​The September / October 2024 Training session is scheduled to take place on the following dates:  Training will begin on September 4, 2024 (Wednesday) and will be completed by October 16, 2024 (Wednesday). All 12 classes for this session will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 8:30pm (there will be no class on Sept 25).  The last day to submit an application for the Sept/Oct 2024 training is August 22, 2024.

The next optional Information Session/Orientation will be held over Zoom on Thursday; January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm.  The next training session will be held in February/March 2025.

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.
E-Mail us for a link to an application:​
Kelli Bravo at [email protected]
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
All of our informational sessions will be held over ZOOM.  The training will be offered both over Zoom and in-person at the CASA office.

Our CASA Training dates for 2024 are listed below (subject to change): 
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The September/October 2024 Training session is scheduled to take place on the following dates:  Training will begin on September 4, 2024 (Wednesday and will be completed by October 16, 2024 (Wednesday). All 12 classes for this session will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 8:30pm.

2025 CASA Trainings (dates subject to change):
The optional Information Session/Orientation will be held over Zoom on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm.
The Zoom link for the Info Session will be sent out one week in advance to those on our inquiry list.  To be added to the list please email [email protected].

The February/March 2025 Training session is scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) to March 13, 2025 (Thursday).  All 12 classes in this session will be held in the evening from 6pm - 8:30pm.  

​If you would like an application and more information regarding any future trainings, please e-mail Kelli Bravo at [email protected]

*Dates of future trainings are subject to change.