Be a Powerful Voice for a Child

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Abuse, neglect, and the need for CASA volunteers won't go away anytime soon. Children who have first been abused, neglected, or abandoned are then taken from their home and propelled into a system they don't understand. They deserve a CASA (court appointed special advocate) guardian ad litem. A CASA is a trained community member who is appointed by a judge to represent a child's best interests in court. The CASA ensures advocacy for children who have special needs due to their circumstances. The CASA provides the judge with carefully researched information on the background of the child and the child's family to help the judge make a sound decision about the child's future.

Each case is as unique as the child.

To prepare a recommendation to the court the CASA talks with the child, parents, family members, social workers, school personnel, health providers, and others familiar with the child's situation and background. The CASA also reviews records pertinent to the child and its case.

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

nowell%20gary.jpgYou can make a difference in a child's life when you volunteer as a CASA. CASAs are ordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child. They come from all walks of life and have diverse professional, educational, and ethinic backgrounds. Over 50% work full-time. The common denominator among all CASAs is their sincere concern for the well-being of children.

Become a CASA volunteer and be rewarded with some of the most powerful and fulfilling experiences you can find.

How can I become a CASA guardian ad litem?

  • Contact the CASA office at 454.6738 or lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com
  • Complete a written application
  • Provide four personal/professional references
  • Complete a criminal records screening process
  • Participate in a personal interview
  • Complete 30 hours of required training and a mock trial
  • Be sworn in as a court appointed special advocate (CASA) before the 8th Judical District Court

 

lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com

406.454.6738                         325 2 Avenue North, Great Falls MT 59401