Understanding Psychiatric and Behavioral Health In-Patient Treatment for Children

This practical training guides staff and volunteers through what happens when a child is admitted to an in-patient psychiatric or behavioral health facility. Participants will learn how to access information, interpret medical recommendations, and provide advocacy before, during, and after a child’s treatment stay.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to read and interpret in-patient discharge summaries and recommendations

• How caregivers can support follow-up care and stability post-discharge

• CASA’s role in advocating for appropriate placements and services

• Navigating access to documentation with confidentiality in mind

CASA Staff & Volunteer Webinar Series

Advocacy with Heart: Supporting the Whole Child and Family

Louisiana CASA is excited to offer a webinar series specifically for CASA staff and volunteers to enhance advocacy for children across the state. This series focuses on trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered advocacy that supports healing, growth, and long-term success for children of all ages.

This webinar is open to active CASA staff and volunteers only.