Frequently Asked Questions
About Volunteering for CASA

No. The identity of the child and his/her family is confidential and cannot be shared with anyone except the CASA staff and those directly involved with the child’s case.

Each CASA is assigned to one child, or sibling group, at a time.

Our CASAs come from all walks of life. There is no specific experience needed to become a CASA.

In order for our volunteers to be as up-to-date on current information as possible, we provide 20 hours of free continuing education per year. CASA volunteers are required to participate in 12 hours per year. Program staff also notifies volunteers of any free or low cost training that is available in the community.

All volunteers are assigned to a professional case supervisor who is responsible for providing support and guidance. Volunteers meet with their supervisors on a monthly basis to discuss their case and plan the course of action for the next month.

CASAs write a report whenever there is a hearing, usually every three or six months. A first draft of this report will be submitted to the case supervisor a few weeks before the hearing. Volunteers also keep detailed records of their contact with everyone involved in the case.

Many CASA volunteers are employed full-time. Some flexibility is necessary to allow for attendance at Court hearings and other meetings that may be held during normal business hours. Court hearings are generally arranged three to six months ahead.

Contact Nikki Yapi, Volunteer Coordinator, 410-267-7877 ext. 1 or click here to contact us.