CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA Prince George’s County volunteers are regular citizens like you. CASA volunteers are trained advocates for neglected and abused children in the foster care court system. CASA Volunteers assure that that the rights and needs of these children are at the forefront of decisions that are being made by judges and lawyers and family members.
For many neglected and abused children their CASA volunteer is the only reliable adult presence in their lives. And that single volunteer can often be enough to break the cycle of violence and neglect- not just for one child, but for generations to come.
Join us until every child in need has a CASA volunteer to look out for their needs. You can change a child’s story!
Bi-Weekly Information Sessions
Deciding to become a volunteer advocate is important. Understanding the role and responsibilities of a volunteer will be critical to your ability to #changeachildsstory. CASA/Prince George’s County hosts bi-weekly Information Sessions for prospective volunteers to learn more about CASA and meet current volunteers. We look forward to sharing the life-changing CASA volunteer experience with you.
Visit our events page to RSVP for an upcoming Information Session. If you have any questions, contact volunteer@pgcasa.org.
How to Become a Child Advocate
Step 1 : Learn about what it means to be a CASA
Click here for a more detailed description of the role of a CASA and watch our Speak for the Children video.
Still not sure if you are ready? Attend an Information Session to learn more. Read more About CASA/Prince George’s County.
Step 2 : Complete our online application
Help us learn more about you and the experiences that will make you a great CASA volunteer. Having trouble with the application? Call us at 301-209-0491 with any questions you have.
Step 3 : Talk with a staff member
A staff member will contact you for a brief informational interview via phone. If our volunteer opportunity is a good fit for you, you will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview.
Step 4 : Come to the office for your in-person interview
After we have answered all your questions about volunteering with CASA, our staff will connect you with a Case Supervisor who will work with you to find a time to meet that fits with your schedule.)
Step 5 : Attend our free training!
We provide a free 37 hour training which includes a range of information that will help you in your role as a CASA volunteer, as well as courtroom observation where you’ll learn more about the court hearing process.
Step 6 : Accept a case!
CASA’s professional staff will utilize information from your interview, training and a case preference sheet that you will complete during training to find the right fit with a child in need of your assistance. You will also be matched with a Case Supervisor who will support and guide you throughout your case. Now you are ready to change a child’s story!
Step 1: Click here for a more detailed description of the role of a CASA and watch our Speak for the Children video.
Still not sure if you are ready? Attend an Information Session to learn more. Read more About CASA/Prince George’s County.
Step 2: Complete our online application.
Step 3: A staff member will contact you to schedule an interview.
Step 4: Attend an upcoming pre-service training and undergo background screening.
Step 5: Accept a case!
We hold Pre-Service Training 4 times per year. Check our Events page for more information about our next training!
Other Ways to Help CASA
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please see our section on How to Join CASA’s Board.
For information on other ways to contribute, see our Support Us page.
If you would like to become a CASA volunteer in a different county, chose the link for the program closest to your home:
