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“Now, more than ever, it is important that we take the time to look at our strengths and stressors; if we cannot help ourselves it can be more than difficult to help other people.”
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Tutorial and Templates
Please watch the tutorials to learn how to request police records, contact incarcerated parents, request medical records, and more.
REQUEST COLUMBUS POLICE RECORDS
Tutorial: How to Request Columbus Police Records (pptx)
Template: Columbus Police Records (docx)
REQUEST MEDICAL RECORDS
Tutorial: How to Request Medical Records (pptx)
Template: Medical Records Request (docx)
REQUEST PARENTS RECORDS USING ROI
Tutorial: How to Request Parent Recordings using ROI (pptx)
Template: Release of Information (docx)
REQUEST A MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Tutorial: How to Request A Mileage Reimbursement (pptx)
Template: Mileage Reimbursement Form (docx)
IRS Form W-9 (Required for Reimbursements) (pdf)
OPTIMA
Add or Change a placement (pptx)
Adding an Associated Party (pptx)
Logging in (pptx)
Uploading documents (mp4)
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Background Check: FCCC (pptx)
Background Check: FCMC (pptx)
MISCELLANEOUS
Tutorial: Guide to Online Platforms (pptx)
How to Request School Records (pptx)
REQUEST INMATE CORRESPONDENCE
Tutorial: How to Request Contact with Incarcerated Parents (pptx)
Template: Request for Inmate Correspondence (docx)
Template: Letter to Incarcerated Parent (docx)
Forms
Rule 48 Checklist (docx)
Release of Information (docx)
Blank Court Report (docx)
FAQ: Continuing Education
Optima Continuing Education Entry Instructions (pdf)
Accessing MS Word for Apple/iOS Users (pdf)
Podcasts
Understanding Services For Struggling Learners
Surrogate Parent
Therapy Dog Unit
Trauma Informed Care
Annual Policies
Conflict of Interest Policy (docx)
Online Communication and Social Media Policy (docx)
Statement of Confidentiality (docx)
In-House
In-House Lending Library Catalog (docx)
Community
Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence
HandsOn Central Ohio
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Offender Search
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio (PCAO)
Ohio CASA Association
The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County
The Center For Family Safety and Healing
On Our Sleeves
Continuing Education Training
Advocacy Resources for CASA Volunteers and Program Staff
Child Trauma Academy
National CASA Association
National CASA Podcast
Ohio CASA Association
Learning for Justice