Interested in becoming a volunteer?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Potential volunteer advocates must be interviewed, and pass a criminal background check prior to beginning advocate training. Information and training sessions are held at the Muskogee CASA office and other locations.

To receive an application and information packet please call or email
CASA for Children 918-686-8199 or casaforchildren@sbcglobal.net

Volunteer Training

After being interviewed and screened, potential volunteer advocates attend 30 hours of classroom training, topics include Dynamics of Child Abuse and Neglect, Advocate Responsibilities, Family Violence, Cultural Competence, Permanency Planning, Accessing Services, and Court Proceedings. All classes must be completed before potential volunteers can graduate and be sworn in as CASA Advocates.

Training for FALL 2009

Training Location:  NSU Muskogee Campus, 2400 W. Shawnee, Room 203, Muskogee, Ok 74401

August 24, Monday--5 PM to 9 PM      Facilitated by Kathryn Eaton, Susie Hendrickson
Chapter 1--Introducing the CASA Volunteer Role

August 26, Wednesday --5 PM to 9 PM                                    Facilitated by Kathryn
Chapter 2--Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
**Guest Speaker (5:00 to 6:00)  Nikki Baker-Dotson, Muskogee County Assistant District Attorney
Chapter 3--Exploring Cultural Awareness

August 27, Thursday--5 PM to 9 PM                                   Facilitated by Susie
Chapter 4--Understanding Families, Part 1
**Guest Speaker To Be Announced
Chapter 5--Understanding Families, Part 2

August 31, Monday--5 PM to 9 PM                                     Facilitated by Kathryn
Chapter 6--Understanding Children
**Guest Speaker (5:00 to 6:30)  Tonya James, Child Development Specialist, Muskogee County Health Department

September 1, Tuesday —5 PM to 9PM                                    Facilitated by Susie
**Volunteer Panel at 6:00**
Chapter 7--Communicating as a CASA Volunteer
Chapter 8--Practicing the CASA Volunteer Role:  Gathering Information

September 3 , Thursday --5 PM to 9 PM                                  Facilitated by Susie
Chapter 9--Practicing the CASA Volunteer Role:  Reporting & Monitoring
Chapter 10--Pulling it all Together

Certification --  To Be Announced                                 Facilitated by Kathryn & Susie
5 PM in Muskogee County Courthouse
Courtroom Procedures Judge Alford

**Volunteers must also complete 3 hours of courtroom observation**

Muskogee County                                                     Wagoner County
    Judge Thomas Alford                                           Judge Darrell Shepherd
   Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM                              Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM

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