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| Volunteer Opportunities |
Are you interested making a positive impact on a child's life?
A Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a volunteer from the community who advocates for the best interest of children who have been abused or neglected and have an open Child In Need of Care (CINC) case with the court. CASAs serve two clients: the Judge and their CASA child. The Judge appoints each CASA volunteer to a specific CINC case for the purpose of gathering information and acting as an objective, independent observer in the case. In addition, the CASA meets with their assigned child each week, acting as a mentor to the child throughout the duration of the court case. CASAs work with children ages birth to 18 who have a CINC case due to any form of abuse or neglect. Most children CASA works with have been removed from their home and are in the foster care system.
CASA volunteers receive training from professionals to become familiar with the court and child welfare systems and other important aspects of being a child advocate.
CASA Volunteer qualifications: Ability to commit for at least one year; Willingness to interview a variety of sources and remain objective in your recommendations; Effective oral and written communication skills; Willingness to participate in an in-depth training class; and the ability to pass a background check.
If interested, please call 785-776-7787
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