Training
Dallas CASA thoroughly trains its volunteers to be the best possible advocates for abused and neglected children. Our volunteers complete a 30-hour training program which covers topics such as Dynamics of Child Abuse and Neglect, Advocate Responsibilities, Family Violence, Cultural Competence, Permanency Planning, Accessing Services and Court Proceedings. All classes must be completed for a volunteer to graduate and be sworn in by the court as a CASA volunteer.
Training Schedule
January 2012 Training Class
Application deadline is December 7, 2011
Wednesday |
Jan 18 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
Jan 19 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
Jan 24 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
Jan 26 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
Jan 31 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
Feb 1 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
Feb 2 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
Feb 7 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
Feb 8 |
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.. |
Swearing-In - Wednesday, February 22 at 11:45 a.m. |
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March 2012 Training Class
Application deadline is February 29, 2012
Wednesday |
March 21 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
March 22 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
March 27 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
March 29 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
April 3 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
April 4 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
April 10 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Wednesday |
April 11 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Thursday |
April 12 |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Swearing-In - Friday, April 19 at 11:45 a.m. |
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Supervision
After completing training, Dallas CASA volunteers are teamed with a CASA staff supervisor. On average, our supervisors each have more than 15 years of experience in child welfare or a related field. Supervisors provide support and guidance to volunteers throughout their cases and are always present during court hearings.
Continuing Education
In order to keep current with issues that relate to the volunteer role, our volunteers are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education per year. There are various ways to accumulate continuing education hours. We will provide recommendations and information about conferences, seminars and lectures in the Dallas area.
