Training
CASA Volunteer Training
CASA volunteers receive training in courtroom procedures, social services, the juvenile justice system and the special needs of abused and neglected children.
Training Process
CASA provides the training required in order to be sworn in as a CASA Advocate or Mentor.
The initial CASA volunteer training is 36 hours (some of these hours are completed online). Classes are held in San Luis Obispo and North County.
CASA volunteer advocates are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours per year of continuing education after completing the initial training requirement.
Fees associated with becoming a CASA advocate or mentor include:
Fingerprinting – $20
Administrative fee to help CASA offset the cost of screening and training – $75
DMV Records – $5
Scholarship funding is available to assist in covering these costs.
The training curriculum covers the following topic areas:
2019 Training Schedule
august - september
San Luis Obispo (CASA office)
Training sessions will be held on seven consecutive Wednesday nights beginning 8/7/19 thru 9/18/19 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
September - october
Arroyo Grande (Grace Church)
Training sessions will be held from 9 am to 3 pm on 9/23/19, 9/25/19, 9/27/19, 9/30/19, 10/02/19 and 10/09/19.
October - November
North County (Morro Road Education Center)
Training sessions will be held on seven consecutive Tuesday nights beginning 10/15/19 thru 11/26/19 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
January - February 2020
San Luis Obispo (CASA office)
Training session dates are TBD.
March - May 2020
North County (Morro Road Education Center)
Training session dates are TBD.
June - July 2020
San Luis Obispo (CASA office)
Training sessions dates are TBD.