ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oklahoma CASA is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of the CASA network, those we serve and the public as a whole. We have been carefully following the news, recommendations and expertise of health officials as the situation with COVID-19 has continued to evolve. We recognize that this is a serious concern and are making the well-being of the network our highest priority.
Updates & Resources
STATEWIDE & CHILD WELFARE UPDATES
- OKDHS COVID-19 Feed – Contains news, guidance and resources for providers.
- State Agency Child Visitation. OKDHS will be using phone and video alternatives for child visitation for the foreseeable future, and will be coming up with strategies such as “front yard” visits that allow for social distance. This is the result of a federal waiver for Title IVB agencies.
- The Oklahoma State Department of Health is tracking cases of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. OSDH will update the state case count each day by noon Central Time.
- Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits - Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for nonprofits.
Resources for CASA Volunteers
10 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS COMMUNICATION TIPS
GUIDANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS: WAYS TO SAFELY STAY IN TOUCH WITH CHILDREN (From National CASA)
FOR VOLUNTEERS
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES - A List of Virtual Actives for Volunteers and Children
Virtual Visit Resources: Here are some resources that can be adapted to the volunteer/CASA child relationship:
- Virtual Visits: Recommendations by Age and Access Resources by Rose Marie Wentz
- Ways to supplement Face-to-Face visits or when those are not possible by Rose Marie Wentz
- Virtual Parenting Time by By Michael Saini, PhD & Shely Polak Phd(c)
Tech options: Low or No Cost Technology Options for Virtual Participation and Contact
SMART START CENTRAL OKLAHOMA: Below is some of the information shared with Smart Start's communities to supplement the great things they are already doing in support of children's development. We hope you may find it useful and share it with the young children in your life.
The information in each section is categorized by age.
• STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
• Purposeful Parenting and Discipline
HOW TO TALK TO KIDS & TEENS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS
TIPS FOR VIDEO CHATTING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN – STAYING CONNECTED WHILE FAR APART
ZERO TO THRIVE: HELPING YOUNG KIDS THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CRISIS
CHILD MIND INSTITUTE: SUPPORTING KIDS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
OKLAHOMA CASA ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 54946
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73154
CHANGE A CHILD'S STORY.TM
Member of the National CASA/GAL Association.