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42 people are interested
Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Franklin County - Columbus
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42 people are interested
Ohio law requires courts to appoint either a private attorney or a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for innocent child victims of abuse. CASA volunteers complete an extensive screening and training process and are officially sworn in as officers of the court. CASA exists to serve the most at-risk and severe cases of child abuse/neglect in the community. These children come from extreme circumstances with high needs requiring individualized attention. No other organization trains volunteers to advocate for children involved in violent abuse and severe neglect in Franklin County. A CASA GAL represents the child’s voice in court as a consistent advocate for the child’s basic needs and services while collaborating with community partners to form a strong family support network.
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About CASA of Franklin County - Columbus
Location:
373 S High St, 15th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CASA of Franklin County is to empower a diverse group of community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of abused, neglected, and dependent children involved in the child welfare system. Our dedicated staff recruits, screens, trains, and supports these volunteers as court appointed guardians ad litem (GAL). Through legal advocacy, CASA volunteers works to interrupt generational trauma and ensure children are in safe and loving homes.
Description
In 1977, a Seattle Juvenile Court Judge found himself faced with making life changing placement decisions about children he knew very little about. He never felt confident he had their entire story, and was deeply concerned about what might happen if he made the "wrong" decision. Out of this concern grew the idea for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA of Franklin County was founded in 1991 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer based program and has steadily grown. In 2020, CASA of Franklin County merged with the Franklin County Board of Commissioner's Office of Justice Policy and Programs.
Our 250+ volunteers advocated for nearly 700 children in 2022!
Join us to change a child's story.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
373 S. High Street, 15th FloorColumbus, OH 43215
DATE POSTED
April 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Training: 40 hours (both In-person and online.) Monthly commitment: 5-15 hours, this includes monthly visits to the child/children on your case and a monthly report documenting the information you've gathered throughout the month.
- The CASA volunteer attends various meetings through the year including court hearings, school, and FCCS (Franklin County Children's Services) meetings, as needed.