HOW TO GET INVOLVED
We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children and have common sense. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff to help you through each case.
Being a CASA volunteer does not require any special education or background, simply the desire to help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes.
What does it take to become a CASA volunteer?
Step 1: Each candidate must be at least 21 years old, pass a background check and participate in a 40-hour training course.
Step 2: After completing the training, the volunteer is assigned his first case. A volunteer’s average time commitment to a case is approximately 4-8 hours per month.
Step 3: Maintain monthly visit with your child(ren) and give written reports prior to court hearings.
Volunteer advocates have support and supervision every step of the way and always have resources available.
Serviceheart-CASA of Otero/Lincoln County
Learning Center
Families First Prevention Services Act
https://www.childrensdefense.org/policy/policy-priorities/child-welfare/family-first/
http://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/family-first-prevention-services-act-ffpsa.aspx
National CASA Advocacy Resources
http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301325/k.B550/Advocacy_Resources.htm
Kids Count
https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data#NM/2/0/char/0