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ORGANIZATION: Voices for Children
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We have an urgent need for more volunteers!
On average, youth in foster care move four times within the span of three years. Our volunteers help provide much needed consistency and support to ensure they have what they need to thrive during this difficult time. To help us reach our goal of providing a CASA volunteer to every youth that needs one, we need your help! With just 10-15 hours a month, you can become a CASA and make a positive impact on a foster youth.
Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one - click here to sign up for a volunteer information session: https://www.speakupnow.org/volunteer/
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About Voices for Children
Location:
2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused children in San Diego County by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). We believe that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, and to that end, will review and monitor every court file in the system, provide a CASA to every child in the foster care system who needs one, and advocate to improve the lives of San Diego County’s foster children.
Description
CASAs can change the trajectory of a foster child’s life. They focus on an individual child’s needs, working one-on-one with a child or set of siblings. They provide a source of consistency and stability, visiting with their case children at least once a month. CASAs gather information from files and reports and communicate with social workers, family members, school officials, and other professionals in the children’s lives. They use this information and firsthand observations to advocate for the children’s best interests in Court, as well as in other aspects of their lives, such as education, health, and living arrangements. No experience is necessary! We provide all the training you’ll need, as well as a dedicated staff supervisor to partner with you on the case. With just 10-15 hours a month, you can make a difference in the life of a foster child!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
All of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA 92123
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Average of 10-15 hours per month and minimum of 18 months on your case
- For a full list of requirements, see our website: https://www.speakupnow.org/casa-volunteer-eligibility/