​Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our training and informational sessions for the foreseeable future will be held over ZOOM.

The next training sessions are scheduled to take place on the following dates: An INFORMATIONAL SESSION for our Fall 2020 training class will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm via ZOOM. E-MAIL OUR OFFICE TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE MEETING.  The Fall 2020 Training will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and will finish on Thursday, October 8, 2020.  All 12 classes for this session will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights via ZOOM.

If you are going to participate, we will send you a link for all of the training sessions PRIOR to September 1.

​See below for our application and more information if you are interested in joining the next class of potential advocates.

Volunteer to Become a Voice for Foster Youth
Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.
CASA welcomes 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.
Download our application below:
CASA Application (word doc)
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CASA Application (PDF)
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Once you have downloaded and completed our application please return it to the CASA office via one of these options:​
email: casaofstanco@stanct.org
fax: (209) 236-7792
mail: PO Box 3488, Modesto, CA 95353.
To become a CASA advocate, you must be able to:
  • Provide proof of age (21 years old is our minimum age requirement for all advocates)
  • Pass a fingerprint background check
  • Provide a valid CA Drivers License & means of transportation
  • Complete 36 hours of training
  • Attend daytime Courtroom Hearings
  • Maintain monthly contact and reporting to CASA office
  • Fulfill 12 hours continued education each year.
  • Commit to a minimum of 18 months
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all case information
  • Classroom training (36 hours over 12 classes) is held three times a year.  Advocate trainees must attend the classes, with only minimal absences allowed.  Topics include:
    1. Dependency System
    2. Child Development Issues.
    3. Dynamics of Abuse.
    4. Communication
    5. Courtroom observation
    6. Court report writing.
    7. Foster Youth and Teen Rights.
    8. Education, Medical and Mental Health Advocacy.
Upcoming Training Classes
Fall 2020 CASA Training: 
​Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our training and informational sessions for the foreseeable future will be held over ZOOM.

The next training sessions are scheduled to take place on the following dates: An INFORMATIONAL SESSION for our Fall 2020 training class will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm via ZOOM. E-MAIL OUR OFFICE TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE MEETING.  The Fall 2020 Training will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and will finish on Thursday, October 8, 2020.  All 12 classes for this session will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights via ZOOM. If you are going to participate, we will send you a link for all of the training sessions PRIOR to September 1st.

Our 2021 CASA Trainings are listed below: 
​Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our training and informational sessions for the foreseeable future will be held over ZOOM.

The SPRING 2021 training sessions are scheduled to take place on the following dates: An INFORMATIONAL SESSION for our SPRING 2021 training class will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm via ZOOM. E-MAIL OUR OFFICE TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE MEETING.  The SPRING 2021 Training will begin on Monday, January 25, 2021 and will finish on Wednesday, March 8, 2021.  All 12 classes for this session will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights via ZOOM. If you are going to participate, we will send you a link for all of the training sessions PRIOR to January 25th.

The SUMMER 2021 training sessions are scheduled to take place on the following dates: An INFORMATIONAL SESSION for our SUMMER 2021 training class will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm via ZOOM. E-MAIL OUR OFFICE TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE MEETING.  The SUMMER 2021 Training will begin on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and will finish on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  All 12 classes for this session will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights via ZOOM. If you are going to participate, we will send you a link for all of the training sessions PRIOR to April 27th.

The FALL 2021 training sessions are scheduled to take place on the following dates: An INFORMATIONAL SESSION for our FALL 2021 training class will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm via ZOOM. E-MAIL OUR OFFICE TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE MEETING.  The FALL 2021 Training will begin on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 and will finish on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  All 12 classes for this session will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights via ZOOM. If you are going to participate, we will send you a link for all of the training sessions PRIOR to September 8th.

Training sessions for the 2022 calendar year will be posted by September 15, 2021.