This continuing education podcast connects CASA volunteers with engaging and relevant training designed to help strengthen advocacy for children and families. Each short, dynamic episode features informative discussions with subject matter experts exploring topics connected to child welfare and best practices for CASA advocacy. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s) in their personal capacity and are not the official policy or position of Texas CASA.
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News, care tips, and great information about cats. We also give you the latest news about the wonderful Catnip Casa Cat Refuge kitties here in Austin, Texas. You can learn more about us at https://www.catnipcasa.org. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paws-with-penny/support
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The STS Guys is a weekly pop culture podcast. No topic is off limits. Jeremy, Larry, Mike and Scott cover movies, comic books, TV shows, collectibles and conventions plus any other random topic that may come up when we get together.
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Best Practices in Supporting Longterm Kinship Placements with Dr. Heather Fox and Dr. Cady Landa
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In this episode, we're delighted to dive into an impactful study co-led by Dr. Heather Fox, Dr. Cady Landa and a team of colleagues exploring kinship guardianship for children and youth in foster care. This research offers insights on the benefits and challenges of kinship guardianship (sometimes called PMC to a relative) as well as ways advocates …
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The STS Guys - Episode 266: All About SDCC (2024)
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This week: SDCC 2024We're back from San Diego! Hear all about the panels, the celebrities, the exclusives and more from our time at San Diego Comic Con!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Facilitating Access to Childcare with Gabrielle Cloudy
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Access to adequate, affordable childcare can be a major challenge for working families across Texas. Joining us today is the wonderful Gabrielle Cloudy, Daycare Coordinator at the Department of Family and Protective Services, to shine a light on the Department's daycare program and what CASA volunteers can do to help facilitate access to childcare …
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The STS Guys - Episode 265: America's Goat Talent
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This week: Unicorn World, America's Got TalentJoin us as we reflect on the past seven days plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 264: Adventures in Podcasting
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This week: America's Got Talent, Toddland, RetromaniaWe're getting ready for San Diego Comic Con plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Supporting Positive Youth Development with Dr. Heather Taussig
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to be in conversation with Dr. Heather Taussig, the developer and director of the Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) program. Dr. Taussig gives us an insightful glimpse into this evidence-based mentoring and skill-building program created for pre-teen and teenage youth with child welfare involvement. Tune in as we explo…
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The STS Guys - Episode 263: A Little Bit of ALF Hype
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This week: SDCC 2024We're getting ready for San Diego Comic Con plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 262: Summertime, and the Livin's Easy
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This week: Fan Expo Dallas, Houston ComicpaloozaNo cons for us this month but we catch up on what we've been watching!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 261: Monkeys in the Wild
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This week: The 8 ShowWe're back with some new adventures plus we catch up on what we've been watching!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Advocating for Youth Experiencing Cultural Dislocation with Dr. Robin LaSota and Dr. Heather Fox
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In this episode, we're honored to be conversation with Dr. Heather Fox and Dr. Robin LaSota discussing their research on supporting youth in cross-racial out of home placements. Their work seeks to shine light on the challenges that Black youth in particular face in cross-racial placements as well as how a youth's caregivers, family, and advocates …
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The STS Guys - Episode 260: Banging It In Your Face
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This week: Fallout on Amazon PrimeWe watched the new Fallout show and had AI write a song about the OJ Simpson trial plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 259: AI Eclipse
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This week: Ghostbusters, AI SongsWe react to the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie plus we found a website that let's you create your own AI songs.Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Asking the Right Questions featuring Cindy Dyar
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One of the CASA guiding principles is respect for the parents we walk alongside, as well as for all parties involved in the case. This episode is brimming with insights from our guest Cindy Dyar, Director of the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Family Defense Project, on how we can approach collaboration with parents and their attorneys with an open mind…
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The STS Guys - Episode 258: STS x Taco Casa
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This week: Taco Casa, Froggy FreshIn this episode, we talk a lot about tacos plus some other stuff but mostly tacos.Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 257: Come Back to Texas
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This week: Netflix's SpacemanWe met up in Austin for some barbeque, watched the new Adam Sandler movie, Spaceman, on Netflix plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Advocacy for Health and Healing featuring Elizabeth Wendell
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How can CASA advocacy be more deeply informed by what we know about lifelong health outcomes for youth involved with the CPS system? Research has revealed profound inequalities in adulthood related to the type of care experienced by youth in the foster care system. Joining us to put this important research into conversation with CASA advocacy is gl…
