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Local Standards for CASA/GAL Organizations

Self-Assessment for Local CASA/GAL Programs (150KB PDF)
Indicators of Compliance
Standards for Local CASA GAL Programs 2006 Edition (PDF)
The primary goal and guiding principle of a standards system within the NCASAA network is to strengthen programs and support their efforts to provide high quality child advocacy and achieve the maximum level of excellence. As you implement these standards in your program, please contact National CASA for clarification, interpretation, or technical assistance.
   

State Standards for CASA/GAL Organizations

Revised State Standards Manual 2004 (228KB PDF)
The State Self-Assessment & Indicators of Compliance
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Frequently Asked Questions, Tips, Letters

FAQ Page (PDF) (3/08)
Self-Assessment steps to compliance and membership
A chart (PDF) (2/04)
   

Other Self-Assessment Related Documents

NCASAA Resource Development Protocol (PDF)
NCASAA Government Relations Protocol (PDF)
NCASAA Graphics Standards (Revised 5/03) (PDF)
   Appendix to the NCASAA Standards for Member
   Programs.
Introduction and Executive Summary (PDF)
Introduction and detailed summary from the standards committee to the CASA/GAL network detailing the revisions made to the Standards for National CASA Member Programs - 2006 edition.
The History Behind National CASA Association Standards and Quality Assurance (6/02)
The 20 member Standards Committee embarked on a year-long process of education and decision making which produced a proposed quality assurance system as recommended to the NCASAA Board of Directors.
Why Volunteers? A Case Statement Supporting the Use of Volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates & Guardians ad Litem  Read article..
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