important Note<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program is following the blended curriculum, you must first complete the pre-work (either Option A or Option B) and then the blended curriculum online course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-4-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-programs-using-the-blended-curriculum-2\">For Programs Using the Blended Curriculum<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>follows the Texas CASA blended curriculum<\/strong>, please click on the course button to complete Session 7 in full online. Please make sure you have completed the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to starting the course below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your program&nbsp;<strong>offers all eight sessions of training in person<\/strong>, you do&nbsp;<em><strong>not<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;need to complete this session online from the button below. Check with your training facilitator if you are unsure whether or not to complete the session online or in person. You must still complete the Pre-Work above (either Option A or Option B) prior to your in person training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/casacollege.myabsorb.com\/#\/online-courses\/464f56bd-0f41-4429-bae7-e484d0f7b3a4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GO TO COURSE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vol8\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-9-color has-palette-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d16430b6d5fe9654dd662151ceca5f77\" id=\"session-1-the-casa-gal-volunteer-role\">SESSION 8: MOVING FORWARD AS AN ADVOCATE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pre-work-instructions\">Pre-Work Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the following Pre-Work prior to Session 8. There are two options for completing Pre-Work listed below.&nbsp;<strong>Option A<\/strong>&nbsp;includes a downloadable PDF if you would prefer to print the chapter and make notes.&nbsp;<strong>Option B<\/strong>&nbsp;is an all online, one-stop shop for the materials required for Session 8 Pre-Work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42417_861c43-8b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42417_1ab49f-95\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"option-a-for-session-1-prework-download-materials\"><strong>OPTION A<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>FOR SESSION 8 PREWORK<\/strong>: DOWNLOAD MATERIALS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read pages 251-278, \u201cInitial Notes for the Redd Case\u201d through \u201cCASA\/GAL Volunteer Competencies Review Activity.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the Redd Case Notes and your program\u2019s court report guide, complete the \u201cWriting Your Court Report Activity\u201d per your facilitator\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the \u201cCASA\/GAL Volunteer Competencies Review Activity.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/3niky1735z303iandw0t1\/ACB3gwyhHl6O7S2TNwS5sMo\/Documents\/For%20Volunteers\/Chap%208%20of%20VolManualAug2025_Digital.pdf?rlkey=zlnw34huz0l7vrd11lf6vpy52&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter 8 pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Dropbox account and need to download a material? 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