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Steps To Becoming
A Volunteer Child Advocate
  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Attend a one-hour CASA orientation. 
  • Complete a Volunteer Application.
  • Participate in a screening interview.  Applicants will then be notified regarding acceptance into CASA training.
  • Successfully complete a criminal background check and provide documentation of a safe driving record.
  • Attend all training sessions and scheduled court tours. 
  • Participate in a final interview with the Executive Director.  At that time, trainees will be notified if they have been accepted as a child advocate.
  • Participate in the swearing-in ceremony conducted by the presiding juvenile court judge.  Once sworn in, Advocates become officers of the court and mandated child abuse reporters.
  • Meet with CASA Case Supervisor to receive case assignment and to schedule introduction to the child and other parties involved in the case.
  • Begin regular meetings with assigned child and continuing education.


MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD.

ORIENTATIONS ARE HELD AT THE CASA OFFICE
1146 N Chinowth, Visalia

Mondays at 5:30 pm

And

 Thursdays at Noon
(except holidays)
 
  Please call
625-4007 for more information

Everyday In America:

8,200 children are reported abused,  neglected or abandoned. 500 children are placed in foster care or institutions. 5 children die from physical abuse. 



  To report suspected child abuse 24 hours a day call 
1-800-331-1585

 
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