Court Appointed Advocates Network

CASA Pre-Service Training

5 Courses

CASA Pre-Service Training

Start your journey to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate! Complete four online modules, in-person training, and courtroom observation. After training, you'll be sworn in and ready to make a difference!

Here's what you'll learn:

Role of CASA volunteer
How to speak up for a child's best interest
Child welfare system and legal framework
Trauma informed advocacy
Report planning and writing + documentation
Permanency planning

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VOICES OF THE CHILDREN
What the children of Oklahoma have to say...

To come and ask me how I am feeling and to make sure the house I am in is safe. And to make sure the adults are safe and loving too.

2024 CASA Youth Survey, Age 6-12 Why do you think your CASA comes to see you?

She cares about me. I don't have anyone else.

2024 CASA Youth Survey, Age 13-18 Why do you think your CASA comes to see you?

My CASA worker comes to visit me because she makes sure if I need anything or help. A CASA worker is my advocate in court.

2024 CASA Youth Survey, Age 13-18 Why do you think your CASA comes to see you?

She smiles & hugs me. She listens to me. She takes up for me in court. She said to the Judge 'she's a good kid.'

2024 CASA Youth Survey, Age 13-18 What are 3 important things your CASA does to help you?

She speaks my wants/needs in court. She brightens up my day because we have full conversations. She helps me understand things I don't know about life.

2024 CASA Youth Survey, Age 13-18 What are 3 important things your CASA does to help you?

Make sure we are safe. Make sure we are doing good. Make sure we are healthy.

2024 CASA Youth Survey, Age 6-12 What are 3 important things your CASA does to help you?