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Become a Friend of CASA of Ventura County
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Ventura County, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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58 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates ("CASA") of Ventura County trains community volunteers to mentor and advocate for our county's foster children. (See separate listing.) The "Friends of CASA" is a fun group of dedicated volunteers that plans events, programs, and projects that raise funds and enhance the public's understanding of the important work of the CASA program. New volunteers are always welcome!
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About CASA of Ventura County, Inc.
Location:
P.O. Box 1135, Camarillo, CA 93011, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ventura County believes that every court-dependent abused or neglected child should be safe, have permanence, and the opportunity to thrive, and have a strong, compassionate volunteer Advocate.
Description
A CASA has four basic responsibilities to the child with whom they are matched. These are: To be a child's voice in court. An advocate provides information to the judge regarding the child's individual situation, circumstances and needs, as well as, what course of action is in the child's best interests.To investigate and report on what is in the child's best interests. An advocate reviews the child's court file and then communicates with other individuals in the child's life (social worker, teacher, therapist, parent, foster parent, etc.)in an effort to determine what is in the child's best interests.To advocate for the child: An advocate monitors the child's situation while the child is court dependent and advocates for the child in an effort to ensure that the child's individual needs are met.To be a stable and consistent adult in the child's life.An advocate acts as a mentor and provides guidance to the child during what is often a very traumatic time in the child's life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 1135Camarillo, CA 93011
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2016
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Financial Planning
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Current auto insurance coverage