• 21 years of age or older

  • Ability to commit to seeing the child 2-4 hours a week for up to two years. Every child’s case varies in length; sometimes, a case may require additional hours of the Advocate’s time.

  • No felony convictions

  • No history of alcohol or substance abuse within the last 5 years

  • Abstains from illegal drugs

  • Valid driver’s license and car insurance if the applicant drives

  • Not be on probation or parole

  • No serious physical or mental health concerns that could affect the applicant’s ability to volunteer

  • No DWI or DUI within the last four years

  • Has not been convicted of, or have current charges pending, for a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense, child abuse, or child neglect

    If an applicant is found to have committed a misdemeanor or felony that is unrelated to or would not pose a risk to children and would not negatively impact the credibility of the CASA program, the CASA program will consider the extent of the rehabilitation since the misdemeanor or felony was committed as well as other factors that may influence the decision to accept the applicant as a CASA volunteer.  

If you can say yes to all of the following, you may qualify to become a CASA!