Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	3–3
Unit 1 Exploring Diversity	3–5
Unit 2 Vocabulary	3–7
Unit 3 Exploring Cultural Heritage	3–11
Unit 4 Cultural Awareness	3–15
Unit 5 Understanding Personal Values	3–19
Unit 6 Cross-Cultural Communication	3–23
Unit 7 Developing an Action Plan	3–27
Homework	3–31
Resource Materials	3–33

Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	4–3
Unit 1 Family Strengths	4–5
Unit 2 Resources in Families	4–7
Unit 3 Understanding Families Through Culture	4–13
Unit 4 Stress in Families	4–19
Unit 5 Risk Factors Associated with Child Abuse & Neglect	4–23
Unit 6 The Impact of Mental Illness on Children & Families	4–29
Homework	4–33

Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	5–3
Unit 1 The Impact of Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency on Children & Families	5–5
Unit 2 The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children & Families	5–11
Unit 3 Poverty—The Facts for Children	5–17
Unit 4 Poverty—Myths & Risks	5–19
Unit 5 Generational vs. Situational Poverty	5–23
Unit 6 The Importance of Family to a Child	5–27
Homework	5–29
Resource Materials	5–31

Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	6–3
Unit 1 What All People Need	6–5
Unit 2 How Children Grow & Develop	6–11
Unit 3 Attachment	6–19
Unit 4 Separation	6–23
Unit 5 Permanence for Children	6–29
Unit 6 Educational, Emotional & Psychological Issues for Children	6–31
Unit 7 Resiliency	6–37
Homework	6–39
Resource Materials	6–41

Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	7–3
Unit 1 Basic Communication	7–5
Unit 2 Establishing Rapport & Trust with Children	7–13
Unit 3 Using a Collaborative Approach	7–17
Unit 4 Dealing with Conflict	7–23
Unit 5 Confidentiality Revisited	7–31
Homework	7–35

Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	8–3
Unit 1 How a CASA/GAL Volunteer Is Appointed to a Case	8–5
Unit 2 Planning the Investigation & Gathering Information	8–13
Unit 3 A Successful CASA/GAL Volunteer Interview	8–21
Unit 4 Community Resources	8–25
Homework	8–35
Resource Materials	8–37

Homework for the Session, Goal & Objectives	9–3
Unit 1 Organizing Information	9–5
Unit 2 Writing Court Reports & Making Effective Recommendations	9–19
Unit 3 Appearing in Court	9–33
Unit 4 Monitoring a Case	9–41
Resource Materials	9–59

Goal & Objectives	10–3
Unit 1 Building Support & Self-Confidence	10–5
Unit 2 Volunteer Safety	10–7
Unit 3 Getting the Necessary Support & Supervision	10–9
Unit 4 CASA/GAL Program Office Procedures	10–11
Unit 5 Children—The Heart of the Matter	10–13
Unit 6 Expectations & Evaluation	10–19
Unit 7 A Course Review—Essential Concepts for the CASA/GAL Volunteer	10–23