National CASA Podcast

Latest Episodes:

History of Our Network Oct 27, 2008

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Susanne Smith, program director at the Fourth Judicial District Guardian ad Litem Program in Minneapolis, talks about the history of our network.

Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act Oct 20, 2008

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Carmela Welte, Deputy CEO, discusses the new federal legislation Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act.

Adoption Story: Joni Oct 06, 2008

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Joni Tamalonis, National CASA's evaluation specialist, talks about adopting her daughter.

Succession Planning Sep 29, 2008

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Janet Ward, National CASA program specialist, talks about succession planning and its importance for programs.

Child Development: Zero to Three Sep 29, 2008

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Lucy Hudson of Zero to Three discusses how foster home placement can affect the development of an infant.

Everyone Ready Sep 22, 2008

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Terene Bennett, National CASA training specialist, introduces Everyone Ready, a new training tool for program staff.

Child Welfare and Immigration Sep 22, 2008

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Ken Borelli, MSW, discusses situations in which children are involved with both the child welfare and immigration systems.

Foster Youth Experience: Amanda Sep 15, 2008

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Former foster youth Amanda Metivier and Alaska State Director Marion Hallum discuss Facing Foster Care in Alaska, a foster youth advocacy program.

National CASA Strategic Plan Sep 08, 2008

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Michael Piraino, National CASA CEO, discusses the organization's strategic planning process.

A Volunteer's Experience: Lorine Sep 02, 2008

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Lorine Hall, a volunteer from Anchorage, AK, discusses the value she finds in being an advocate.