Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary work for abused, neglected and abandoned children and youth in foster care in our community.
As sworn officers of the court, CASA volunteers are appointed by Judge Andell to advocate one-on-one for children and youth in foster care. As an Advocate you will be more than just a mentor – you will be a powerful voice for a child or youth during their uncertain journey in the foster care system.
You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker. CASA of Liberty & Chambers County will provide you with the training you need to succeed.
CASA volunteers come from various walks of life. They share the willingness and ability to commit at least one year, an average of 8-10 hours a month, to a foster child or youth to make a difference.
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Step 1: Sign up to receive an “inquiry call” or “inquiry email”.
We will discuss the responsibilities of an Advocate so every inquirer has a clear understanding of what it means to be a CASA volunteer. Our Executive Director, Kimberly Stephens, will meet you personally to assist in your decision- making process and encourage you to review our CASA Volunteer Brochure and manual.
Call 936-334-9000 to sign up or email info@casalctx.org
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Step 2: Excited to be a CASA volunteer?
To be scheduled for an interview, you will need:
Copy of your driver license
Application filled out completely with attached forms signed
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Application:
Complete this Court Appointed Special Advocate Application.Advocate Application Form 2019
Volunteer applications are accepted by mail (P.O. Box 9027; Liberty, TX 77575), email Info@casalctx.org or fax (936)334-9001.
Call or email Info@casalctx.org at the CASA office and set up an interview.
Step 3: Congratulations!
You’ve completed the interview process and all required security screening and have been accepted into Preservice Training. The next step is to complete Preservice Training, which consists of 30 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of court observation.
CASA of Liberty/Chambers Counties conducts monthly training sessions during the day (Mon – Thurs from 9 am – 3 pm) and once a quarter training classes at night from 6 pm – 8 pm on a “floating” day chosen by the class and trainer. Classes are taught by CASA staff, volunteers, and experienced professionals from the various disciplines and agencies who work with foster children during the dependency process.
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Step 4: Ready To Advocate!
After you complete Preservice Training and are sworn in as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), the final step in the process is to be matched with the child or youth that you will advocate for.