​Court Appointed ​Special Advocates ​(CASA)

New CASA Volunteer Advocate applications now being accepted for our next training!

Our next CASA Training will be
Winter 2024
​To ensure the best learning experience
we ask for at least four participants
​for a training session.
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​For more information please contact us!
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​CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by the court to advocate for child (or sibling group) who have been removed from their biological parents' care due to abuse and/or neglect.  

All CASA Volunteer Advocates

- Complete an application and interview process​
- Pass a complete criminal and personal background check
-  Fully participate in 30 hours of pre-service training and court observations
- Have sufficient time to visit appointed child(ren) every 7 to 10 days
- Complete 12 hours of ongoing training on an annual basis
- Access to a computer for possible virtual visits, e-mail for communications, completing court reports
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​Member in good standing with the
National CASA Association and Michigan CASA Association.
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