We just finished the third week of the CASA training at the CASA of San Mateo office. This week’s focus was on the responsibilities of volunteers, specially confidentiality and building effective connection. This follows week 1 and week 2.

In the CASA Volunteer training program, we were introduced to the basics of CASA on the first week. The second week was more focused on building a relationship with the children.

My training course to be a CASA Volunteer began last week, at the CASA of San Mateo County (SMC) office in Redwood City, CA. I thought it would be a good idea to share my experience while it happens, so here goes the notes on the first week.

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