Too many kids are waiting for a voice.
Maybe that voice is yours.
"CASA guardians ad litems are the most effective representation from the community that our country has come up with yet." District Court Judge
Monday, April 29, 2013 Advocate Training Begins
Right now CASA-CAN staff are interviewing for the spring class. Make a decision today to stand up for the kids who need us most.
Judges use the “best interest of the child” standard when making decisions in child abuse and neglect cases. During Pre-Service training, you will learn how to effectively speak in a child's best interests.
Contact us today to register: 406.454.6738 or lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com.
Steps to becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) guardian ad litem:
.Complete a written application
.Provide four personal and/or professional references
.Complete a criminal records background check
.Participate in a personal interview
.Complete 30 hours of required training
.Participate in a mock trial and swearing in before the 8th Judicial District Court
.Agree to complete 12 hours annual ongoing training
Once you are sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), support and mentoring is just a phone call or email away at the CASA office. Staff is available to assist you. We are in this together.
Pre-Service Training
Session I: Introducing the CASA/GAL role
Session 11: Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
Session III: Exploring Cultural Awareness
Session IV: Understanding Families Part I
Session V: Understanding Families Part II
Session VI: Understanding Children
Session VII & VIII: Communicating as a CASA & Gathering Information
Session IX: Practicing CASA Role/Reporting & Monitoring
Session X: The Role of the Department of Health & Human Services & Putting it all Together
Mock Trial, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Swears in 'Court Appointed Special Advocates'
- CASA-CAN conducts training several times a year. Contact us for dates and current information.
406.454.6738 325 2 Avenue North, Great Falls MT 59401
Judges use the “best interest of the child” standard when making decisions in child abuse and neglect cases. During Pre-Service training, you will learn how to effectively speak in a child's best interests.
Contact us today to register: 406.454.6738 or lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com.
Steps to becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) guardian ad litem:
.Complete a written application
.Provide four personal and/or professional references
.Complete a criminal records background check
.Participate in a personal interview
.Complete 30 hours of required training
.Participate in a mock trial and swearing in before the 8th Judicial District Court
.Agree to complete 12 hours annual ongoing training
Once you are sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), support and mentoring is just a phone call or email away at the CASA office. Staff is available to assist you. We are in this together.
Pre-Service Training
Session I: Introducing the CASA/GAL role
Session 11: Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
Session III: Exploring Cultural Awareness
Session IV: Understanding Families Part I
Session V: Understanding Families Part II
Session VI: Understanding Children
Session VII & VIII: Communicating as a CASA & Gathering Information
Session IX: Practicing CASA Role/Reporting & Monitoring
Session X: The Role of the Department of Health & Human Services & Putting it all Together
Mock Trial, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Swears in 'Court Appointed Special Advocates'
- CASA-CAN conducts training several times a year. Contact us for dates and current information.
406.454.6738 325 2 Avenue North, Great Falls MT 59401
Right now CASA-CAN staff are interviewing for the spring class. Make a decision today to stand up for the kids who need us most.
Judges use the “best interest of the child” standard when making decisions in child abuse and neglect cases. During Pre-Service training, you will learn how to effectively speak in a child's best interests.
Contact us today to register: 406.454.6738 or lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com.
Steps to becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) guardian ad litem:
.Complete a written application
.Provide four personal and/or professional references
.Complete a criminal records background check
.Participate in a personal interview
.Complete 30 hours of required training
.Participate in a mock trial and swearing in before the 8th Judicial District Court
.Agree to complete 12 hours annual ongoing training
Once you are sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), support and mentoring is just a phone call or email away at the CASA office. Staff is available to assist you. We are in this together.
Pre-Service Training
Session I: Introducing the CASA/GAL role
Session 11: Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
Session III: Exploring Cultural Awareness
Session IV: Understanding Families Part I
Session V: Understanding Families Part II
Session VI: Understanding Children
Session VII & VIII: Communicating as a CASA & Gathering Information
Session IX: Practicing CASA Role/Reporting & Monitoring
Session X: The Role of the Department of Health & Human Services & Putting it all Together
Mock Trial, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Swears in 'Court Appointed Special Advocates'
- CASA-CAN conducts training several times a year. Contact us for dates and current information.
406.454.6738 325 2 Avenue North, Great Falls MT 59401
.Provide four personal and/or professional references
.Complete a criminal records background check
.Participate in a personal interview
.Complete 30 hours of required training
.Participate in a mock trial and swearing in before the 8th Judicial District Court
.Agree to complete 12 hours annual ongoing training
Session 11: Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
Session III: Exploring Cultural Awareness
Session IV: Understanding Families Part I
Session V: Understanding Families Part II
Session VI: Understanding Children
Session VII & VIII: Communicating as a CASA & Gathering Information
Session IX: Practicing CASA Role/Reporting & Monitoring
Session X: The Role of the Department of Health & Human Services & Putting it all Together
Mock Trial, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Swears in 'Court Appointed Special Advocates'