What CASA Volunteers Do
CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who are involved in Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases in court. They visit the child, get to know them, ascertain what kind of services they may need. They review documents, talk to other professionals involved in the case, meet with the parents, and meet with the placement (relatives, a family friend, or foster parents, etc.). The volunteer then prepares a summary for the court and makes an independent and objective recommendation to provide fact-based information in order for the court to make best interest decisions.
How Can I Help?
Interested in volunteering with CASA of Grant County?
Fill out the info below and we will be in touch shortly!
We can't wait to hear from you!
GAL/CASA Screening and Training
Volunteers must pass screening and training requirements. They must
Be at least 21 years of age
Submit an application with references
Complete a personal interview
Pass criminal background and child abuse registry screenings
Complete training based on a nationally recognized curriculum
Comply with Code of Ethics requiring confidentiality and professionalism
Each CASA volunteer receives a minimum of 30 hours of initial training, which includes information about their role, the child welfare system, the court process, child development, the identification of child abuse and neglect, social issues affecting families, cultural diversity, and other topics related to their work. After the initial training, each CASA is required to complete 12 hours per year of continuous training. Training for CASA community volunteers is provided at the county program level. To inquire about training to become a volunteer in Grant County, please contact Leslie Hendricks Holt by phone at 765-664-1891 or by email at casa@grantcounty.in.gov.