America's abused, neglected and abandoned children need your voice. Volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and change one life at a time.

If your heart has been broken too many times by the tragic stories of abused and neglected children, it may be time to take a positive step and make a real difference in a child's life. Volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and help a child find a safe, permanent home.

For some kids, childhood means soccer games and family picnics. For others, it means abuse, neglect and a life of hurt. These kids have little hope for a safe, permanent home. But you can help them by being a powerful voice in their lives. Volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and change a life of hurt to one of hope.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and would like to fill out an application, click here for a printable version! (both Adobe and Word.) Don't know when the next New Advocate Training Session starts? Go here to find out when!

Click here for the 2007 New Advocate Training Schedule.

What is a Court Appointed Special Advocate? I'm just a citizen, what does it take to be an advocate?

 

CASA volunteers do not need advanced educational degrees or legal experience. But it does require special people over the age of 21 with:

• A concern for children and the genuine desire to help
• The ability to remain objective and the maturity to deal with emotional situations
• Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences
• The commitment to complete a 30-hour training course
• Access to transportation and a somewhat flexible schedule to attend court sessions
• A willingness to devote approximately one year to complete an assigned case