CASA 3-Month Evaluation Form

(to be completed by Peer Coordinator and Paid Staff)

CASA Advocate: Peer Coordinator: __

Paid Staff: Case Name: __

Docket Number: Times Sheets submitted:__

Case Description:

Rating Scale: 1=Needs Improvement; 2=Fair; 3=Good; 4=Very Good; 5=Superior

Advocate Professionalism

Understands the role of CASA

Understands and complies with confidentiality

Exhibits sincere respect towards the children and all pertinent parties to the case

Understands and complies with appropriate boundaries

Interacts and communicates well with other professionals involved

Interacts and communicates well with birth parents and family members

Presents child-centered, fact-based information to the court

Handles difficult situations with ease

Comments:

Advocate Responsibility

Consistently visits assigned child(ren) at least once a month

Number of in-service hours completed to date

Makes contact with all parties in a timely manner

Keeps all scheduled appointments

Completes and submits all court reports in a timely fashion

Completes and submits all times sheets in a timely fashion

Maintains positive working relationships with all parties to the case

Makes her/his best effort to attend every court hearing

Comments:

Advocate Effectiveness

Welcomes opportunities to learn

Follows through on assignments

Willing to ask questions when in doubt

Uncovers and communicates all pertinent facts

Identifies and recommends necessary services

Pays attention to detail

Comments:

Overall Comments:

Peer Coordinator Signature:

Date:

Paid Staff Signature:

Date:

Advocate Signature:

Date:

CASA 3-Month Evaluation

(to be completed by Advocate)

Rating Scale: 1=Needs Improvement; 2=Fair; 3=Good; 4=Very Good; 5=Superior

Orientation and Training

The goals and purpose of CASA were clearly explained

Procedures to be followed were clearly explained

Training was effective and provided me with the necessary tools to be a CASA

Comments:

Peer Coordinator

Peer Coordinatorwas available to you when you had questions or needed information

Peer Coordinatormaintained a professional attitude

Peer Coordinator provided appropriate guidance and support

Comments:

Designated Paid Staff

Paid Staff were available to you when you had questions or needed information

Paid Staff maintained a professional attitude

Paid Staff provided appropriate guidance and support

Comments:

What other training opportunities would you like to see offered?

What additional tools or resources would make your work more effective or enjoyable?

What are some suggestions or goals you would offer for the CASA program?

How have the CASA continuing education sessions aided your advocacy skills?

Do you understand the implications of secondary trauma produced from working with abused and neglected children? Has CASA discussed with you how this may affect your wellbeing, or offered you support in this area?

Additional Comments: ______

Advocate Signature:

Date: