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Are you ready to embark on a journey that will impact a child's life?

Through developing a relationship with the a child, CASAs find out what the child wants and needs. By using their advocacy power, CASAs learn if education, counseling, or improved parenting will give children their best chance for safe and happy childhoods. It is within this role that CASAs best serve children, the court system, and ultimately their own communities. But the greatest benefit is to Arizona's children!


Duties of a CASA

Click here to read Arizona Revised Statutes Title 8, Section 522

Summary of a CASAs duties:
  • Develop and maintain a relationship with the appointed child including contact with the child on at least a monthly basis.

  • Participate as a member of the case management team.

  • Communicate with caregivers about the child' s behavior and relationships.

  • Gather and provide independent, factual information to aid the court in making its decision regarding what is in the child' s best interest; this will include submitting a written court report with recommendations to the court on what placement and services are best for the child.

  • Provide advocacy throughout the case to ensure that appropriate case planning and services are provided for the child.

  • Attend all court hearings pertaining to the appointed case and provide oral testimony to the court when requested.

  • Maintain confidentiality in handling program issues, case, and volunteer information.

  • Have fun and light the way for your CASA child!


Application Process

Applicants must be citizens of the United States and at least 21 years old. Applicants will be considered impartially and without bias of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical impairment, or sexual preference.
  • Complete application and submit to County CASA Office.

  • Provide three non-relative character references.

  • Complete a personal interview with the County Coordinator.

  • Complete and pass a polygraph examination.

  • Be fingerprinted for state and national background checks.


If you have any questions please contact your County CASA Coordinator.

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