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Speak up for the child who as been abused or neglected.
ORGANIZATION: CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates-Greater Des Moines
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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109 people are interested
Why Volunteer for CASA?
As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make a child’s dream of a forever home a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, fighting for and protecting their right to be treated with the dignity and respect that every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.
What is a CASA? Check out this short YouTube video to learn more:
https://youtu.be/-aQqbZJNhzo
Every day in this country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. Every day. In Iowa, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)speak out for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. Volunteer advocates--empowered directly by the courts--offer judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care.
Volunteers advocate for children until they are placed in loving permanent homes. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer is the only constant adult presence in their lives.
Virtual training sessions for new advocates will be offered in January. Contact us now to learn more!
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About CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates-Greater Des Moines
Location:
4th Floor -- Lucas Building, 321 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CASA is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. Why Volunteer for CASA? As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make a child’s dream of a forever home a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, fighting for and protecting their right to be treated with the dignity and respect that every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Greater Des Moines AreaDes Moines, IA 50310
DATE POSTED
November 2, 2020
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Welfare
- Community Outreach
- Special Needs
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Only 5 to 10 hours per month.
- Virtual and comprehensive training and support provided.