Join us for our hybrid pre-service training, rotating between Zoom and in-person sessions, each Thursday from 6-9 PM. Location TBD. Once this step is completed, community members can be sworn in before a judge as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs)!

Each week covers a different topic:

Week 1: Introducing the CASA/GAL Volunteer Role

Week 2: The Well-Being of the Child

Week 3: Trauma, Resilience, and Communication Skills

Week 4: Mental Health, Poverty, and Professional Communication

Week 5: Substance Abuse and Cultural Competence

Week 6: Domestic Violence and Cultural Competence

Week 7: Educational Advocacy, Older Youth, and LGBTQ Youth

Week 8: Wrapping Up

If you have any questions about this or want to sign up, please click the “Join Us” tab at the top right; click the “Volunteer” tab; then read the requirements and, at the bottom of the page, click to fill out our application.