Qualities needed:

• Able to make a minimum of a 18 month commitment to the program and child(ren)
• Understand and follow the CASA confidentiality policy
• Respect and relate to people from various backgrounds in a variety of settings

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Gather and accurately record factual information
• Meet report deadlines and requirements
• Be objective, open-minded and flexible
• Act with confidence and courage in advocating for your CASA child(ren)
• Accept supervision and seek feedback from CASA case supervisors
• Maintain professional relationships with all community service providers
• Provide own transportation
• Pass a volunteer background screening consisting of a national criminal record check, DMV record check, Child Index Registry check and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities required:

• Maintain consistent contact with CASA child(ren)
• Maintain consistent monthly (or more often as necessary) contact with CASA case supervisor
• Submit volunteer reports to CASA case supervisor
• Keep appropriate case notes
• Complete court reports in a timely manner
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education yearly

The court appointed special advocate does not:

• Take a child to the home of the advocate
• Give legal advice or therapeutic counseling
• Make placement arrangements

• Give large amounts of money or expensive gifts to the child or the family

For more information, call our office at 530.661.4200 or email us.