CASA New Orleans (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is an agency which advocates on behalf of children (birth to 18+) who have been judged victims of abuse and/or neglect. The duties carried out by a CASA are extremely important. No special education or skills are required. We provide thorough training and continual support.

A CASA volunteer offers a child trust and advocacy during complex legal proceedings. Interacting and explaining to the child what is going on, the CASA may be the only stable and continuous presence in his/her life.

Interested in learning more about becoming one of these amazing people?

Come out to one of our information orientations:

Thurs., Jan. 3rd from noon-1 PM, OR
Thurs., Jan. 3rd from 5:30-6:30 PM

All of our orientations are located at our office– 1340 Poydras St. NOLA 70112 – in our conference room on the 21st floor. Please RSVP your attendance to me, Betsy, at blopez@casaneworleans.org.

Requirements to be a CASA are:
Approximately 10-15 hours a month of volunteering (scheduling is flexible)
Commitment of at least 1 year duration
Screening process including an interview, background check, and abuse investigation
Minimum age of 21
36 hour training program over about 4 weeks
If you do not have the time right now to become an Advocate, another great way you can get involved is to share this information with friends, family members, and co-workers! Also, if you would like to donate to CASA New Orleans, please visit our website at: http://www.casaneworleans.org/donate/

For more information, please e-mail me at blopez@casaneworleans.org or give me a call at 504-522-1962

Again, thank you so much for your support of CASA New Orleans and I hope to be involved with members of your Neighborhood Association in the future!

Best,
Sara Sanders | AmeriCorps VISTA
CASA New Orleans |1340 Poydras Street | Suite 2120 | New Orleans, LA 70112
504.522.1962 ext. 305 | ssanders@casaneworleans.org|
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