Steps to Become a CASA

Information meetings are your chance to learn more about what it takes to be a volunteer and ask questions. Information Meetings are being done via Zoom or in person. View dates and sign up to attend by Clicking Here.

You will receive the Volunteer Application at your information meeting. Currently, all pre-training interviews are being done via Zoom or in person. You will meet virtually with one of our CASA Advocate Supervisors and share insight about who you are.

You will receive a welcome email from our Outreach and Recruitment Manager with training information and instructions.

Training is being done In-person and through zoom.
NOTE: You must attend an information meeting and pre-training interview before receiving your invitation to join training. CASA offers four trainings per year; Click Here to View Current Training Schedule. Trainings take place at various locations throughout the county.

Includes Dependency Court Observation & Swearing-In. This takes place on a scheduled Tuesday morning at the Watsonville Courthouse.

CASA’s professional staff offers each new Advocate several potential children from which to choose. The new Advocate is matched with a child/youth he or she would like to serve. An Advocate Supervisor is assigned to the new CASA Advocate for ongoing support while he is supporting child or youth.