Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Justice Center Conference Room

"Introducing the CASA/GAL Role" 		5pm – 9pm
Jamie Campbell, CASA for Kids Program Director
Judge Stewart E. Stadler, 11th Judicial District Court
Bonnie Olson, 11th Judicial District Court Administrator
CASA Advisory Council Court Liaison
 
Thursday, October 9, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Introducing the Law,
Child Protection System and Courts" 		5pm - 9pm
Tara Fugina, Deputy County Attorney
CASA Advisory Council ChairBrenda Westwood, DCFS CPS Intake Worker
Katie Schulz, Deputy County Attorney
 
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Exploring Cultural Awareness, Part 1" 		9am – 5pm
Lt. Col. Don Clark, retired
MSU Prof. International Affairs, retired
CASA for Kids Volunteer and Mentor
CASA of Montana Vice President
 
"Understanding Families, Part 1" 9am – 5pm
The Hon. Jolie Fish, Columbia Falls Mayor Family Court Services Director
 
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Child Development Center

"Exploring Cultural Awareness, Part 1" 		5pm – 9pm
Carolyn Kohler, Child Development Center Office DirectorDr. Gregory Cornell, Stillwater Therapeutic Services Clinical Director
 
Thursday, Oct 16, 2008
Family Concepts Conference Room

"Understanding Families, Part 2 -
Substance Abuse Emphasis" 		5pm – 9pm
Marcia Tharp, MSW, Family Concepts Site Supervisor
Medical Foster Parent, retired
Adoptive Parent
CASA for Kids Volunteer AlumniBerni McDonald, Glacier Center for Families Director Intermountain Shelter Care Program Manager
Foster Parent, retired
Adoptive Parent
CASA for Kids Volunteer Alumni
 
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Understanding Families, Part 2 –
Domestic Violence Emphasis" 		5pm – 9pm
John Buttram, LPC, Flathead Valley Domestic Abuse
Treatment Program – Director/CounselorJill Hoxmeier, Violence Free Crisis Line Community Education Specialist
 
"Permanency" Deb Grandkoski , DCFS Region 5 Permanency Specialist
Mandee Hostetler, Teen Transitional Program
 
Thursday, October 23, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Communicating as a CASA/GAL Volunteer" 		5pm – 9pm
Randy Snyder, Attorney At Law Montana State Bar Trustee
CASA for Kids Volunteer and MentorRandy K. Schwickert, Attorney At Law CASA for Kids Advisory Council, retired
 
Saturday, October 25, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Practicing the CASA/GAL Volunteer Role" 		9am – 5pm
Terry Hamik, CASA for Kids Volunteer and Mentor
Joan Creek, CASA for Kids Volunteer
Sherry Stevens Wulf, United Way Director
 
"Practicing the CASA/GAL Volunteer Role –
Reporting & Monitoring" 		9am – 5pm
CASA for Kids Program Staff
 
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Pulling It All Together" 		5pm – 9pm
CASA for Kids Program Staff
 
*Thursday, October 30, 2008
United Way Conference Room

"Cultural Competence – Native American Emphasis & ICWA Education" 		5pm – 9pm
Evelyn Stevenson, Attorney Conf. Salish & Kootenai Tribes of Flathead Reservation Legal Department
Tribal Law & Policy Institute Board Member
*This training opportunity is open to all CASA volunteers and DCFS Social Workers with RSVP
 
Tentative Date: Tuesday, November 4
Flathead County Justice Center, 3rd Floor

CASA Graduation Ceremony and Mock Trial 		4pm – 6pm

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