Module 5

During the in-person session, current volunteers will be available to speak to your class. To prepare, please review the topics below and post questions in the discussion below.

Topics:

• Receiving a court order or assignment

• Meeting a child

• Assessing a child’s needs

• Building a relationship with CPS caseworkers

• Building a relationship with attorneys

• Following a case as it progresses

• Making recommendations in court (or, generally, how to act/speak up in court)

• Persevering when times get tough

• Organizing materials

• Maintaining emotional boundaries