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Become a CASA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
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A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child involved in juvenile court dependency proceedings.
The CASA volunteer gathers information about the child’s situation, attends court proceedings and makes a recommendation to the judge so that the judge has the information to make a decision about the child’s future.
A CASA volunteer protects a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in the safe
embrace of a loving family.
The Child Advocate Role...To Be the Voice of a Youth in Foster Care:
- Act as a consistent and supportive advocate for a child.
- Visit the child on a regular basis (2-3 hours per week).
- Establish a relationship to better understand the youth's needs and desires.
- Gather independent information about the child to make recommendations to the judge in the child's best interest.
- Ensure the court-approved plans for the youth are being implemented.
- Consult with Child Advocates staff for support and guidance.
Qualifications:
- Sincere care for the well-being of childrent
- Is 21 years of age or older
- Pass criminal background checks
- Able to attend all 30 hours of CASA training
- Commitment to CASA program for at least 12 months
How to Become a Child Advocate:
- Attend an orientation session.
- Complete an application.
- Be interviewed with a Child Advocate supervisor.
- Complete 30 hours of training.
- Be sworn in by a judge.
To get started, contact Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. For a listing of orientations, visit www.cadvocates.org or call Amalia at 408-573-5611.
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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
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WHERE
509 Valley Way, Bldg. 2Milpitas, CA 95035
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2014
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 12 months