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The STS Guys - Episode 255: Funeral in the Metaverse
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This week: Taco Bell, Taylor Swift, Star WarsWe react to Taco Bell's Live Más Event in Las Vegas, Taylor Swift's new album and the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 254: Fresh Brisket on the Board
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This week: Palworld, Madame Web TrailerGood news, y'all! There's a Buc-ees coming to Arizona! Plus we react to the new video game sensation, Palworld, and the trailer to Madame Web. Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Illuminating the CASA Difference with Joan Ulsher
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In this episode we're delighted to be joined by author, speaker, and CASA advocate Joan Ulsher, a powerful voice for the mission and impact of CASA. Joan shares insights from her work as a deeply devoted advocate as well as from her memoir "Misplaced Childhood: A True Story of Resiliency and Child Advocacy," which touches on her own experience with…
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The STS Guys - Episode 253: Pet the Cougar
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This week: Godzilla Minus One, Marvel's EchoGet ready for a heavy dose of nonsense plus we react to Godzilla Minus One and Marvel's Echo on Disney+Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Cultivating Resilience and Compassionate Presence with Christa Mayfield
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What are some tangible ways CASA advocates can cultivate resilience and keep our compassion game strong when engaged in advocacy work that can sometimes weigh heavily on our hearts and minds? The wonderful and wise Christa Mayfield of Good Sustained shines a light on strategies for mitigating burnout and building resilience within ourselves so that…
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The STS Guys - Episode 252: Face/Off
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This week: Face/Off Movie, Black FridayWe wrap up the year with a look back at this year's Black Friday sales and the 1997 classic movie, Face/Off, plus a heavy dose of our usual randomness. Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Hope-Focused Advocacy with Cortney Jones
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In this episode, we're thrilled to be in conversation with Cortney Jones, founder of Change 1, an organization that aims to support young adults with foster care experience in realizing their full potential. Cortney draws on examples from the work she leads at the intersection of restorative justice and child welfare practice to explore how CASA vo…
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The STS Guys - Episode 251: One More Time
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This week: Loki Season 2On this episode, we share our thoughts on Loki Season 2 and the future of the MCU. Plus we checked out The Great Austin Comic Book Swap and there's also a random but fun look back at the prepaid phone cards of the 1990s.Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Collaborative Child Advocacy: Partnering with Attorney Ad Litems Featuring Lori Duke
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Our guiding principles emphasize collaboration with and respect for all parties involved in the case. What can CASA advocates do to build effective working relationships and increase collaboration with attorney ad litems? For this conversation, we're honored to be joined by the deeply insightful Lori Duke, Clinical Professor and Co-Director of the …
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The STS Guys - Episode 250: 250th Episode Celebration!
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This week: Giveaway Announcement, Blood and Honey MovieWe made it to episode 250! Join us as we look back on a few of our favorite moments before sharing our thoughts on Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 249: Making It So
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This week: Funko NYCC, Cocaine SharkWe bought some collectibles and discovered director, Mark Polonia and his unique catalog of movies. All this and more on another fun-filled episode of The STS Guys!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Strengthening a Web of Supports for Teens and Young Adults in Foster Care
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In this episode, we’re delighted to be in conversation with Laura Villarreal, the Neurodevelopmental Program Specialist with the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Laura shines a light on the web of services and supports that the Texas Workforce Commission offers for teens and young adults in foster care to help expand t…
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The STS Guys - Episode 248: History of Diarrhea
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This week: Starfield, Comic Book HistoryCheck out this episode to find out what video games we've been playing, a lesson in comic book history and a surprise souvenir from our trip to Mexico!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 247: Back in a Flash
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This week: The Flash Movie, The Beanie Bubble, Star Wars Comic BooksWe catch up on what we've been watching this summer like The Flash movie and The Beanie Bubble on Apple TV+ plus we pitch and fan cast a scripted Funko movie!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 246: Metallica Does Dallas
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This week: Metallica's M72 World TourWe talk some collectibles and concerts plus a heavy dose of randomness!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Bridging the Gap: Advocacy for Educational Wellbeing with Chantal Hinds
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As the families we walk alongside embark on a new school year, let's pause to reflect on how CASA advocates can have a powerful impact on increasing educational stability and success for youth in foster care. In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Chantal Hinds, an attorney, policy entrepreneur, and an advocate for the well-being of student…
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The STS Guys - Episode 245: All About SDCC (2023)
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This week: SDCC 2023We're back from San Diego! Hear all about the panels, the celebrities, the exclusives and more from our time at San Diego Comic Con!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 244: Hey Ho, Let's Go!
