The CASA Mission
To Strengthen families and communities through trauma-informed advocacy, support and services.
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Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, takes place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
When you donate to CASA you Change a Child’s Story!
- Provide Children a Voice through child advocacy
- Support children facing abuse and neglect
- Support children and families facing significant barriers to education
- Provide families resources and recommendations for stronger, healthier lives
- Provide services to stop the cycle of abuse
- Support the only child advocacy program of its kind in Colorado’s 5th Judicial District
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday December 8, 2020,
Schedule your Colorado Gives Day donation today!
Child Advocates Needed!
Change a Child’s Story
Many Children are still in need of a CASA. Please Make A Difference and consider becoming a CASA Volunteer advocating for children in the 5th Judicial District.
CASA volunteers work for the Judge and are a sworn “friend” of the court.
CASA volunteers stay on the case until closed, which typically takes 18 months. Once appointed to a case, CASA volunteers dedicate approximately 15- 20 hours a month to a case. They are expected to complete 12 hours of continuing education annually and participate in monthly supervision/case management meetings with program staff.
CASA volunteer qualifications:
- 21 years old, mature and responsible
- Submit to routine background checks
- Participate in an interview
- Complete a 35-hour pre-service training
- Have average computer skills, own a personal computer and have access to the internet
CASA of the Continental Divide offers pre-service volunteer trainings every other month. In this 7-week semi-independent volunteer training curriculum, students complete 5 self-guided sessions and participate in 4 – 3 hour in-person volunteer training sessions. The in-person volunteer training sessions reinforce concepts learned by completing the self-guided sessions. In addition to the pre-service volunteer training, students observe at least 2 courtroom proceedings and participate in the Colorado Mandatory Reporter training.
