CASA volunteers are everyday people – teachers, business people, retirees, stay-at-home moms, and grandparents – who are committed to making a difference for children who might otherwise slip through the cracks in an overburdened foster care system. They are appointed by judges to guide one child or one set of siblings through the system to safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. CASA volunteers research case records and speak to each person involved in a child’s life, including family members, teachers, doctors, lawyers, and social workers. They monitor the progress of the child and family throughout the case and advocate for the child’s current and future needs in court in school, and in agency meetings. Their independent evaluations allow the court to make better informed decisions.
Because CASAs serve on one case at a time, they truly get to know the child and can give each case the sustained, personal attention it deserves.
We invite you to join our family of volunteers and make a difference in a child’s life – and your own.
interested in volunteering?
All volunteers must be 21 years of age and complete a background check, screening, and training.
Pass screening and background check requirements
Background check and screening provided by local CASA office
Complete training provided by the CASA program
30 hours of initial training, 3 hours of courtroom observation, and 12 hours of continuing education
Make a 24-month minimum commitment to a case
Commitment averages 10-15 hours/month
Keep all information confidential
Commit to confidentiality and working within program guidelines
Ready to become a CASA?
Take the first step to becoming a CASA advocate by completing an online volunteer application and downloading the request for a background check. You may submit the background check by email to info@casaofhillcountytexas.org or by mail to CASA of Hill County Texas, 66 W. Elm, Hillsboro, TX 76645.
Submit Application Download Background Check
Looking for other Ways to Support CASA?
Being an Advocate is a time-consuming dedication that may not be for everyone, and we understand that. Another way to support CASA is by joining our Friends of CASA group! As a ‘Friend of CASA’ you may be asked to help out at one-time events, be a monetary donor, or just simply spread the word of our upcoming events to raise awareness. If you wish to be put on the Friends of CASA list please fill out this Google Form.
Need more information?
Contact us by submitting an inquiry form through our website.