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22 people are interested
Stand Up For A Foster Child
ORGANIZATION: Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
Did you know...children with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers do better in school...
- More likely to pass all courses
- Less likely to have poor conduct in school
- less likely to be expelled
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Join Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASV) at one of our orientation sessions to learn how you can stand up for a foster child.
WHAT DO VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES DO?
Advocates get to know a foster child and gather information from everyone involved in that child’s life, including family members, teachers, doctors, lawyers, and social workers.
CASAs use the information they gather to report to the court and to advocate for the child’s needs in the foster care system. Volunteer Advocates commit to representing and advocating for a child’s best interests up until the child finds a safe, permanent home.
BECOMING A VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES MEANS YOU ARE:
- Willing to commit at least 12-15 hours of your time per month
- Committed to making a difference in the life of a foster child/youth
- Available to successfully complete our 30 hours of in-depth training
- Willing to complete necessary background checks
- Over the age of 21
READY TO SPEAK UP FOR A CHILD WHO NEEDS YOU?
The first step is to attend an orientation session which will include a thorough overview of the role and requirements of becoming an Advocate to one of the 200 children on our waiting list.
You can also view our list of orientations for the month of September here: http://www.cadvocates.org/orientraining.php
We are also hosting an exciting orientation event happening on Wednesday, October 8th from 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. (Networking and refreshments from 6-6:30) at the Sobrato Center on 1400 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose, CA 95126. You will have an opportunity to connect with others that share your interest in volunteering with Child Advocates and hear directly from current advocates about the advocate experience.
Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to amalia@cadvocates.org with your name and contact information.
If you cannot attend the scheduled sessions listed above, please call (408)573-5611 or email amalia@cadvocates.org to reschedule.
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About Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
Location:
509 Valley Way, Bldg 2, Milpitas, CA 95035, US
Mission Statement
To be there for every foster child in Silicon Valley who has experienced abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.
Description
We serve children aged birth to 21 years old who are placed in the Santa Clara County Dependency Court System (commonly referred to as foster care) for having experienced trauma in the form of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. As an affiliate of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, we are responsible for operating the CASA program in Santa Clara County according to the national guidelines, which entails recruiting, training and supporting CASA Volunteers.
CASA Volunteers are appointed by a judge to be a mentor, advocate and a voice for a child in foster care. It can be a tough and demanding working with children in foster care but it is also very impactful. CASA Volunteers have the ability to help a child in foster care overcome the effects of having experienced trauma.
Change the life trajectory of a foster child. Sign up for an info session on our website to learn more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1400 Parkmoor AvenueSan Jose, CA 95126
DATE POSTED
September 2, 2014
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Family Law
- Mentoring
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 12-15 hrs/month
- 1 year