CASA of Central Texas - The Najim Charitable Foundation

What is a CASA Volunteer?

CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to help ensure that every child in foster care is moved to a safe, stable, permanent home as quickly as possible. CASA volunteers research case records and interview each person involved in a child’s life, including family members, teachers, doctors, lawyers, and social workers. They monitor the progress of the child and family and advocate for the child’s current and future needs in court, in school, and in agency meetings. CASA’s independent evaluations allow the court to make better informed decisions.

Apply

- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Provide 5 references with email addresses.
- Provide your driver’s license number for the mandatory background check.
- Find the application at CASA of Central Texas website below

Interview

- A Training Coordinator will follow up with you after your application has been reviewed. Applicants will schedule a one hour pre-training interview to go over expectations and answer any questions that you may have
- Applicants must successfully pass screening, background checks, and fingerprint requirements prior to training

Train

- Successfully compete initial 6-week training course provided by CASA of Central Texas: 42 hours of initial training including weekly classroom sessions, homework, online coursework, and 4 hours of court observation

Advocate

- Be able to keep information confidential and work within established program guidelines.
- Be able to serve at least 12 months of your time (average 10-15 hours per month).
- Visit with the child on at least a monthly basis.
- Interview all parties associated with the case.
- Attend court hearings to testify as to the best interest of the child.