How does someone become a CASA volunteer?

CASA volunteer applicants are required to:

attend an information/orientation meeting
complete a written application
participate in a personal interview with staff
provide personal references
submit to a child protection and criminal background check, which includes being fingerprinted
successfully complete over 30 hours of classroom training, including homework and court observations prior to being assigned a case.

Please note: Any applicant found to have been convicted of, or having charges pending for, a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense, child abuse/neglect, or related acts that would pose risks to children or damage the CASA program’s credibility will not be accepted as a CASA volunteer.

In addition to the core (pre-service) training, CASA volunteers are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education (in-service) annually. All required training is provided free of charge.