CASA volunteers are compassionate, dedicated community members from all backgrounds who believe that every child deserves someone to speak up for them. CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings, spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children.
Volunteers do not need any specific background, training, or education to become a CASA; all training and resources are provided through 36 hours of pre-service training and ongoing continuing education.
RSVP for upcoming information sessions here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session
Questions? Email sara@casapassaicunion.org. Hope to see you soon!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CASA of Passaic and Union Counties!
What is a CASA volunteer?
If you want to know what a Court Appointed Special Advocate is, and what one does, then we recommend reading more at www.casapassaicunion.org/volunteer
If you’ve already done your homework and know that becoming a CASA volunteer is for you, then the first and next step is signing up for a Volunteer Information Session!
How to sign up for an Information Session:
This is a required first step on the path to becoming a powerful voice in a child’s life. At the session, we’ll talk about the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, the responsibilities, the requirements, and the training that all CASAs go through before being sworn in by the court — and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have too!
Information Sessions are a commitment-free opportunity for you to learn more and to see if becoming a CASA is the right fit for you. Sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour. The Registration link: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session
Best Regards,
CASA of Passaic and Union Counties