CASA-CAN

Steps to becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) guardian ad litem:

.Complete a written application
.Provide three personal and/or professional references
.Complete a criminal records background check
.Participate in a personal interview
.Complete 30 hours of required training
.Participate in a mock trial and swearing in before the 8th Judicial District Court

Contact the CASA-CAN office at 406.454.6738 or lgoffcasa@gtfalls.com for an application or for more information.

Pre-Service Training

(you must be pre-registered)

2008 Fall Class begins September 29

All classes (with the exception of the Mock Trial) run from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Courthouse 3rd floor conference room

Session I: Introducing the CASA/GAL role

Session II: Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
Session III: Exploring Cultural Awareness
Session IV: Understanding Families Part I
Session V: Understanding Families Part II
Session VI: Understanding Children
Session VII & VIII: Communicating as a CASA & Gathering Information
Session IX: Practicing CASA Role/Reporting & Monitoring
Session X: Putting it all Together & The Role of the Department of Health & Human Services
Mock Trial, Swearing in 'Court Appointed Special Advocates'