CASA Training Begins

CASA is in need of dedicated, passionate, and responsible volunteers to serve as future Court Appointed Special Advocates. Our next training session begins Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Sessions are held Tuesday evenings for eight weeks at the Children’s Trust office from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

CASA Volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests during ongoing investigations of abuse and neglect. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is in a safe, permanent home. We serve children from birth through the age defined by state statute as the limit to youth remaining in care.

Volunteers work with legal and child welfare professionals, educators, and service providers to ensure that judges have all the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions for each child.

If you are interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate APPLY HERE: https://www.roact.org/casa-volunteer-form.

Applicants go through an extensive interview process including reference and background checks. Additionally, CASA Volunteers advocate for children’s best-interest through the following activities:

• • Completion of Pre-Service Training (35 hours over 8 weeks)
  • Information Gathering (collaborating with families and allied professionals on the case)
  • Case Supervision with CASA Staff
  • Around 5-20 hours per month of Advocacy activities
  • Attending meetings, court appearances, and home visits
  • Reporting to the court, orally and in writing, with recommendations regarding the child’s placement and needed services
  • Monitoring the case until released by the court (commitment of at least 18 months)

If you are interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate APPLY HERE: https://www.roact.org/casa-volunteer-form.

Applicants go through an extensive interview process including reference and background checks.

If you have any questions or would like to hear more about the CASA program at Children’s Trust, contact CASA Director Sammi Rader at (540) 344-3579, ext 22.