Being a Court appointed special advocate
Become A VOICE for Children in the Courts
Norfolk CASA offers 30 hours of specialized Court Appointed Special Advocate training twice a year, with limited opportunities for independent study training. Our training is guided by the well-cultivated, highly informed National CASA/GAL Pre-Service Training and offers our trainees a wide breadth of instruction from basics of child development, court processes, family dynamics, cause and effects of abuse and neglect, to how to become a trauma-informed advocate for children navigating through the court and social service systems. In addition to classroom assignments and training, each volunteer will have the compelling opportunity to complete 10 hours of independent court observation. (see requirements below) |
![]() Upcoming Pre-Service Training
Virtual: Sept 19 - Oct 26, 2023 6-8pm
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Requirements
Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate has only a few very important requirements you should meet before applying:
- You must be at least 21 years old
- You must have a strong desire to advocate for children
- You must have reliable transportation and a cellular phone
- You must pass all background checks*
- We ask all of our volunteers to commit to at least 18 months of service
What to expect
As a CASA volunteer, you can expect to:
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