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627 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Fulton County CASA, Inc. - Atlanta
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627 people are interested
Fulton County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Inc. is a volunteer program committed to making the juvenile justice system and the community more responsive to the needs of abused and neglected children. The program provides trained, supervised volunteers to speak for the best interests of children involved in deprivation proceedings in Fulton County. Training is 40 hours and offered several times a year.
Volunteers visit their assigned child at least once a month to gather information to facilitate the provision of appropriate resources for the child and to monitor the child's placement and overall situation. Volunteers also use this information in advocating for the best interest of the child in court by preparing a court report and appearing in court.
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About Fulton County CASA, Inc. - Atlanta
Location:
395 Pryor Street SW, Suite 4116, Atlanta, GA 30312, US
Mission Statement
To educate the community and to recruit, train and supervise court appointed volunteers to advocate for the best interest, safety and permanent placement of abused and neglected children in foster care within Fulton County, Georgia.
Description
The program provides trained, supervised volunteers to speak up for the best interests of children involved in deprivation proceedings in Fulton County. Volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the court and advocate for abused and neglected children, one at a time. Volunteers provide advocacy services and assist with identifying and matching a comprehensive array of appropriate services for the child and their family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
395 Pryor Street SWSuite 4116Atlanta, GA 30312
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2-5 Hours per week (depending on your case)
- All volunteers must visit with the children on their case at least once every month