On September 28, 2009 eleven very special people began their journey of becoming a CASA volunteer by taking the NCASA Pre-Service training. NCASA Pre-Service is an eye-opening training that teaches new volunteers the basics of becoming a CASA volunteer.  Over the past few weeks the new class of CASA volunteers have enjoyed learning about what it means to be a CASA volunteer, cultural competence, laws pertaining to Youth In Need of Care cases, and begun to understand family dynamics. The class will continue to learn more about children, families, followed by classes on how to use all this information as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). Though veteran CASA’s know there is not enough training to prepare for everything one could encounter as a CASA; the trainers share their expertise and insight about their experiences.Once training is finished, on October 27 the class will have a mock trial and be sworn in as officers of the court. This new bunch of enthusiastic volunteers are ready to hit the ground running. With only a few weeks left of training, this class will make an excellent addition to the CASA-CAN volunteers.

Classes are Monday and Wednesday nights 6-9pm. Current CASA’s are encouraged to attend to brush up on old skills, share their experiences, and best of all you can count your hours attended into your annual 12 hours of training.  

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a CASA volunteer? Classes will begin again January 25, 2010. It is never too early to sign-up. Call us today!