When you take on a case, you take on a future. 

How Can I Volunteer?

To volunteer as an advocate:

         ·         You must be 21 years old

         ·         You need no particular educational background

         ·         You must care about children

         ·         You must be able to make a 2 year commitment to CASA

         ·         You must pass a criminal background check

         ·         You must complete the appropriate training- CASA Jefferson requires 40 hours of classroom training as well as 12 hours of in-service instruction per year.

If you are interested in becoming a voice for abused and neglected children in Jefferson Parish, please contact Kathy Cheramie at (504) 367-3500 extension 341 and schedule an orientation. 

2012 Orientation Schedule is as follows:

We welcome you to join our upcoming training class.

July 2012 Pre-Service training schedule is as follows:

July 2                Chapter One                Introducing the CASA Volunteer Role
Monday              6:00pm -9:30pm

July 9                Chapter Two                Introducing the Law, Child Protection
Monday             6:00pm- 9:30pm          System and the courts

July 16              Chapter Three              Exploring Cultural Awareness    
Monday            6:00pm-9:30pm

July 18               Chapter Six                 Understanding children
Wednesday        6:00pm-9:30pm

July 21                Chapters Four            Understanding Families Part l
Saturday              & Five                       Understanding Families Part ll
                            9:00am- 4:30pm

July 30             Chapter Ten                 Pulling it all together
Monday             6:00pm- 9:30pm