News and updates for CASA program staff and leadership
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The Commercially Sexually Exploited-Identification Tool (CSE-IT, pronounced “See It”) is a research-based, validated screening tool that helps improve the early identification of commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY). Texas CASA created two new CSE-IT resources for CASA staff and volunteers: the CSE-IT Guide and CSE-IT Explained for Volunteers Testifying in Court. You can access both new resources in the Anti-Child Trafficking (ACT) program portal page below.
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CFE Train the Trainer Graduates + Upcoming CFE Community Call
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Texas CASA is pleased to announce our first set of graduates from the CFE Train the Trainer certification process. We had 17 graduates from across the state representing the CASA network, DFPS and the local SSCCs! Facilitating CFE training is an important part of the CFE embedding process, and the Texas CASA team was honored to walk alongside the participants during this process. Furthermore, the CFE team is excited to invite you to their upcoming Community Call on June 20 at 2:00 p.m.
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The Texas CASA Grants Department is holding their annual webinar on June 20 at 10:30 a.m. In addition to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant applications that are covered each year, they will also discuss formula updates, timesheet requirements, indirect expense allocation policies, budgeting and standardize language, budget revision highlights, documentation review highlights and annual audit highlights.
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STAR Monthly Zoom & Available Resources
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While STAR Zoom may be taking a break in May, we hope you will visit the STAR program portal page where you can find training and resources to support your work with volunteers, children and families. Also, mark your calendars for our next Zoom meeting on June 24! This training will be a 90-minute meeting with the folks from Unity Recovery. You will hear from recovery specialists, including those with lived experience, for an in-depth look at recovery-informed CASA advocacy for children and families experiencing substance abuse and addiction.
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Recruitment Bounty: Tip of the Month
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June is a month with a lot to celebrate – Father’s Day, Pride Month and Juneteenth! Which one can your program focus on to help diversify your volunteer base? For Father’s Day, attend an event with a large presence of men, perhaps a local rodeo or men’s fellowship gathering. For Pride Month, grab some swag and attend a festival or parade. For Juneteenth, work with leaders to get involved with community events. Remember, bringing awareness to the CASA mission is an integral part of recruitment!
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LGBTQ+ Recruitment Tools for Pride Month
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With the goal of expanding the CASA network to better represent the demographics and experiences of youth in care, Texas CASA created a toolkit to help programs share the importance of spreading awareness of the CASA mission and recruiting within the LGBTQ+ community. Also in the toolkit are resources and tips to help programs create a welcoming environment for all. In preparation for Pride Month in June, we welcome you to access the LGBTQ+ Recruitment Toolkit below.
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CSE-IT Training to Learn the Signs of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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| Education Reach for Texans Annual Conference:
June 10-11
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