Become A CASA
CASAs are specially trained volunteers who are appointed as “Officers of the Court” to an abused or neglected child. Their role is to make recommendations to the Court about what is in the child’s best interest.
- If you care about children
- Are at least 21 years of age
- Live or work in Anne Arundel County
- Are objective and non-judgmental
- Have a flexible enough schedule to attend Court hearings and meetings
- Have enough time in your schedule to spend 15 to 20 hours per month working on behalf of a child
- Can participate in 12 hours of continuing education training per year
- Can make a minimum one year commitment
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Possess basic computer skills such as email and word processing
- Have reliable transportation permitting you to travel throughout the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area
How Do I Become a CASA?
- Submit a completed application, click here to apply
- Provide three references
- Participate in pre and post training interviews
- Pass state and federal criminal background checks
- Pass child protective service and sex offender registry screening
- Have a clean driving record verified through the Motor Vehicle Administration
- Successfully complete 35 hours of training
Ready to get started?
Apply to become a CASA volunteer and learn how you can support those in foster care in Anne Arundel County.