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Men Needed to Serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Los Angeles
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CASA of Los Angeles mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. We are the only organization with volunteers appointed by the dependency court to advocate for children. Men are particularly needed to serve as CASA volunteers for the thousands of boys and young men currently in the child welfare system.
CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare.
The CASA role includes:
-Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month.
-Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports.
-Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case.
Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive.
Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff and fellow CASAs, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer.
Learn more about how you can become involved by attending an information session. We have an online and many in-person options. For more information, or to RSVP for an information session, please visit: http://casala.org/volunteer/ or call 323-859-2888.
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About CASA of Los Angeles
Location:
201 Centre Plaza Drive Suite 1100, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754, US
Mission Statement
CASA of Los Angeles mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Description
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (or CASA) volunteer makes a difference for children in foster care. CASA volunteers are paired to work one-on-one with a child and ensure they have the services and support needed in the areas important to all children: stable placement, education, and healthcare. There are 30,000 kids in the child welfare system in LA and many need the support of a CASA volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA volunteer is attending an information session, where we describe the role and impact our volunteers have.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Edmund D. Edelman Children's Court201 Centre Plaza DriveSuite 1100Monterey Park, CA 91754
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Avg. 15 hours per month for minimum 2 years
- Travel to wherever your child is residing at least 1x month