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Become a
CASA Volunteer
Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Source: The National CASA/GAL Association
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are patient, open-minded people from all walks of life who have good communication skills, a history of following through on commitments, and a willingness to accept guidance. Above all, CASA volunteers care about children and their futures!
What Does a CASA Volunteer Do?
CASA volunteers help change a child’s story that has experienced abuse and/or neglect who are under court protection.
Volunteers:
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Spend regular, quality time getting to know their assigned child.
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Are supported and supervised by CASA team members and work alongside everyone involved in the case.
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Write monthly objective court reports on the child's safety and well-being to help the judge make important decisions on the child's future.
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Acts as a consistent adult for a child while under court protection throughout all the child’s transitions.
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Volunteers spend on average 4-6 hours a month on their case.
“I became a CASA volunteer thinking I would change the life of a child or two, and I know that I have. What I never expected was how much they would change mine.” 
-A CASA Volunteer Advocate
Six Steps to Becoming a CASA Volunteer