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    • About
    • Meet the Board
    • Meet the Staff
    • Meet The Advocates
    • Join Our Team
    • Contact
  • Volunteer
    • Advocacy Training
    • Virtual Information Session
    • CASA Companion >
      • CASA Companion Training
    • CASA Threads
  • EVENTS
    • CASA Classic Golf Tournament 2023
    • Events Calendar
    • CASA Campaign by County >
      • OC1in100
      • HC1in100
      • JC1in100
      • NC1in100
      • SC1in100
      • TC1in100
    • Virtual Information Session
  • Donate
    • Ways to Give
    • In Memoriam
    • Sponsors >
      • Program Sponsors
      • CASA Classic Golf Sponsors
      • Justice is Served Sponsors
      • Pinwheel Garden Sponsors
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Pre-Service Training Starts
​ January 24, 2023 



​The volunteer experience starts as a learning opportunity. The CASA program facilitators create a safe and supportive learning environment where volunteer candidates are encouraged to build knowledge and skills in child-welfare policy, judicial practices, CASA program values and best-interest advocacy. This training sets volunteers on a course to begin providing advocacy immediately upon appointment of a child.
Training is intended to build confidence and independent thinking so new volunteers will be inspired to put their all into carrying out best-interest advocacy for the children and families with whom they are assigned to work. Case studies bring the learning to life, as volunteers work with their peers to solve problems and offer solutions to situations that simulate real-world dilemmas. 

QUALIFICATIONS
A CASA Volunteer must:
  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Successfully pass screening and background check requirements.
  • Successfully complete initial training provided by CASA of the Sabine Neches Region.
  • Be able to make a 12-month minimum commitment to a case.
  • Be able to keep information confidential and work within established program guidelines.
NEXT STEPS
Complete the application form found here.
  1. Participate in a Pre-Screening Interview (see note below)
  2. Complete the Volunteer Agreements Packet
  3. Complete a CPS History Check
  4. Complete a Criminal Background Check (requires fingerprinting, see note below)
  5. Complete 32 hours of Pre-service Training
  6. Complete Privacy and Security Training (approximately one hour)
  7. Complete 2 hours of Court Observation (see note below)
 
Regarding STEP 1: A staff member will contact you to schedule a pre-screening interview. 
Regarding STEP 5: While CPS History checks are done electronically, Criminal History checks require in-person fingerprinting. 
​ *Note: With permission, we may be able to pull records for persons in certain state employees who have been fingerprinted within two years.
Regarding STEP 5: In-person courtroom observation can be completed in person  or by public access live video streaming.

Online Volunteer Pre-Service Training

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Advocates Needed

CASA of the Sabine Neches Region needs volunteers to help with the many fundraising events and community activities throughout the year. Check back here, or click the link below to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities!

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In- Person Training Sessions

CASA 4.0 PreWork Instructions
  CASA 4.0 
 Advocate Training
The CASA/GAL Vol Role
The Well-Being of a Child
Trauma, Resilience & Comm
Mental Hlth, Poverty & Conf
Sub Abuse, Diversity & Dispro
DV, Bias & Culture Comp
Edu Adv, Older Yth & LGBTQ
Moving Forward as an Adv
Learn More
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Advocate ​Swearing In

As officers of the court, our volunteers ensure that the children’s needs are recognized and best interests are considered both in the courtroom and in the community.

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Advocate Swearing In 
Dates Coming Soon
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Helpful Links

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Contact Us

  • Family Help Line
  • National CASA Association
  • Texas CASA, Inc.
  • Texas Children Awaiting Adoption
  • ​Texas Child Care Search
  • Attorney General of Texas
  • Texas Abuse Hotline
  • Prevent Child Abuse America
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway
  • ChildHelp​​​​​
  • 2020 9​90
  • 2019 990
  • 2018 990​​
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Mission Statement:  CASA of the Sabine Neches Region gives voice to the abused and neglected children in Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Sabine and Tyler Counties in Texas.
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