Tribal CASA Programs

Treasured Traditions, © Barbara Lavallee (1996)
Tribal CASA programs train community volunteers to advocate for children involved in Tribal courts as a result of abuse or neglect.
ALASKA TRIBAL CASA PROGRAM CONTACTS
Kenaitze Indian Tribe Kym Miller, CASA Coordinator kmiller@kenaitze.org PO Box 988 Kenai, AK 99611 907-283-3633, ext.290 THE MISSION of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe CASA Program is to empower and educate our people to speak for our children in the strength and understanding of our culture and traditions. We will accomplish this through recruitment, screening, cross cultural training and supervision of CASA volunteers serving as independent third part officers of the court, advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Nach 'anik 'na genaga Our Children's Voice National CASA Association Michael Heaton, Western Program Officer 1-800-628-3233 ext. 248 Grant funding information available Developing a tribal CASA program video (free) Check the NCASA website: www.casaforchildren.org Tribal Law & Policy Institute Website: www.tribal-institute.org Diane Payne - 4155 Tudor Center Drive, #206 Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 770-1950