Get Involved.
When a family is in crisis and becomes
involved in the child welfare system, a
CASA volunteer may be appointed by a
Judge to advocate for the child. This
highly trained volunteer is someone from
the child's community whose responsibility
it is to get to know the child and their
family and advocate for their safety,
permanency and well-being under the
protection of the Courts.
Qualifications
* Must be 21 years or older.
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* Must pass all background checks
and screening procedures.
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* Must complete the 30 hours of
training and courtroom observation.
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* Must commit 10 to 12 hours of time
to the case each month.
* Ensure that the child’s best interests are
represented at every stage of the case.
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* Review pertinent records pertaining to
the child.
* Maintain weekly contact with the
assigned child and contact as needed
with relevant parties to the case.
* Provide written reports for each hearing.
* Attend court hearings and staff meetings
pertaining to the child.​
Responsibilities
Training
* Complete In-person and Independent guided
learning for a minimum of 30 hours
* Court Observation
* Sworn in by the Judge.
* Complete 12 hours of in-service training
annually. The in-service training requirement
is prorated the first year, based on the
month the advocate is sworn-in.