Berg, Insoo Kim, Family Based Services, 1994
This book is a practical, step-by-step guide about how to work in family-based services settings in ways that empower clients, increase cooperation, and aid the survival of workers.
Courter, Gay, I Speak For This Child, 1995
Best selling novelist Gay Courter recounts her experiences as a Guardian ad Litem. It details her first tentative approach to her local program and of her efforts to ensure that her cases were treated with care and respect.
Crumbley, Joseph, Transracial Adoption and Foster Care, 1999
The purpose of this book is to go beyond the arguments about transracial adoption, and to ask the question: How do we as professionals help children and families make transracial adoptions and foster placements work?
Dziech, Billie Wright and Schudson, Charles B., On Trial; America's Courts & Their Treatment Of Sexually Abused Children, 1991
Reviewing American legal history and the equivocal treatment of children and sex crimes, professor Dziech and Judge Schudson explain how current courtroom procedures often fail to acknowledge a child's abilities and needs.
Duquette, Donald N., Advocating for the Child in Protection Proceedings, 1990
This readable, ready reference illustrates the multidimensional roles of a CASA by following step-by-step a single court case through the legal process. Though perhaps not current on Indiana laws, it asks key questions that advocates must address at each stage of the process.
Fitch, Janet, White Oleander, 1999
This novel tells the story of an adolescent girl during her 6 years in a series of foster homes, due to the imprisonment of her mother. Made into a popular movie, the book has excellent prose and tells a heartbreaking story without a trace of sentimentality.
Jarratt, Claudia Jewett, Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss, 1994
This book is a compassionate, step-by-step guide for any concerned adult who wants to help a child talk about, cope with, and recover from a loss. Ms. Jarratt is a nationally respected child and family therapist who has also written Adopting the
Older Child.
Mallon, Gerald P., Lesbian and Gay Youth Issues, 2001
This book is designed to help youth care providers increase their knowledge and skills in working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning youth and their families in a variety of settings.
Mones, Paul, When a Child Kills, 1991
Defense attorney Paul Mones tells the story of "Cindy" and other abused children who have killed their parents. Not only do we hear the voices of the children, but of the surviving family members, friends, the police, prosecutors, judges and jurors.
Pelzer, Dave, The Lost Boy, 1997
The sequel to A Child Called "It", Dave Pelzer now describes his experiences in the foster care system. He experiences the instablility of moving in and out of five different homes. This is a sequel that stands alone as a shining inspiration for all.
Shelman, Eric A., Lazoritz, Stephen, Out of the Darkness: The Story of Mary Ellen Wilson, 1998
Based on a true story, this book traces the origins of children's rights. Before the world became aware of Mary Ellen Wilson in 1874, children were considered property, and to become involved was to invade the family. At the time, the only way individuals were able to intervene in this child's behalf was to go through the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The authors wanted to entertain and inform, so view this book as historical fiction, as they attempt to recreate events in Mary Ellen's life.
Solnit, Albert J., Nordhaus, Barbara F., Lord, Ruth, When Home is No Haven, 1992
This book is an essential resource for child protective service workers, as a psychoanalyst, a social worker, and a research scientist provide practical guidelines for those who must make decisions about the placement of neglected or abused children.
Young, Nancy K., Wingfield, Katherine, Klempner, Todd, Child Welfare: Journal of Policy, Practice, and Program (Special Issue), "Serving Children, Youth, and Families with Alcohol & Other Drug-Related Problems in Child Welfare", March/April 2001
Various Councils, Making Reasonable Efforts: Steps for Keeping Families Together, no copyright available
An excellent handbook outlining individual responsibilities in court action cases, as well as establishing programs of preventive and reunification services.
Audio from National CASA Association (17th Annual Conference, 1998)
Sixteen cassette tapes covering ten topics.
"Empowering Families Through Family Group Conferencing"
"Foundation of Attachment: Healing the Wounded Children"
"Giraffe Project: Sticking Your Neck Out for Common Good"
"Ethical Dilemmas in Juvenile Court"
"Evaluating CASA's Effectiveness"
"Creating & Navigating Transitions"
"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - The Next Seven Generations"
"Improving the Response to Children in Domestic Violence Cases"
"From Seed to Fruit: Maintaining Quality as Your Program Grows"
