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CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Foster Children
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Dutchess County
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149 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are citizen volunteers who are trained to provide vital additional information to assist Family Court judges as they make determinations about children who are in foster care and their families. CASAs work with community stakeholders to foster a common goal: to watch over children in foster care and advocate for their best interests.
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About CASA of Dutchess County
Location:
c/o Mental Health America of Dutchess County, Inc., 515 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, US
Mission Statement
"I Am For The Child"
Description
Having a CASA as part of Family Court proceedings guarantees that there’s always going to be someone who’s purely on the side of those who matter most-the children. CASA's are volunteers and complete 40 hours of training and ten hours of Family Court observation before being sworn in by the Chief Judge of the Family Court.
CASAs will visit and interview everyone needed to get a clear picture of the situation, whether it’s parents, foster parents, teachers, doctors-you name it. If needed, they will submit a written report for a hearing and even testify. Most CASA volunteers feel passionate about their work and volunteer for years.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
CASA of Dutchess Countyc/o MHA in Dutchess County253 Mansion Street, Suite 201Poughkepsie, NY 12601
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2015
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 8-15 hours per month-at least 1 year committment
- Sex Offenders Background check