STEPS TO BECOMING A CASA

Change a child’s life

  • Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

    Each volunteer is appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest in court. Our volunteers help judges develop a fuller picture of each child’s life. Their advocacy enables judges to make the most well-informed decision for each child.

  • CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are ordinary citizens, like you, doing extraordinary work. CASA volunteers establish stable relationships with foster children, getting to know their unique history and making informed recommendations to the courts.
volunteer step 1

CHAT WITH A LOCAL COLORADO PROGRAM.

Contact us via the link below and your local program will reach out to you within three business days to discuss becoming a CASA volunteer. 

Inquire About Becoming a CASA
volunteer step 2

APPLY and Interview

Your local program will interview you in person and ask you to fill out an application. You will also be asked for 3 references to guarantee that you are a person of character, competence, and reliability.
volunteer step 3

COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK.

CASA volunteers undergo a thorough background check to ensure that our children are in good hands. Volunteers cannot have a record of certain criminal offenses, like child abuse, neglect, or any sexual offenses.
volunteer step 4

COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TRAINING.

All volunteers must complete an initial training of at least 30 hours. This training prepares you to be a strong advocate and covers legally mandated topics. You’ll learn about the dynamics of child abuse and juvenile law and court structure.
volunteer step 5

TAKE YOUR OATH BEFORE THE JUDGE.

That’s it! You’ve become a sworn CASA volunteer. Now you are ready to be appointed to a child who desperately needs your help.