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 January 21, 2025
Unit 1: Tuesday, January 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 2: Friday, January 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 3: Monday, January 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 4: Wednesday, January 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 5: Tuesday, February 4, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 6: Friday, February 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 7: Tuesday, February 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unit 8: Friday, February 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Units 9-10: Tuesday, February 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Virtual Training: Begins March 12, 2025
Unit 1: Wednesday, March 12, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 2: Wednesday, March 19, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 3: Monday, March 24, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 4: Wednesday, March 26, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 5: Friday, March 28, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 6: Monday, March 31, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 7: Wednesday, April 2, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 8: Friday, April 4, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 9: Monday, April 7, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Unit 10: Wednesday, April 9, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hybrid Training: Begins March 14, 2025
Unit 1 (Zoom): Friday, March 14, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Unit 2 (Zoom): Friday, March 21, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Units 3 & 4 (In-person): Friday, April 18, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Units 5 & 6 (In-person): Tuesday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Units 7 & 8 (In-person): Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Units 9 & 10 (In-person): Monday June 2, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid Training: Begins April 14, 2025
All units virtual except final class; Units 4 & 5 will have homework to complete
Unit 1 (Zoom): Monday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unit 2 (Zoom): Wednesday, April 16, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unit 3 (Zoom): Monday, April 21, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unit 4 (Zoom): Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (includes homework)
Unit 5 (Zoom): Monday, May 5, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (includes homework)
Unit 6 (Zoom): Wednesday, May 7, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (please note time of class)
Unit 7 (Zoom): Friday, May 9, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (please note time of class)
Unit 8 (Zoom): Monday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unit 9 & 10 (In-person, in Concord): Tuesday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In-Person Training: Begins July 1, 2025
Classes held in Concord, NH
Units 1 & 2: Tuesday, July 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Units 3 & 4: Tuesday, July 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Units 5 & 6: Tuesday, July 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Units 7 & 8: Tuesday, July 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Units 9 & 10: Tuesday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
