Program Manager: Kyla Hemler is available to consult on cases involving children ages birth through 5 years old. Along with your CASA Manager, she can assist you in accessing information and resources.
Online Resources:
Building Blocks Court Report Template (to download in Word)
Building Blocks Court Report Format (PDF to see how names and other details are formatted)
Behavior Observation Forms (when a CASA Volunteer suspects domestic violence/abuse/trauma)
Articles, Videos About Young Children
Dental Care for Children Birth Through 5
Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards
What About a Controlling Partner?
Council on Child Abuse: Protect and Comfort Infants; School-Based Personal Safety
Building Blocks resources are also listed at the left.
Training: The ProKids Building Blocks program also provides specialized training for CASA volunteers who work with children ages birth through 5 years old. Building Blocks CASA Volunteers receive additional training in assessment of child development, caregiver/child interaction, trauma, medical care, the law, resources and services. CASA volunteers are asked to complete the required training within a year of being assigned a Building Blocks case. Look for upcoming Building Blocks training here.