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.

September 12, Monday--5 PM to 9 PM        Facilitated by Kathryn Eaton, Susie Massey
Chapter 1--Introducing the CASA Volunteer Role
Chapter 3--Cultural Awareness

September 13, Tuesday--5 PM to 9 PM                                     Facilitated by Kathryn 
Chapter 2--Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
**Guest Speaker (5:30 to 6:30) Nikki Baker Dotson, Assistant District Attorney, Muskogee
Chapter 3--Exploring Cultural Awareness

September 15, 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
       
September 19, Monday--5 PM to 9 PM                                      Facilitated by Kathryn
Chapter 6--Understanding Children   
**Guest Speaker (6:00) Tonya James, Child Development Specialist, Muskogee County Health Department   
      
September 20, 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 22,  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 --  September 26, Monday—5 PM              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                              Tuesday Afternoons at 1:30 PM

Cell Phone Numbers:
Susie Massey—360-9692
Kathryn Eaton—869-0224

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