National CASA Association Strategic Planning 2009
In 2007 the National CASA Association surveyed state and local programs asking
them what we could focus on over the next three years that would support their
organizational goals. Of the 759 programs responding approximate 70 urban, 300
rural, 265 mixed area.
The format used is Q for the question asked, A for the answer and currently blank
is our next steps. When surveying it is important to let people know what you did
with the information gathered.
Q. Should we focus on awareness of CASA advocacy via national media (for
example CBS television)?
A. 90% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on awareness Materials (for example TV PSAs) for local
customization and use?
A. 91% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on a website that creates a sense of community for volunteers?
A. 56% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on pass-through grants to local programs via corporate and
foundation relationships?
A. 100% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on training materials to increase volunteer and staff cultural
competence?
A. 88% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on in person on-site training and technical assistance?
A. 65% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on resources and materials to recruit more volunteers?
A. 95% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
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Q. Should we focus on resources and training to enhance the well-being of children
in care?
A. 84% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on initiatives focused on specific groups of children (for example
older youth)?
A. 78% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on educating Congress about the benefit of CASA volunteers
and the needs of the CASA program network?
A. 93% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on training, resources and technical assistance for volunteer
retention?
A. 90% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on resources and training for recruitment and retention of
volunteers of color?
A. 87% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on a secure web based version of a CASA program case
management system?
A. 62% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on resources and training to promote volunteer and program
best practices?
A. 87% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
Q. Should we focus on collaboration between National CASA and State
Organizations on strategic initiatives?
A. 83% of state and local programs feel that we should pursue this activity.
Our next steps:
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