What are some of the initial steps to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Here are the first to-dos from the paperwork and interview to the pre-service training needed to be a voice for foster children.
INSPIRE & CONNECT
VOICES BLOGMy First Year as a CASA
The first year of any experience can be informative as well as inspiring. A current CASA volunteer reflects on her first year as a CASA and the organization, discussing what was accomplished and what has yet to be achieved.
Q&A: An Insider’s Perspective on Being a CASA Volunteer
Veteran volunteers with Voices for CASA children have a multitude of experiences to share. With this in-depth interview, a seasoned Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer discusses the impact cases have had on both a child in need and himself as a person.
Professions That Make You A Perfect Fit for CASA
Those who are (or once were) teachers, day care workers, homemakers, social workers and more may make an easy transition to being a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
10 Ways Being a CASA Volunteer Helps Your Community
As a CASA, you’re giving back to your community in a way that goes beyond the holiday volunteer gigs — you’re giving a child a brighter future.
Thinking About Becoming A Foster Parent? Join CASA
For those considering becoming a foster parent, but don’t necessarily have the space or ability to bring a child into their home, becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) may be the perfect solution.
VOICES Guest Interviews with Marty Manning, Valley Radio Legend
Voices for CASA Children was invited by Valley radio legend Marty Manning to discuss the CASA program and about how people can get involved. Listen to the interview on iHeartRadio's Valley Views with Marty Manning to hear VOICES Marketing Manager Christine Slomski...
The Great CASA Telethon of 2018
Contributed by Valerie Neumann, CASA Volunteer 2018 started off with a "BANG!" for the CASA Program throughout Arizona. January was host to the CASA of Arizona Telethon—a statewide recruitment effort on January 23rd that caught the attention of thousands of viewers...
VOICES Volunteer Spotlight: Samantha Trapp
Contributed by Valerie Neumann, CASA Volunteer Samantha Trapp is a long time VOICES volunteer and supporter of the most vulnerable children in her community. Samantha started working with VOICES several years ago alongside her mom, Chris Trapp, who is a CASA volunteer...
VOICES Opens Training Center
Contributed by Valerie Neumann, CASA Volunteer In the weeks following the start of 2018, volunteers and staff members were hard at work to open the new VOICES Training Center. An extension of the VOICES administrative offices in Old Town Scottsdale, the Training...