Training
All volunteers must complete an initial training session that is between 30 and 35 hours. CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties hosts training three times a year, normally starting in February, June and September.
Training covers a variety of topics detailing the role of a volunteer and situations that volunteers may encounter. Training includes:
- Courtroom procedure
- Report Writing
- Advocacy techniques
- Investigation techniques
- Cultural Competency
Additionally, outside trainers with expertise in certain areas present on topics, including:
- Methamphetamine Use
- Domestic Violence
- Attachment and Brain Development in Children
- Educational Advocacy
- Sexual Abuse
- Plus much more!
After an individual becomes a CASA Volunteer, they are required by the Colorado Children’s Code to complete 12 hours of in-service training related to their CASA work every year. CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties either hosts or offers access to over 350 hours of in-service training per year!
CASA's Next Volunteer Training Class
is scheduled to begin in September 2010 .
If you would like to join our September 2010 class, please call 303.654.3378 or email Priscilla Gonzales.
All Volunteers must complete two Saturday classes and 5 weekday sessions over a span of 3 weeks. CASA offers both morning and evening class options to best fit your schedule. Below is a sample training class schedule, with the Evening/Saturday combo listed second and the Morning/Saturday Combo listed first.
Septmeber 2010 Training Schedule:
*CASA Training Center
147 South 2nd Place
Brighton, CO 80601
**Adams County Economic Development Corporation
7401 N. Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
| Morning/Saturday Combo |
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Evening/Saturday Combo |
| Tuesday, September 28th |
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Tuesday, September 28th |
| 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
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5:30 - 9:15 PM |
| *CASA Training Center |
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*CASA Training Center |
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| Thursday, September 30th |
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Thursday, September 30th |
| 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
|
5:30 - 9:15 PM |
| *CASA Training Center |
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*CASA Training Center |
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| Saturday, October 2nd |
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Saturday, October 2nd |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
|
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
**ACEDC
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**ACEDC |
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| Tuesday, October 5th |
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Tuesday, October 5th |
| 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
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5:30 - 9:15 PM |
| *CASA Training Center |
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*CASA Training Center |
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| Thursday, October 7th |
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Thursday, October 7th |
| 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
|
5:30 - 9:15 PM |
| *CASA Training Center |
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*CASA Training Center |
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| Saturday, October 9th |
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Saturday, October 9th |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| **ACEDC |
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**ACEDC |
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| Tuesday, October 12th |
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Tuesday, October 12th |
| 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
|
5:30 - 9:15 PM |
| *CASA Training Center |
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*CASA Training Center |
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