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Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Vista Library
700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
Voices for Children presents: The Real Word. Voices for Children’s "Real Word" is the only speakers panel of its kind. The Real Word is comprised of children who are/have been in foster care in San Diego County. The panelists will inspire, humble, uplift, and move you as they share stories about their real-life experiences in foster care.
This event is free and open to the public but spaces are limited! Please RSVP at https://www.speakupnow.org/event-calendar/real-word/ or for more information please contact Jackie Markt-Maloney at jackiem@speakupnow.org or 858.598.2230.
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About Voices for Children
Location:
2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused children in San Diego County by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). We believe that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, and to that end, will review and monitor every court file in the system, provide a CASA to every child in the foster care system who needs one, and advocate to improve the lives of San Diego County’s foster children.
Description
CASAs can change the trajectory of a foster child’s life. They focus on an individual child’s needs, working one-on-one with a child or set of siblings. They provide a source of consistency and stability, visiting with their case children at least once a month. CASAs gather information from files and reports and communicate with social workers, family members, school officials, and other professionals in the children’s lives. They use this information and firsthand observations to advocate for the children’s best interests in Court, as well as in other aspects of their lives, such as education, health, and living arrangements. No experience is necessary! We provide all the training you’ll need, as well as a dedicated staff supervisor to partner with you on the case. With just 10-15 hours a month, you can make a difference in the life of a foster child!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
700 Eucalyptus AvenueVista, CA 92084
DATE POSTED
April 5, 2017
SKILLS
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- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per month
- 18 month minimum commitment