Remember, we cannot initiate any services. That means that we can’t cannot call an organization or fill out an enrollment form on our CASA child’s behalf. We can, however, share phone number or websites with youth, parents, or caregivers. Always consult with your coordinator regarding what tools might be appropriate for your specific case. If you find resources you’d like to use, we’re happy to print them for you. Just let your coordinator know.
EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY
Always consults with your coordinator regarding what tools might be appropriate and when for your specific case. If you find resources you’d like to use, we’re happy to print them for you. Just let your coordinator know.
FOSTERING FUTURES
Always consults with your coordinator regarding what tools might be appropriate and when for your specific case. If you find resources you’d like to use, we’re happy to print them for you. Just let your coordinator know.
Adulting 101 at UW Extension – Outagamie County
Casey Life Skills Resources To Inspire Toolkit
Big Life Journal: Goal Setting Tips for Teens
FosterClub: Transition Toolkit
Child Welfare Information Gateway: Transition to Adulthood Outreach Toolkit
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
Career EXCELerate – Personalized job training & support services
GENERAL
Family Services Community Resource Guide
NAMI Wisconsin: Mental Health Resource Guide
INCARCERATED PARENTS
Always consult with your coordinator regarding if/when it is appropriate to talk to children about their incarcerated parent(s), and if/when it is appropriate to communicate with the incarcerated parent(s). While there are some definite dos and don’ts, much will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Casey Foundation: Children of Incarcerated Parents, A Shared Sentence
Child Welfare Information Gateway: Organizations in support of children and families of the incarcerated
National Institute of Corrections: Answers to Children’s Difficult Questions
Rutgers University: The Children of Incarcerated Parents Library
WI Department of Corrections: A Handbook for Parents Incarcerated in WI and Their Families
WI Department of Corrections: Visiting Information
Youth.Gov – Children of Incarcerated Parents: Tools, Guides, & Resources