CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties is seeking individuals who may be interested in becoming a CASA volunteer for a child living in out-of-home placements (foster homes, residential facilities or treatment homes.) Training classes are held two times a year.  Advocates attend 30 hours of training before being sworn in by a Family Court Judge, enabling them to carry out case investigations and make recommendations about permanency for the child assigned to the.  Additionally, CASA in-service trainings are offered monthly so that advocates may continuously broaden their knowledge and keep up to date with child welfare and court policies as well as substantive issues.