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17 people are interested
Child Advocate: Help a Vulnerable Child
ORGANIZATION: Henrico County CASA, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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17 people are interested
Henrico CASA promotes safe, healthy homes for every child in Henrico County, especially those vulnerable from abuse and neglect. Our volunteer advocates are a safe and consistent presence in a child’s life, while also serving as their voice in court. Together, we change a child’s story.
Court Appointed Special Advocates, aka CASAs, are skilled volunteers who are trained by Henrico CASA to help vulnerable children. These volunteer advocates are appointed by judges to speak up for the best interests of children experiencing possible abuse and/or neglect. CASAs build a relationship with the child and gather observations that are vital to the court process.
Volunteer advocates:
- LEARN about the child and their life
- ENGAGE during regular visits
- COLLABORATE with professionals
- RECOMMEND supports and services
- SHARE observations with the court
Without an advocate, hundreds of local children experiencing abuse and neglect will not have a strong voice in their corner. Will you join us in our mission to ensure every child has a voice?
Learn more at henricocasa.org/volunteers or e-mail Kristin Blalock at bla090@henrico.us.
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About Henrico County CASA, Inc.
Location:
3001 Hungary Spring Rd, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23228, US
Mission Statement
Henrico CASA provides trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who are the subject of judicial proceedings involving allegations of abuse or neglect. Henrico CASA works within the court system to assist in providing each child a safe permanent home. Henrico CASA seeks to educate the community about the needs of abused and neglected children.
Description
Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1994. The program was developed to assist the Juvenile Courts to prevent repeated victimization of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to gather and report information about the child's situation and service needs, and to help the court to ensure the child's safety.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3001 Hungary Spring RoadSuite AHenrico, VA 23228
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Typically, a CASA volunteer spends a few hours each week on a case. Volunteers will complete home visits, follow up with people involved in the case, write a report to the judge and attend court. The CASA's specific time commitment varies, as it is d
- Volunteers attend at least 40 hours of pre-service training and court observation. Trainees learn about the court process, the social service system, child development and educational advocacy, the family dynamics of domestic violence, the realities