How to Get Started
Becoming a City CASA Advocate
Step 1. Find out about being a City CASA advocate – explore our website and speak with Cheryl Latham, CASA Program Manager.
Step 2. Complete and return the application and permission to conduct background checks. Go to Application Materials
Step 3. Schedule and complete a pre-training interview.
Step 4. Complete pre-service advocacy training including courtroom observations. Go to Training Schedule
Step 5. Be sworn in by Judge Jimmie Edwards.
Step 6. Accept a case assignment.
Advocate Information Sessions
We are piloting the frist-ever Voices for Children Information Sessions (see dates below). These one-hour sessions will provide all the information needed to help decide if becoming a CASA advocate is right for you. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program and will also learn other ways to help Voices serve abused and neglected children in the City of St. Louis.
Encourage your friends to attend! To reserve a spot, please call or email Judi Coleman at 314.552.2280 or jfcoleman@voices-stl.org. All sessions will be held in the training room of the Juvenile Court Building, 920 N. Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO 63108 (just a few blocks north of Lindell Blvd.).
Tuesday, August 10th - Noon
Wednesday, August 11th - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 24th - Noon
Wednesday, August 25th - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesay, September 7th - Noon
Wednesday, September 8th - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 28th - Noon
Wednesday, September 29th - 6:00 p.m.
Still have questions about becoming a City CASA advocate?
Contact Judi Coleman, CASA Advocate Recruiter
314.552.2280
jfcoleman@voices-stl.org
Can’t take on an active case right now, but want to help give a child hope and a voice? Explore other ways you can help.
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