Become a CASA

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Court Appointed Special Advocates commit to advocate for the Needs of a Child or Sibling Group

Other Volunteering Opportunities

Steps to Becoming a CASA

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What Does a CASA Do?

Learn more about what a CASA Volunteer does.

Other Opportunities

You can still make a big impact without being involved in direct advocacy.

What is a CASA?

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a specially trained volunteer appointed by a Judge to the case of a child or sibling group who has been abused or neglected. CASA volunteers are people from all backgrounds and professions who commit to understanding the life and unique needs of a child or sibling group, attend court hearings related to the case, and make recommendations to the Judge about their best interests.

What is the Impact?

In many cases, CASA volunteers are the most consistent adults in the lives of the children they work with, and develop meaningful relationships that can mitigate the effects of the trauma they’ve faced.

Children with an assigned CASA are more likely to succeed in school, have fewer health challenges, and find safe, permanent homes more quickly than children without a CASA.

CASA Qualifications

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Able to pass extensive reference, Child Protective Services, sex offender registry and criminal background checks
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with computer technology including email and word processing
  • CASAs may not be a current foster parent or be in the process of adopting a child from Child Protective Services. 

Steps to Becoming a CASA Volunteer

1

Apply online

Apply online to the take the first step
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2

Interview

Share your story in an interview

3

Background

Pass a background check

4

Training

Complete CASA volunteer training

Become a Hero

What Does a CASA Volunteer Do?

CASA volunteers are people from all backgrounds and professions who commit to understanding the life and unique needs of a child or sibling group, attend court hearings related to the case, and make recommendations to the Judge about their best interests.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

You can still make a big impact without being involved in direct advocacy.

Behind every CASA Volunteer is a team of people supporting the program. We offer a variety of volunteer roles for individuals who want to contribute their skills, time, and energy in different ways, including:

  • Administrative support (data entry, documentation, organization)
  • Event support (set-up, guest engagement, logistics)

  • Community outreach and tabling

  • Training support
  • Committee participation (fundraising, governance, community engagement)
  • CASA mentors (supporting and encouraging new volunteers)

These roles are critical to keeping our programs running smoothly and expanding our reach in the community.

Join Our Team

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