Standards and sample documents – Publicly administered

Court Appointed Special Advocates make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

2020 LOCAL PROGRAM STANDARDS

• 2020 NCASAA Standards for Local CASA Programs: Publicly Administered Programs
• NCASAA resource page for 2020 Standards for Local Programs
• Document Checklist for Publicly Administered Programs
• All Policy Review Sheet (must have)
• Document Review Form
• Ohio CASA Standards Zoom Powerpoint
• Standards Assessment Reports TAM Powerpoint

Section 1: Core model & mission

Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

Section 2: Guiding principles

Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

• Court Reports:
  • CASA Court Report Sample with Instructions
  • CASA Court Report Sample 2
  • Auxiliary Board Orientation Checklist Resource
  • CEO Orientation Resource
  • CASA Staff Orientation Checklist
  • NCASA Branding Guidelines
  • National CASA Core Documents:
    • National CASA Core Model
    • Role of National CASA
    • Role of State Organization
    • Role of Local Program

    Section 3: Diversity, equity, & inclusion

    Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

    • Diversity and Inclusion:
      • CASA Diversity and Inclusion Plan Sample
      • CASA Diversity and Inclusion Policy Sample
      • Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Plan Sample
      • Diversity Planning Resource
      • Strategies to Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program
      • Inclusiveness and Cultural Competency
      • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
      • Equal Employment Opportunity Resources

      Section 4: Ethical conduct and confidentiality

      • Confidentiality Policies:
        • CASA Confidentiality Policy Sample
        • National Council of Nonprofits Confidentiality Agreement Samples
        • CASA Conflict of Interest Policy Sample
        • IRS Conflict of Interest Sample

        Section 5: Governance and administration

        Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

        • Whistleblower Policy Sample
        • Sample Budget Form
        • Executive Director Evaluations:
          • Executive Director Evaluation Form Sample
          • Executive Director Evaluation Sample
          • Executive Director Evaluation Survey Form
          • CASA Executive Director Succession Plan Sample
          • Executive Director Succession Plan Sample
          • Sample MOU with Court
          • NCASA MOU with Court Checklist
          • Sample MOU with Non-Profit Auxiliary
          • NCASA Background Screening Requirements
          • Screening Application Form

          Section 6: Management & funding

          Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

          • Logic Model:
            • How to Create Logic Model
            • Logic Model Sample
            • Logic Model Sample2
            • 4 Year Strategic Plan Sample
            • Fundraising Plan Sample
            • Resource Development Plan
            • 7 Step Fundraising Plan

            Section 7: Human resources

            Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

            • Human Resources Policies, Manual or Handbook:
              • Human Resource Policies – Court Addendum
              • Human Resource Policies – Court Addendum 2
              • Social Media Samples
              • CASA Social Media and Press Policy Sample
              • Sample Texting Policy
              • Executive Director Job Description
              • Executive Director Job Description2
              • Volunteer Supervisor
              • Volunteer Services Manager Job Description
              • Professional Development Plan Sample
              • Professional Development Plan Sample 2

              Section 8: Volunteer administration

              Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

              • Volunteer Job Description
              • Volunteer Policies and Procedures Sample
              • CASA Volunteer Recruitment Strategy Sample
              • Volunteer Retention:
                • NCASA Volunteer Retention Powerpoint
                • Volunteer Retention Plan Sample
                • Social Media and Press Policy Sample
                • Confidentiality Policy Sample
                • Conflict of Interest Policy Sample
                • Volunteer Policies and Procedures Sample

                Section 9: Public education & engagement

                Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

                • Community Education and Awareness:
                  • Education and Community Awareness Plan Sample
                  • Public Education and Community Awareness Plan, Sample 2
                  • Raise Awareness on a Budget
                  • Components of a Public Awareness Campaign
                  • Communication Policy Sample
                  • Communication Plan Sample

                  Section 10: Data & records

                  Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

                  Section 11:Network & membership

                  Sample Documents and Relevant Resources

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