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 Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer.
The initial CASA volunteer training is a combination of online work, an in-person orientation, and four in-person, three-hour training sessions. The sessions will be offered twice a week for two weeks with the first session planned for February 2020.
1. Submit an application
2. Potential volunteer will be interviewed by CASA staff and approved for training
3. Online portion is available once volunteer attends an orientation
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:
2020 Training Schedule
Please view the Training Schedule below for upcoming dates and times.
February - march 2020
San Luis Obispo
Orientation: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 6pm – 9pm
Class dates (Tuesday/Thursday): February 18, 20, 25, 27 from 6pm – 9pm
March - april 2020
North County Office
Orientation: Monday, March 9, 2020 from 6pm – 9pm
Class dates (Monday/Wednesday): March 23, 25, 30, and April 1 from 6pm – 9pm
April- May 2020
San Luis Obispo
Orientation: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 6pm – 9pm
Class dates (Tuesday/Thursday): April 28 and 30, May 5 and 7 from 6pm – 9pm
september 2020
San Luis Obispo
Orientation: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 6pm – 9pm
Class dates (Tuesday/Thursday): September 15, 17, 22, 24 from 6pm – 9pm