CASA Application

Please note our application deadline for the winter training class was January 17th. All applications submitted after January 17th will be for the Fall 2025 training class.

* Completing this application does not obligate you to become a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). It just gets the conversation going.

* All information submitted to us is kept confidential.

Please review the following screening questions before continuing with the application:*

I have a drivers license

I am at least 21 years old or will be turning 21 in the next few months

I can pass a background check

I can commit to a minimum of a year on a case

I have basic technology skills such as Zoom, Gmail and Word

Personal Information

Which area are you in?*

First name*

Last name*

Name you prefer to be called*

Email*

Street address*

City*

State/Region*

Postal Code*

Preferred Phone Number*

Phone type provided*

By checking the box on our website’s contact page, you agree to receive SMS messages from Blue Ridge CASA. These messages facilitate direct, conversational communication between Blue Ridge CASA staff and volunteers. Message frequency will vary based on ongoing conversations and support needs.
Standard message and data rates may apply, as determined by your mobile carrier. You can opt out at any time by contacting your Advocate Manager or emailing info@blueridgecasa.org.
Blue Ridge CASA respects your privacy. We do not share or sell mobile opt-in information to third parties. For more details, please contact info@blueridgecasa.org for a copy of our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

Date of birth*

Gender*

Race*

Ethnicity*

Marital Status*

Emergency Contact*

Relationship, name, and best phone number

Employment

Employment Status*

Field of Work or Study*

Employer*

Job Title*

Education

What is the highest level of education you've completed?*

Please mention any additional language you may speak

Past Experience

Have you had any past experiences with the Department of Social Services or the Juvenile or the Domestic Relations Courts?

Yes

Have you had any past experiences with abuse or neglect?

Yes

Final Questions

Have you ever been charged with a crime?

How did you hear about CASA?*

Why do you want to be an advocate for children?*

What weekly availability do you have to attend training over several weeks?*

Do you have any questions, concerns, or notes you would like to share?