Abstract:
If you are a CASA/GAL volunteer representing a Native American child and you lack tribal affiliation or familiarity with
Tribal Nations (i.e. their history, political status, cultural values and practices) this guide is designed for you! In reviewing
the four primary CASA/GAL volunteer responsibilities—investigation, advocacy, facilitation, and monitoring—this guide
explains what is unique about serving the best interests of a Native youth entering, currently experiencing, or exiting
foster care. Before we begin, we should cover some basic facts and figures