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
Training during COVID: All trainings are being held virtually for the foreseeable future. Each participant in virtual training needs 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.
Wondering if virtual training is right for you? Read this review of the training from a recent graduate.
Virtual Training: Begins Wednesday, July 14
Unit 1: Wednesday, July 14, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 2: Wednesday, July 21, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 3: Wednesday, July 21, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 4: Wednesday, July 28, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 5: Wednesday, July 28, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 6: Wednesday, August 4, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 7: Wednesday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 8: Wednesday, August 11, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 9: Wednesday, August 18, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 10: Wednesday, August 18, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins Monday, September 13
Unit 1: Monday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 2: Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 3: Monday, September 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 4: Wednesday, September 22, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 5: Monday, September 27, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 6: Wednesday, September 29, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 7: Monday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 8: Wednesday, October 6, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 9 & 10: Wednesday, October 13, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins Monday, November 1
Unit 1: Monday, November 1, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 2: Wednesday, November 3, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 3: Friday, November 5, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 4: Monday, November 8, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 5: Wednesday, November 10, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 6: Wednesday, November 17, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 7: Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Unit 8: Wednesday, December 1, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 9 & 10: Monday, December 6, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
