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FAQs about CASA Connection:How many episodes does CASA Connection have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
June 25, 2025074. Our "Big Ideas" And Concrete ResourcesOn this episode, Tracey and Jeff dove into the importance of help children and families via concrete resources. They spoke about CASA SHaW's "Big Ideas" plan and how we must continue to provide children living in foster care with better and enhanced resources in a very uncertain world. ...more19minPlay
June 12, 2025073. It's Men's Mental Health Awareness MonthThis week, Tracey and Jeff talked about men's mental health as we recognize Men's Mental Health Awareness Month here in June. Jeff shares some of his story growing up, and inevitably focusing on himself and his mental health, healing from the trauma he endured as a young boy. The overriding theme of this episode, talking to someone helps to heal. ...more18minPlay
May 27, 2025072. Behind The Judicial Curtain with Former Judge Thomas DiltsThis episode features former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Thomas Dilts who pulls back the judicial curtain within the realm of foster care. After having spent much of his career as a family court judge, he came to understand how valuable CASA and CASA volunteers were to children living in foster care within our communities. We discussed his time as judge, what CASA has meant to him, and how he continues advocating for children in our region. ...more28minPlay
May 14, 2025071. Burnout and BoundariesIn this episode, Tracey and Jeff talk about the very real condition of burnout and how we, in the social work profession, need to institute boundaries from time to time. The mental health of our CASA volunteers, staff, Board of Trustees, and every stakeholder is important. We need to recognize what burnout might look like, and how to put up those boundaries when needed....more18minPlay
April 30, 2025070. The CASA Network Impact InitiativeWe spoke to our friends at CASA of New Jersey about the CASA Network Impact Initiative they have undertaken with the 12 CASA programs throughout the state. What is the goal of this initiative? How is being implemented? Inevitably, how will this help our CASA programs better serve children who are living in foster care? A great discussion about the progress our CASA programs are making....more16minPlay
April 09, 2025069. Celebrating And Commemorating CASA's 20th Anniversary!On this episode, Jeff is joined by CASA SHaW Case Supervisor Lynn Kinkel as they discuss CASA's 20-year anniversary. Lynn was recently recognized at CASA SHaW's 20th Anniversary Gala as one of foundational pieces of our CASA program over the past two decades. Lynn discussed her many experiences, how she thinks we - as a society - can be better for children, and what our CASA nonprofit has meant to our region. It was a great discussion!...more21minPlay
March 27, 2025068. Healing Centered PracticesWithin this episode, Tracey and Jeff discussed healing-centered practices that are valuable for adults. We all want to interrupt children’s negative behaviors, and one of the best methods to do this is to promote healing-centered practices. The strategies to do this are: self-care, co-regulation, and touch points. We hope this episode is valuable to you and those in your network....more18minPlay
March 12, 2025067. Concerns And Realities About Future CASA Funding For Foster YouthIn this episode, Tracey and Jeff discussed the concerns and reality of about future CASA funding as there is much uncertainty coming from our federal government about how new policies may impact nonprofits and essential services to children and families in our community. Will our CASA nonprofit (and others throughout the state and country) be able to continue serving children in foster care appropriately in the future? ...more14minPlay
February 26, 2025066. The Intern Experience At CASAOn this episode, Jeff sat down and spoke to CASA SHaW's intern, Matthew Wickman, about his internship as a social work major, and how he dove into his work here at CASA. They spoke about how his internship provided him real world experience, the knowledge he has gained about CASA and the foster care system, as well as how he has grown both academically and personally. Plus much more great discussion points on this episode....more17minPlay
February 10, 2025065. CASA's Impact From The InsideOn this episode, Jeff talks with CASA SHaW Case Supervisor Wendy Parcell about her professional career, what led her to our CASA program, and how our CASA program has been making a positive impact for youth living in foster care, as well as their families. This is a great discussion that pulls back the curtain a bit and takes the listener inside CASA. ...more15minPlay
FAQs about CASA Connection:How many episodes does CASA Connection have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.