New Advocate Training Schedule
Before beginning training all prospective advocates must attend a 45 minute Orientation (informational) session, submit a completed application, and attend a screening interview.
Orientation (information) Session
These are held weekly
Monday - 5:30 pm
Thursday - Noon
(except holidays)
Winter 2012 Training Class
Tuesday, January 10 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Introducing the CASA Volunteer Role
Thursday, Jan 12 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The County Child Welfare Services System
Tuesday, Jan 17 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Juvenile Dependency Court Process
Thursday, Jan 19 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Challenges and Opportunities of Difference
Tuesday, Jan 24 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Needs and Development of Children and Youth
Wednesday, Jan 25 / 8 am - Noon
JUVENILE COURTROOM OBSERVATION - Dependency Court (B)
Thursday, Jan 26 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Understanding Families
Tuesday, Jan 31 / 8am - Noon
JUVENILE COURTROOM OBSERVATION - Delinquency Court (A)
Tuesday, Jan 31 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Building Relationships and Establishing Boundaries
Wednesday, Feb 1 / 8am - Noon
JUVENILE COURTROOM OBSERVATION - Delinquency Court (A)
Thursday, Feb 2 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Core Responsibilities for Effective CASA Advocacy, Right Based Advocacy (Part1)
Tuesday, Feb 7 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Core Responsibilities for Effective CASA Advocacy, Right Based Advocacy (Part2)
Thursday, Feb 9 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Roles Responsibilities & Expectations of CASA; Pulling it All Together
Tuesday, Feb 28 3:00 pm
Swearing-in Ceremony - Superior Court, Department 6
Spring 2012 Training Class
Tuesday, Mar 20 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Introducing the CASA Volunteer Role
Thursday, Mar 22 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The County Child Welfare Services System
Tuesday, Mar 27 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Juvenile Dependency Court Process
Thursday, Mar 29 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Challenges and Opportunities of Difference
Tuesday, April 3 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Needs and Development of Children and Youth
Wednesday, April 4 / 8 am - Noon
JUVENILE COURTROOM OBSERVATION - Dependency Court (B)
Thursday, April 5 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Understanding Families
Tuesday, April 10 / 8am - Noon
JUVENILE COURTROOM OBSERVATION - Delinquency Court (A)
Tuesday, April 10 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Building Relationships and Establishing Boundaries
Thursday, Apr 12/ 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Core Responsibilities for Effective CASA Advocacy, Right Based Advocacy (Part1)
Tuesday, Apr 17 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Core Responsibilities for Effective CASA Advocacy, Right Based Advocacy (Part2)
Thursday, Apr 19 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Roles Responsibilities & Expectations of CASA; Pulling it All Together
Tuesday, May 15 3:00 pm
Swearing-in Ceremony - Superior Court, Department 6