Becoming a CASA Advocate
Every child deserves a safe, permanent home.
Nobody longs for this more than a child in the foster care system. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, you are empowered by the courts to help make this a reality. Through your volunteer advocacy, you will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also to the lives of their children, and generations to come. And in return, you will enrich your own life as well.
Get Involved!
Together we can make the difference
Want you do matters
CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child who is under the protection of the Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. CASAs receive extensive training and are supervised by professional staff members.
Primary duties include getting to know each child to ensure they are in a safe environment, visiting CASA child(ren) on a weekly basis, reviewing records, conducting interviews with caregivers, teachers, doctors, therapists, and service providers, and submitting a comprehensive report to the Court before each hearing.
CASA Volunteers must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess effective communication skills (oral and written)
- Be able to relate to persons of varied cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic status
- Pass a series of background checks
- Participate in a 30-hour training class with Virginia Beach CASA
- Commit to at least 18 months of volunteer service, including approximately 10-20 hours of monthly casework
In accordance with federal laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Virginia Beach CASA does not discriminate against employees, volunteers, or program participants on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.
Sign up for an
information session to learn more.
For more information about the application process,
please contact the Virginia Beach CASA office at info@virginiabeachcasa.org or 757-385-5616.