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This week: San Diego Comic Con PreviewWe're getting ready to go to California for SDCC. Join us as we preview the exclusives, autographs, panels, etc before our favorite trip of the year!Follow us on Threads @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 243: Across the VidCon-Verse
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This week: VidCon Anaheim, Across the Spider-Verse, The Flash MovieWe went to VidCon plus we catch up on what we've been watching like Across the Spider-Verse and The Flash movie and more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Improving Access to Information, Resources, and Support with Sarah Bryant
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As CASAs, we know how critical it is that parents and family members have access to the information and support needed to successfully navigate what can be a complex and overwhelming child welfare system. In this episode, we're deeply honored to be joined by Sarah Bryant, managing attorney for The Family Helpline. A project of the Texas Legal Servi…
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The STS Guys - Episode 242: Con vs. Con
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This week: Phoenix Fan Fusion, Fan Expo DallasIf you enjoy our convention coverage, then this is the episode for you! We recap our trips to Phoenix Fan Fusion and Fan Expo Dallas plus a sneak peek at our next giveaway!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Advocacy for Children 0 to 5 Years Old and Their Families Featuring Krystal Vann, Carollyn Thesing, and Anna McDonnell(Part 2)
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With 47% of children in foster care falling into the 0 to 5 age range, it's critical that we're up to date on best practices in advocating for young children and strategies for effectively supporting their families. Powerhouse duo Krystal Vann and Carollyn Thesing from Child Advocates of Fort Bend return for part two of this conversation with a foc…
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The STS Guys - Episode 241: Fast X
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This week: Fast X, SDCCWe catch up on some SDCC, Disney+ and Marvel news plus a no spoiler review of Fast X.Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 240: Banana for Scale
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This week: GOTG Vol 3, FDO 9, Anime ArizonaThis week we went to Anime Arizona and Funatics Day Out plus we watched Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 and the new movie, Air on Amazon Prime. We also came up with a fun way to save shopping malls!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 239: We Munchkins Are Still Alive!
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This week: The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Tetris MovieIt's Been a Week turns into a crazy tangent about The Wizard of Oz plus we share our thoughts on Apple TV+'s Tetris movie and the new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Advocacy for Children 0 to 5 Years Old and Their Families Featuring Krystal Vann and Carollyn Thesing (Part 1)
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In part one of this two-part conversation, we're thrilled to be joined by the seasoned team of Krystal Vann and Carollyn Thesing from Child Advocates of Fort Bend to draw on their experience leading a trailblazing advocacy program for children five and younger and their families. We’ll be talking about best practices in advocating for the developme…
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The STS Guys - Episode 238: Super Con Bros
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This week: Super Mario Bros The Movie, SDCC, Phoenix Fan Fusion, Fan Expo DallasWe preview the upcoming conventions we will be covering this summer plus quick no spoiler review of the Super Mario Bros movie, Netflix's Beef and The Night Agent!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 237: No Joke
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This week: The Mandalorian Season 3After some nonsense, we react to season three of The Mandalorian!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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Building Trust-Based Relationships with Youth featuring Jordan Bartlett
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How can we support the youth we walk alongside in cultivating resilience across the essential, interconnected domains of life? In this episode, we're joined by powerhouse CASA advocate and social entrepreneur Jordan Bartlett for a conversation about showing up, building rapport, and creating authentic relationships with youth. Jordan draws on his e…
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The STS Guys - Episode 236: #TSTheErasTour
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This week: Taylor Swift The Eras Tour, King of the Hill TriviaIn possibly our most random episode ever, we recap the opening night of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour before playing some King of the Hill trivia! Are you ready for it?Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 235: Too Hot for TV
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This week: Disneyland, Super Nintendo World, Cocaine BearWe're back from California! We recap our trip to Disneyland and Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios plus a no spoiler review of Cocaine Bear and plenty of nonsense!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The STS Guys - Episode 234: Joe Six-Pack
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This week: Quantumania, The Last of UsWe catch up on what we've been watching like Ant-Man Quantumania, Cabin in the Woods, The Last of Us and more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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The Bedrock Importance of the MSL with Leslie Cocke
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The minimum sufficient level of care or MSL is a critical polestar for CASA advocacy. How can advocates ensure that we are fully embracing the MSL in our decision-making and our recommendations to the court? Drawing on her legal background as an attorney and mediator as well as her decade+ tenure with CASA, the brilliant Leslie Cocke joins us to un…
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The STS Guys - Episode 233: Hello, Wisconsin!
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This week: The Last of Us, That 90's Show, Ant-ManWelcome to another jam-packed episode full of randomness as we cover everything from the new Ant-Man trailer to The Last of Us to That 90's Show plus more!Follow us on Instagram @stsguysThe STS Guys
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