• 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.

And

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