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CASCWA Membership Descriptions

Membership is open to all persons who are interested in the welfare of students and their families

Active: Individuals actively participating in Child Welfare and Attendance or related work.
Retired: Individuals who have belonged to the association
Student: Individuals enrolled as students in a college program working towards a Pupil Personnel Services Credential with CWA emphasis.
Honorary Life: Nominations are made by the sections for ratification by the Executive Board of the Association

Membership Provides:

Reduced cost at conferences
Legislative updates related to CWA issues
"Ask-The-Expert" questions about CWA and receive answers from our "Experts"
The "Intercom" publication - the State CWA newsletter
Information on funding opportunities
Professional development workshops throughout the State
Discussions of current issues that affect at-risk youth, i.e. Swine Flu, the Garridio case

What is CASCWA?

CASCWA is the only state organization that focus on the needs of the Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel.

CASCWA offers the opportunity for like-minded professionals to develop a personal support network.

CASCWA offers the opportunity for professional growth.

CASCWA offers representation on the state scene.

Our Goals

Promote the work of Child Welfare and Attendance
Enhance professional development
Provide training/leadership and educational mentoring
Disseminate constructive ideas about child development in relation to school, home, and community
Publish and distribute periodic newsletters
Maintain web site

How do the above issues play themselves out in practice?

The issues faced by Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel are represented by a legislative liaison at ACSA meetings, as well as representation on CAPSO, SARB and other organizations throughout the state.

Links are binge established with the State Department of Education, Attorney General's Office, and the State Legislator's. These links provide CASCWA with an ear at the highest level of our state government.

The networking opportunities provided by CASCWA allows professionals to expand their knowledge of programs and services being offered in other parts of the state thus enriching the program alternatives they might present to their own students. Networking also provides a personal support system for Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel. CASCWA prides itself on the quality of the personal relationships that develop between members.