Introduction/Orientation
September 5, 5:15 – 8:15 PM

Session 1
September 12, 5:15 – 8:15 PM
Mental Health/Substance Abuse—CaSandra Blockton, Program Manager

Session 2
September 19, 5:15 – 8:15 PM
Shared Life Experience Speaker—Maggie Thrasher
Veteran Advocates Q & A

Session 3
September 26, 5:15 – 8:15 PM
Cultural Competence – LGBTQ+—Nicole Ekiss, LCSW
Optima & Court Reports—Gailan Leeds, Lead Advocate Supervisor

Session 4
October 3, 5:15 – 8:15 PM
Message from our Judges—Judge Bowers/Judge Hubbard
The Red Folder

Session 5
October 10, 5:15 – 8:15 PM
Meet Our Children’s Attorney—Brian Finney, GAL

Swear In Day
October 16, 8:45 AM
You Become Official!
8:45 am – Court Observation
11:00 am – Swearing in Ceremony

*Class meets for 6 consecutive Thursdays at the CASA office 141 S. Main, Ste. 722, from 5:15 – 8:15 PM. Each class is an opportunity to hear from experts in the fields of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, DEI / LGBTO+, the Court System, and more.

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