Child Advocacy Studies (NC CAST)
Become a Child Advocate in NC
Child Advocacy Studies, or CAST, is a program that focuses on child maltreatment.
Courses are available in both curriculum and continuing education
and are appropriate for individuals in all public services/safety sectors.
Offers an innovative, engagement-based academic curriculum involving:
- Hands-on experience
- Practical skill-development
- A focus on community & career
Prepares graduates to:
- Recognize variables leading to child maltreatment
- Identify existing systems that react to child maltreatment
- Develop a multidisciplinary approach to respond effectively to cases of child abuse & neglect in their varying forms
Can be completed in one year or less!
Ideal for students seeking a degree or career in social and human services.
- Earn college credits that count toward certificates, associate degrees, or transfer programs.
- Build a strong academic foundation.
- May qualify for financial aid or scholarships.
Ideal for professionals, community members, or agency staff looking to enhance their skills without committing to a degree program.
- Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional requirements.
- No lengthy admissions process.
- Scholarships covering tuition are available for a limited time.
| Course | Curriculum | Continuing Education |
|---|---|---|
| Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy | CAS-110 | CAS-4110 |
| Cultural Awareness and Child Maltreatment | CAS-120 | CAS-4120 |
| Professional and System Responses to Child Maltreatment | CAS-210 | CAS-4210 |
| Responding to the Survivor of Child Abuse | CAS-220 | CAS-4220 |
Contact Information:
Mx. Porscha Orndorf
Email: porscharorndorf@abtech.edu
Phone: (828) 398-7389