Public Policy Issues and CASA

	Public Policy
	National CASA
		Protocol for Government Relations Activities (5/03) Legislators appreciate the fact that the network presents a unified voice in support of the best interests of all programs, rather than making multiple requests for funding which would benefit only individual programs.
		National CASA 2003 Agenda
		Resource Development Protocol The approach to a prospective funder should be made in coordination and cooperation with other CASA programs. See also our Resource Development section

	Policy Updates
		Major Federal Child Welfare Laws (1/05) A summary of laws and highlights references to CASA
		Public Policy Update (5/05) (PDF) Summary of Federal legislation, activities and reports of importance to CASA/GAL programs. See also our January Update.
		Members of Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care Give First-Hand Account The Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care issues its final report, bolstering much-needed support for courts in dealing with cases and calling for expansion of CASA. (7/04)
		GAL Training Mandated in CAPTA – HHS Issues Guidelines - National CASA Volunteer Curriculum Cited as Model for Volunteer Training (7/04)
		Prevention and Protection expanded in new Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) has finally been reauthorized by Congress through 2008. The legislation includes enhancing language to the GAL (guardian ad litem) mandate that National CASA has proposed for several years...

	Issues of Interest to CASA
		Foster Care Independence Act To help youth make the transition to self-sufficiency.
		Adoption and Safe Families Act Overview Landmark legislation.
		Related child welfare organizations

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