What is a CASA Volunteer?
Become a CASA VolunteerVolunteer today to improve the well-being of abused and neglected children.
Help us fill the need for the growing number of New Mexico children in foster care.
What is a CASA Volunteer?
A CASA volunteer is also known as a Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA. They are volunteers that are trained by our organization to advocate for the best interests of foster children.
It is the only program of its kind with volunteers empowered directly by the courts to provide children with one-on-one advocacy.
The Problem
- There are over 2,000 New Mexico children in foster care and each child spends on average more than one year in care
The Solution
- CASA volunteers are screened and have completed 30 hours of training
- CASA volunteers spend an average of 5 to 10 hours a month to work on case
- Judges depend on CASA volunteers to make informed decisions about children in care
Make an Impact
Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Each volunteer is appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest in court. Our volunteers help judges develop a fuller picture of each child’s life. Their advocacy enables judges to make the most well-informed decision for each child.
We’ve made getting involved in the CASA movement easy.
By becoming a CASA volunteer, you can help provide a voice for children who have been abused or neglected. CASA volunteers are individuals from all walks of life who speak up for a child’s best interests in court. You are not a foster parent, you are a voice making a real difference at a critical turning point in the child’s life.
TO BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER MEANS YOU ARE:
- Willing to commit at least one year of your time (on average, volunteers spend 10-15 hours a month on their case);
- Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
- Willing to participate in an in-depth training program;
- Able to pass National & Local criminal background checks, and also CYFD history background checks; and be
- Over age 21
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about volunteering as a CASA, please contact us using our form below or give us a call at (505) 977-3432
Address
2340 Alamo Ave SE, Ste 112
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Phone: (505) 977-3432
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about volunteering as a CASA, please contact us using our form below or give us a call at (505) 515-0021
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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