Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Qualities:
- Able to make a minimum of a 18 month commitment to
the program and child(ren)
- Understand and follow the CASA confidentiality policy
- Respect and relate to people from various backgrounds
in a variety of settings
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Gather and accurately record factual information
- Meet report deadlines and requirements
- Be objective, open-minded and flexible
- Act with confidence and courage in advocating for
your CASA child(ren)
- Accept supervision and seek feedback from CASA case
supervisors
- Maintain professional relationships with all
community service providers
- Provide own transportation
- Pass a volunteer background screening consisting of a
national criminal record check, DMV record check, Child Index Registry
check and three (3) letters of recommendation.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain consistent contact with CASA child (ren)
- Maintain consistent monthly (or more often as
necessary) contact with CASA case supervisor
- Submit volunteer reports to CASA case supervisor
- Keep appropriate case notes
- Complete court reports in a timely manner
- Complete 12 hours of continuing education yearly
The CASA Volunteer does not engage in the following
activities:
- Taking a child to the home of the advocate
- Giving legal advice or therapeutic counseling
- Making placement arrangements
- Giving large amounts of money or expensive gifts to
the child or the family
For more information, call our office at 530.661.4200
or email us here.
