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

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. We can’t wait to meet you!

Please contact us if you have any questions. We’d love to hear from you!