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38 people are interested
Change a Child's Story - become a CASA advocate for a child in foster care
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Lackawanna County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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38 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lackawanna County (Ongoing, Mentoring) Become an advocate for a child or sibling group in the foster care system. A trained CASA volunteer is appointed by a judge to be an advocate for children, to give them hope, support, and encouragement, and to ensure that their voices are heard as the juvenile court system seeks safe, permanent, and nurturing homes. For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.
Training Class begins in March!
Apply Now at https://pa-lackawanna.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication
Volunteers are also needed to help with the CASA office and fundraising events. Contact: Joan Peterson, 570-558-3971 or jp@theadvocacyalliance.org.
More opportunities with CASA of Lackawanna County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASA of Lackawanna County
Location:
846 Jefferson Ave, SCRANTON, PA 18501, US
Mission Statement
Advocate for abused and/or neglected children; give them hope, support and encouragement; enhance their resiliency; and ensure that their voices are heard as the juvenile court system seeks safe, permanent, and nurturing homes.
Description
Once assigned to a case, the CASA volunteer reviews court, school, medical and caseworker records. The CASA volunteer talks with everyone involved including parents, foster parents, social workers, school officials, health providers and most importantly, the child. The CASA then provides the judge with a factual, written report to help the court make a well-informed, timely decision about that child's future.
During the life of a case, a CASA volunteer monitors the child's situation to make sure he/she remains safe. CASA volunteers may be the only constant the child knows as he/she moves through the labyrinth of the child welfare system.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
825 Jefferson Avenue Scranton, PAScranton, PA 18510
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2022
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 18 months