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210 people are interested
Child Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Cumberland County CASA Program
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210 people are interested
Become a powerful voice in a child's life. Every 10 seconds a child in America is reported to be abused or neglected. A Court Appointed Special Advocate is a trained citizen (over 21) who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in court. CASA volunteers are ordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child. Volunteers are trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system, and the special needs of abused and neglected children. Volunteers from all cultures, professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds are welcome. For more information check http://www.ccpa.net/casa">www.ccpa.net/casa
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About Cumberland County CASA Program
Location:
One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cumberland County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is to assist the court in determining what is in the best interest of abused and/or neglected children whose cases are in the court system. Through objective investigation and observation with the focus on the child assigned, trained CASA volunteers will develop and present their recommendations to the court to aid in establishing a safe, permanent and nurturing home in an expeditious manner.
Description
The program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteers who are then appointed by the dependency judge to help represent the best interests of abused and/or neglected children. After successful completion of screening and training, the CASA volunteer serves as the "eyes and ears of the court" by providing a more detailed account of each child's situation to aid the judge in permanency planning decisions. CASA's goals are: 1) to investigate all circumstances surrounding the child's case. 2) to report the findings and make recommendations to the court. 3) to monitor the case to ensure that necessary services are received and that court orders are followed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cumberland County CASA ProgramOne Courthouse Square, Suite 301Carlisle, PA 17013
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Child Welfare
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 18-24 months, 10-20 hours per month