Who Can Become a CASA

An individual may become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) who

• Is at least 21 years of age
• Is able to commit a minimum of 24 months to the program and to the child(ren)
• Successfully completes an application and screening process
• Demonstrates the capability to adequately advocate for a child or children
• Has no criminal record or history with a child protective service (CPS) organization
  which impairs his or her ability to be appointed as a CASA
• Successfully completes 30 hours of required pre-service training
• Is sworn-in by a Benton County Judge

Screening Procedures

• Review and evaluation of the written application
• Written reference checks (3)
• Criminal history check
• Pre-service interview
• Training (the pre-service training also serves as a screening process)
• Post-Training interview

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