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29 people are interested
CASA Advocate for Children
ORGANIZATION: Family Law CASA of King County
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29 people are interested
A CASA advocate is a Court Appointed Special Advocate who receives training and volunteers their time to investigate and report on the best interests of a child in a high-risk custody case. In these tough cases, parents are often unable to focus on the needs of their children. Many of these children are so young they cannot speak for themselves. CASAs give these children a voice in court by focusing on the needs of the child and striving to strengthen parenting skills and family relationships.
What does a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) do?
After 21 hours of training and an orientation meeting with an Advocate Supervisor, each CASA spends an average of 60 hours over 6-9 months conducting an investigation and writing a report(s). Throughout the investigation, CASAs are supported by an Advocate Supervisor who guides them through each step of the process. Advocates are also represented by the Family Law CASA Attorney. While each case is unique, a CASA generally completes the following tasks:
- Interviews parents, teachers, doctors, the child and others who might provide helpful information
- Reviews background checks, CPS reports, chemical dependency reports and medical or psychological reports
- Asks screening questions during interviews to assess for unreported domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and/or mental health concerns
- Observes the child's interactions with parents and watches for developmental delays, educational delays, safety concerns or other unaddressed needs
- Writes a report that includes recommendations about what is best for the child in the case
YOU can become a part of Family Law CASA of King County! Our next training is coming up November 5th - 7th. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer advocate, please fill out the application on our website: http://www.familylawcasa.org/become-a-casa-advocate/
If you have any questions, please email admin@familylawcasa.org.
More opportunities with Family Law CASA of King County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Family Law CASA of King County
Location:
16300 Christensen Rd, Suite 306, Tukwila, WA 98188, US
Mission Statement
Family Law CASA advocates for lower income King County children caught in the midst of high-risk custody disputes involving domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, criminal activity, child abuse and/or neglect. Trained and supported community members volunteer to gather and report comprehensive information about the children so their stories can be heard by the decision-makers at court. Experience what if feels like to make a powerful difference in the life of a child.
Description
Community Volunteers Help Children Find Safety
in the midst of high-risk, high-conflict custody disputes
- There is no other service available for these children; CASA fills a frightening gap in service for at-risk children
- Volunteers like you come from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds
- Cases include concerns of domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, criminal activity, child abuse & neglect and other safety issues
- We serve local children 0-17 years old in King County from lower-income families
- Children are not in foster care; they have no social worker monitoring their safety
- Volunteers receive all necessary training as well as multi-level support at each step of the volunteer experience and a sense of community through social events and seminars.
Family Law CASA is a private 501 (c) 3; we receive no government funding.
You can help a child in a way that works with your schedule, your budget & your heart.
Find out how by visiting our website at www.familylawcasa.org or calling our office at 206-748-9700.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
810 3rd AvenueSuite 700Seattle, WA 98104
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training