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86 people are interested
Become an advocate for abused and neglected children
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
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86 people are interested
CASA volunteers provide an independent voice for a child in court proceedings. Once a CASA volunteer is assigned to a specific child, the volunteer gathers all relevant information about the child and represents his or her best interests to the judge and the child welfare system. CASA volunteers review records that pertain to the child. CASA volunteers also interview the child and other parties connected to the child. CASA volunteers monitors the case and ensure the child is receiving services. CASA volunteers make valuable recommendations to help determine and expedite the best permanency plan for the child. All volunteers are supervised by a case supervisor.
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About CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
Location:
148 Main Street, D1, Lebanon, NJ 08833, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, New Jersey, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization committed to advocating for the best interest of children in out-of-home placement under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Family Court. CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties provides for a corps. of trained volunteers who endeavor to see that needed services and assistance are made available to children in placement while helping to move them toward safe and permanent homes.
Description
The role of CASA is to advocate for children in out-of-home placement. The CASA is appointed by the Family Court Judge. The volunteer must read all of the child's records and interview people in the child's life and then makes recommendations to the court. All volunteers must be screened, fingerprinted and must agree to a federal, state and local background check before being accepted into a CASA 30 hour training session. All volunteer must be over the age of 21 and be able to provide their own transportation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 BoulevardSte 4BWashington, NJ 07882
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21