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62 people are interested
Seeking Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for Youth
ORGANIZATION: Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County
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62 people are interested
CASA of Cuyahoga County, a program of Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County, recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers who act as independent fact finders for the court in cases involving child abuse and neglect.
CASAs collect information that helps the judge make the best decision for a safe, caring, and permanent home for children involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. CASAs are everyday citizens who are trained and appointed by the court to advocate for the safety and well being of children who are victims of abuse or neglect. CASAs are assigned at the earliest stages of a case, and continue to be an advocate for the child throughout their time in the court system. CASAs work collaboratively with all parties on the case, for the best interests of children. CASAs are only assigned to 1-2 cases at a time and spend approximately 12 hours a month on the case.
The CASA is responsible for the investigation, facilitation, advocacy, and monitoring of the assigned child's case of abuse, neglect, and/or dependency to represent the child best interests.
Minimum requirements: at least 21 years of age have access to transportation, pass screening and complete 30 hours of pre-service training.
Help us make a difference in the life of an abused and neglected child! For more information, visit www.cfadvocates.org or call 216.443.3377.
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About Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County
Location:
9300 Quincy Avenue, 3rd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44106, US
Mission Statement
Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County improves the lives of children and families involved in the juvenile justice, child welfare, and family law systems through service as Guardians ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates; education and training, advocacy, practice, and policy development; and collaborative alliances with related organizations.
Description
Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County (CFACC) was formed in 2016 as a not-for-profit organization to join the 38-year old Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Project and Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court’s newly established Court Appointed Special Advocates Program, (CASA) of Cuyahoga County.
A significant number of the abuse, neglect, custody, delinquency, and unruly cases filed in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court require the best interest advocacy provided by CFACC. The GAL and CASA are responsible for the investigation, facilitation, advocacy, and monitoring of the assigned child’s case. Central to their role is the establishment of a relationship with the child through regular and sufficient in-person contact where the child lives, attends school, and participates in community activities.
These children need:
- someone who will speak up for their best interest in court,
- someone to ensure they receive the services they need,
- someone who will work to have them placed in a safe, permanent home as soon as possible,
- a familiar face - someone they can trust.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9300 Quincy Avenue, 3rd FloorCleveland, OH 44106
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Child Welfare
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Initial 30 hour training
- 12 hours/month, for 2 years, or length of a case