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, January 12
Unit 1: Wednesday, January 12, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 2: Friday, January 14, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 3: Wednesday, January 19, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 4 & 5: Saturday, January 22, 9:00-5:00 p.m.
Unit 6: Wednesday, January 26, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 7: Wednesday, February 2, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 8: Wednesday, February 9, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 9 & 10: Saturday, February 12, 9:00-5:00 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins Wednesday, March 2
Unit 1: Wednesday, March 2, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 2: Friday, March 4, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 3: Wednesday, March 9, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 4 & 5: Saturday, March 12, 9:00-5:00 p.m..
Unit 6: Friday, March 18, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 7: Wednesday, March 23, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 8: Friday, March 25, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 9: Wednesday, March 30, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 10: Friday, April 1, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins Monday, March 28
Unit 1: Monday, March 28, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 2: Monday, April 4, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 3: Monday, April 11, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 4 & 5: Wednesday, April 13, 9:00-5:00 p.m..
Unit 6: Monday, April 18, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 7: Monday, May 2, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 8: Monday, May 9, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Unit 9: Monday, May 16, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
Unit 10: Monday, May 23, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
