What will you learn in training?
CASA-NH training for volunteer advocates is a comprehensive, 40-hour course.
- The history and causes of child abuse and neglect
- How to connect with the children you will serve
- About services/agencies you will work with
- How to connect with important people in a child’s life
- Emotional and educational resources for children
- Court procedure and how to write reports
- Support and resources available to you as a CASA
After Training.
CASA volunteer advocates continue to receive support and guidance after training is complete. You will be assigned a program manager and peer coordinator who will support your work on your case every step of the way.
Upcoming Training Dates/Locations
Participants in virtual and hybrid trainings need to have the ability to engage in the virtual Zoom platform as well as Google Classroom. They must have access to video and audio capacity through Zoom and their computer, and they must have access to a printer.
All dates depend on a minimum number of participants and are subject to change. Please submit your application in at least two weeks prior to the start of the training you are interested in.
Virtual Training: Begins Wednesday, September 6, 2023
*Two hours of study, completed on your own time, are required prior to attending units 3, 4, 5 and 10. You will be guided in this outside work, which will be explained and assigned during the preceding units.
Unit 1: Wednesday, September 6, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 2: Monday, September 11, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 3*: Friday, September 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unit 4*: Monday, September 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Unit 5*: Friday, September 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unit 6: Monday, September 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unit 7: Friday, September 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unit 8: Monday, October 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unit 9: Wednesday, October 11, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 10*: Monday, October 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
In-Person Training: Begins Monday, October 23, 2023
All classes held at Northeast Delta Dental, 2 Delta Drive, Concord, NH.
Unit 1 & 2: Monday, October 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Unit 3 & 4: Wednesday, October 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Unit 5 & 6: Monday, October 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Unit 7 & 8: Wednesday, November 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Unit 9 & 10: Monday, November 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins October 31, 2023
Unit 1: Tuesday, October 31, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 2: Friday, November 3, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 3: Wednesday, November 8, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 4: Monday, November 13, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 5: Wednesday, November 15, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 6: Friday, November 17, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 7: Wednesday, November 29, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 8: Friday, December 1, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 9: Wednesday, December 6, 12 – 4 p.m.
Unit 10: Friday, December 8, 12 – 4 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Unit 1: Wednesday, January 17, 4:30-8:30pm
Unit 2: Saturday, January 20, 9am-1pm
Unit 3: Wednesday, January 24, 4:30-8:30pm
Unit 4: Wednesday, January 31, 4:30-8:30pm
Unit 5: Saturday, February 3, 9am-1pm
Unit 6: Wednesday, February 7, 9am-1pm
Unit 7: Wednesday, February 7, 4:30-8:30pm
Unit 8: Saturday, February 10, 9am-1pm
Unit 9: Monday, February 12, 4:30-8:30pm
Unit 10: Wednesday, February 21, 4:30-8:30pm
