The Mentor/Mentee (New CASA)

1. The Mentor is there to assist the new CASA when they have questions regarding the investigation, the reports, court system and different services or agencies available for the children.
2. The Mentor is there if the new CASA needs someone to vent to and can’t get a hold of their Supervisor.
3. The Mentor is there to give the new CASA words of wisdom regarding how to handle a parent, child, attorney, etc. as well as words of encouragement.
4. IF possible the Mentor will be available to attend the first couple of hearings…or invite the new CASA to sit in on one of “Mentors” hearings.
5. The Mentor will call and remind the new CASA of on going training dates….i.e. brown bag trainings. The relationship will be whatever you develop it into.
6. The Mentor is NOT a replacement for the Supervisor, but to support the Supervisor.
7. The Mentor is to refer all legal questions to the Supervisor. The New CASA discusses all legal issues with their Supervisoror attorney.

The Supervisor

1. The Supervisor is there to assist the new CASA in all legal matters.
2. The Supervisor is there to assist the new CASA with the appropriate reports and examples if they need them.
3. The Supervisor is there to vent to and help the CASA through hard and challenging situations.
4. The Supervisor is there to give guidelines, procedures and monitor the reports of the CASA.

If you are a new CASA and would like to request a mentor, please fill out the New CASA form. If you would like to volunteer as a mentor to new CASAs, please fill out the Mentor form.

Remember CONFIDENTIALITY is mandatory as to specific names of children, their families and any specific details of the case.