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ORGANIZATION: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
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The outcomes for youth aging out of foster care without a permanent home are often dismal. Consider these statistics:
- Only 58% had a high school degree at age 19, compared to 87% of a national comparison group of non-foster youth
- About one in five alumni were homeless for one or more nights within a year after leaving foster care
- One in four of these youth will be incarcerated within the first two years after they leave the system
- The rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among alumni was nearly five times that of the general population and, at 21.5%, exceeded the rates for American war veterans
Volunteers have the opportunity to positively impact these outcomes for our youth with skills based programs that build toward a successful transition from foster care to becoming indepenĀdent, successful adults. Volunteers develop and participate with teens in two hour monthly sessions.
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About CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
Location:
418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provide a voice in court for children who are victims of abuse, neglect or domestic conflict and promotes community awareness of these issues to ensure safe and permanant homes.
Description
Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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CASA of the Pikes Peak Region701 S. Cascade Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80903
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Life Coaching
- Financial Literacy
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- one two hour session per month for one year