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.

The application will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. You will need three references with email addresses (we do not contact your references until training begins). Your references could be a family member, friends or a professional reference.  Please have their email and phone number ready with you before beginning the application as it must be completed in a single sitting; you cannot save it and return to it later. 

Pre-training interviews are being done via Zoom or in person. You will meet 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.