Thank you for your interest in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Potential volunteer advocates must attend an
information
session, be interviewed, and pass a criminal background check prior to beginning advocate training. Information and training sessions are held at Dallas CASA offices.
You're invited to attend a one-hour
information session at the Dallas CASA offices. At the
information
session, you will learn more about the agency, the volunteer job and the training program.
To attend an information session, please RSVP by calling 214-827-9603, Ext. 273.
Click here for directions to Dallas CASA Offices
Volunteer
Information Sessions
All information sessions will be held at the Dallas CASA offices.
Friday, May 2, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 23, 12-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 6-7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 12-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 12, 6-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, 12-1:00 p.m.
After being interviewed and screened, potential volunteer advocates attend 30 hours of classroom training, topics include Dynamics of Child Abuse and Neglect, Advocate Responsibilities, Family Violence, Cultural Competence, Permanency Planning, Accessing Services, and Court Proceedings. All classes must be completed before potential volunteers can graduate and be sworn-in as CASA Advocates.
Click here for directions to Dallas CASA Offices
Volunteer Training Classes
May 2008 Training Classes
Application Deadline May 12
Tu, May 27 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
We, May 28 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
Th, May 29 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
Tu, Jun 3 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
We, Jun 4 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
Th, Jun 5 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
Tu, Jun 10 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
We, Jun 11 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
Th, Jun 12 5:30.-9:00 p.m.
Swearing in: June 19, 11:45 a.m.
July 2008 Training Classes
Application deadline June 23
Tuesday, July 8 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 10 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 17 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Swearing In Ceremony, Thursday, July 31, 11:45
September Training Class
Evening classes, Dates TBD+
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