Please join Guardian ad Litem CHAMPIONS Rayla James, Derrick Perez, and Karena Camacho as they discuss how supportive adults can help foster care youth develop healthy social connections, heal from their past, regain contact with friends and family, and find more confidence in themselves as they navigate the challenges of foster care. 

Moderator & Guest Presenters: 

Rayla James - CHAMPION, Young Adult Coordinator, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Derrick Perez - CHAMPION, Certified Child Advocate Manager, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Circuit 13

Karena Camacho - CHAMPION, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Paul Nigro - Director of Education and Development / Regional Director, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office



Original webinar date:  March 13, 2024



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Statewide Guardian ad Litem Training Team

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Helping Youth in Foster Care Build and Maintain Authentic Relationships

    • Overview

    • Video Presentation

    • QUIZ: Youth Voice