Activity CASA GAL Comments Advocate for early paternity determination. X Meet with the parents and any other The GAL may want to accompany the CASA volunteer to the guardian or custodian. X first meeting. If parent/guardian is represented by an attorney, the GAL obtains consent prior to initiating communication. Observe child’s interactions with parents or X The GAL may want to accompany the CASA volunteer to the other potential caregivers. first observation. Identify relatives or other persons who are potential placement options; provide X information to the OCS and/or the court for consideration. Determine and make recommendations for The CASA volunteer discusses all recommendations with the appropriate placement and family contact. X GAL. Meet with the assigned OCS worker. The CASA volunteer discusses any problems with the GAL, Maintain regular contact to discuss case X and copies the progress and/or roadblocks. GAL on any email communication with the OCS worker. Participate in case planning process. X Attend all OCS administrative meetings X The GAL attends only as needed. The CASA volunteer sends a related to the child (e.g., FACE, TDM, Admin summary of the meeting to the GAL. review, PPC). Determine and advocate for services to X meet child’s needs. Meet with the child’s teacher, child care The GAL participates only as needed. The CASA volunteer provider, mental health provider, health X sends a summary of these meetings to the GAL. care provider and others as necessary, and attend all staffings related to the child. Monitor services to the child provided by educational, medical, mental health, and X other community systems and ensure these services are promoting the best interests of the child. Consult with independent experts as The GAL submits pre-authorization requests as needed. necessary to determine child’s best interest. X X Consultation normally involves both the CASA volunteer and GAL.
Activity CASA GAL Comments Advocate for early paternity determination. X Meet with the parents and any other guardian or custodian. X The GAL may want to accompany the CASA volunteer to the first meeting. If parent/guardian is represented by an attorney, the GAL obtains consent prior to initiating communication. Observe child’s interactions with parents or other potential caregivers. X The GAL may want to accompany the CASA volunteer to the first observation. Identify relatives or other persons who are potential placement options; provide information to the OCS and/or the court for consideration. X Determine and make recommendations for appropriate placement and family contact. X The CASA volunteer discusses all recommendations with the GAL. Meet with the assigned OCS worker. Maintain regular contact to discuss case progress and/or roadblocks. X The CASA volunteer discusses any problems with the GAL, and copies the GAL on any email communication with the OCS worker. Participate in case planning process. X Attend all OCS administrative meetings related to the child (e.g., FACE, TDM, Admin review, PPC). X The GAL attends only as needed. The CASA volunteer sends a summary of the meeting to the GAL. Determine and advocate for services to meet child’s needs. X Meet with the child’s teacher, child care provider, mental health provider, health care provider and others as necessary, and attend all staffings related to the child. X The GAL participates only as needed. The CASA volunteer sends a summary of these meetings to the GAL. Monitor services to the child provided by educational, medical, mental health, and other community systems and ensure these services are promoting the best interests of the child. X Consult with independent experts as necessary to determine child’s best interest. X X The GAL submits pre-authorization requests as needed. Consultation normally involves both the CASA volunteer and GAL.
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