What is a Child Advocate?

A Child Advocate is appointed by a Judge to be an independent voice in court for a child who has experienced abuse and/or neglect. The Advocate provides the judge with a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a decision about the child's future.

Steps to Becoming a CASA Advocate

Step one: Attend an information session.

CASA information sessions describe the volunteer program and the process to become a volunteer advocate. You will learn more about the agency, the Advocate role, and the training program. It is critical that we prepare CASA Advocates to serve the best interests of the children in our community.

We invite you to attend a volunteer information session which will be conducted via Zoom. You will be sent instructions and a link to participate when your registration is received. Register for an information session below. Thank you for your interest in learning how you can serve Children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Step two: Submit an application after attending an information session.

The applications to become a CASA Advocate are distributed during the information sessions. Completed applications are submitted to CASA by the application deadline. The application process includes a short personal interview as well as criminal and CPS background checks.