CASA Volunteer champions commit to 12 months of service. However, we deeply appreciate – and volunteers most often offer – a 40-month commitment, since many cases are not resolved within one year. Additionally, we are committed to a thorough vetting process that yields engaged and passionate advocates. Requirements include:

• Being at least 21 years of age
• Reviewing and submitting our application form
• Successfully completing a background check, including a Pennsylvania State Police check, FBI fingerprint check, and Child Abuse clearance
• Interviewing with Team CASA
• Submitting three references
• Completing a minimum of 35 hours of initial training
• Signing a confidentiality agreement
• Taking an oath in court agreeing to abide by the laws and policies relating to CASA
• Fulfilling the process and responsibilities outlined in What I Can Expect

If you are under 21, have a felony conviction or history of perpetrating child abuse/assault/neglect or have a potentially conflicted past or present relationship with Children & Youth Services that would be likely to create a conflict or compromise the advocate's role, you are not eligible for CASA service