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123 people are interested
Advocate for Abused and Neglected Foster Youth!
ORGANIZATION: San Francisco CASA Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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123 people are interested
In San Francisco alone, there are over 1,000 abused and neglected foster youth removed from their families in need of someone to nurture their development and adv ocate for their best interest.
As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), you will be empowered by the foster care system to investigate, facilitate, advocate, and monitor the needs of foster children in order to represent their best interests. At the end of the day, it is the goal of a CASA to help ensure these children don't struggle alone and are given a safe place to live.
We are especially in need of male advocates!
If you’re looking to have a life-changing experience and work one-on-one with abused and neglected foster children, attend our next volunteer orientation to learn how you can make a lasting difference in a foster child's life! Sign-up by going to http://www.sfcasa.org/volunteer/.
With strength and compassion you can be an advocate and prevent another child in your community from falling through the cracks of the system.
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About San Francisco CASA Program
Location:
2535 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110, US
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION San Francisco CASA transforms the lives of abused and neglected foster youth by providing one consistent, caring volunteer advocate, trained to address each child’s needs in the court and the community. OUR VISION That every child has a safe and loving home and is given the opportunity to thrive.
Description
In San Francisco alone, there are over 1,000 abused and neglected foster youth removed from their families in need of strong positive role models to nurture their development and advocate for their best interest.
Through advocacy and mentorship, the San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program empowers community members to stand up for a foster child and champion their rights in court.
As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), you will be empowered by the foster care system to investigate, facilitate, advocate, and monitor the needs of foster children in order to represent their best interests. You will work one-on-one with a youth, getting to know them so you may advocate for their needs such as housing, education, permanent relationships, and extracurricular activities. At the end of the day, it is the goal of a CASA to help ensure these children don't struggle alone and are given a safe place to live.
SFCASA is in critical need of male volunteers to mentor boys and teens!
Attend our next volunteer orientation to learn how you can make a lasting difference in a foster child's life! Sign-up by going to http://www.sfcasa.org/volunteer/.
Be an advocate, and prevent another child in your community from falling through the cracks of the system.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
throughout the city and bay area2535 Mission St.San Francisco, CA 94104
DATE POSTED
November 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Welfare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours a week
- 42-hour training, twice yearly court reports and collaboration with other service providers.