HOW TO GET INVOLVED
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 3: Maintain monthly visit with your child(ren) and give written reports prior to court hearings.
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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