Advocate for a foster child as a Denver CASA volunteer
Court-appointed advocates visit foster children biweekly, attend hearings, and speak up for their best interests. Thirty hours of training provided.
Why we picked this
This is the deepest commitment on our site — and the most personal. You become the one consistent adult in a foster child's life, visiting biweekly and advocating in court on their behalf.
Denver CASA trains volunteers to serve as court-appointed advocates for children in the foster care system. A judge assigns you to one child or sibling group, and you become their voice — visiting biweekly, talking to social workers and teachers, attending court hearings, and writing reports about what’s in their best interest.
The training is substantial: 30 hours of pre-service coursework covering communication strategies, the court system, and how to navigate complex situations involving abuse, neglect, and trauma. You need to be at least 21 and pass a background check. The typical commitment runs two or more years because cases move slowly and continuity matters — when you step in, you’re often the most consistent adult that child has.
CASA also runs an Older Youth Program for ages 14-21 focused on goal-setting and independence planning. Apply at denvercasa.org/volunteer or call 303.832.4592. Their office is at 1325 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite B402, Denver CO 80222.