What does the CASA program do?
CASA volunteers are appointed by the Family Court Judge to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. The primary responsibilities of a CASA volunteer are to: Gather Information: Review documents and records, interview the children, family members and professionals in their lives.
What services CASA provide?
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who serve as powerful voices for abused and neglected children as they navigate through the court system. CASAs are every day community members appointed by a judge to advocate for children in need of care.
Which state does not have a CASA program?
North Dakota
According to the National CASA Association, there are more than 93,000 volunteers nationwide, serving in 49 states and the District of Columbia. North Dakota is the only state without a CASA program. Each year more than a quarter of a million children are assisted through CASA services.
How do I become a child advocate in Arizona?
Do I need to have any special skills or meet any requirements?
- Be 21 years old.
- Be willing to complete necessary background checks, provide references and participate in an interview.
- Complete a minimum of 30 hours of pre-service training.
- Be available for court appearances, with advance notice.
Who serves CASA?
CASA/GAL volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. 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.
How do I support CASA?
Other ways to support National CASA/GAL:
- Donate by Mail. To make a donation by mail, download this PDF.
- Multiply Your Impact.
- Leave a Legacy.
- Give Stocks or Other Securities.
- Buy a Gift That Gives Back.
- Beneficiary.
- AmazonSmile.
Are all CASAs volunteers?
CASAs are Court Appointed Special Advocates. They are community members from all walks of life with a common pledge to dedicate about ten hours a month towards helping a child in the foster care system. Interested?
Where does Casa get its funding?
The CASA Program is a competitively awarded national program administered through the U.S. Department of Justice and is funded by the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) appropriations subcommittee.
How do I become a CASA volunteer?
TO BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER
- Commit 10-15 hours of your time every month for at least 1 year.
- Go through a criminal and CPS background check.
- Have the desire, patience and heart to work with children and families.
- Participate in in-depth training sessions.
- Be over age 21.
Are CASA volunteers mandated reporters?
Report suspected abuse: CASA volunteers are, per the code of Virginia, mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.
Do judges listen to CASA workers?
Does the court listen to what a CASA has to say? Judges know their decisions are only as good as the information they receive. So, yes, they count on the CASA’s independent voice, recognizing that the CASA has more time to focus on specific cases.