FAQs

CASA volunteers must be at least 21-years-old, pass a background check, and complete 30 hours of pre-service training. Additionally, 12 hours of continued training are required every year to comply with National CASA/GAL continued education standards.

In Ohio, there are 48 CASA programs serving children in 61 counties.

Dozens of children in Pickaway County have been served by a CASA volunteer over the years.

CASA volunteers in Ohio serve more than 9,000 children a year.

CASA is a court advocacy program. Although some relationship-building activities volunteers and youth participate in may seem like mentoring, that is only one part of the impact a CASA volunteer can have on a child in need.

In addition to ongoing training, CASA volunteers are supported by Pickaway County staff for legal support and otherwise. The Ohio CASA staff is also available to support local programs and volunteers.