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Volunteer Advocates Needed to Advocate for a Child
ORGANIZATION: CASA OF CAMPBELL COUNTY INC
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3 people are interested
CASA of Campbell County provides quality court-based advocacy for abused and neglected children. Children are referred to our program by Campbell County Juvenile Judge, Honorable Amanda Sammons.
CASA advocates are matched to a case where their skills and training will benefit the children most. CASA advocates work to get their child’s court case expedited in addition to helping the child they’re working with to find permanency sooner. Advocates ensure the child is receiving the necessary medical, psychological, and educational services that they need.
Every year in the United States, over 270,000 children are removed from their homes and placed with relatives or in foster care because they cannot live safely with their parents. Their future path in life will eventually be decided in court. Will a child be returned to his or her parents, remain with relatives, stay in foster care or become available for adoption?
Today, to help judges make these types of difficult decisions, there are more than 900 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs throughout the nation. Volunteer advocates with these programs champion the best interest of children so that they can have a chance to thrive.
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About CASA OF CAMPBELL COUNTY INC
Location:
PO BOX 1054, JACKSBORO, TN 37757, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CASA of Campbell County is to advocate for abused and neglected children by providing them with a voice in court through highly trained volunteer advocates. These advocates ensure that each child receives the necessary medical, psychological and educational services. Our advocates are appointed by Campbell County Juvenile Court Judge Amanda Sammons. They are empowered to obtain detailed information related to a child’s case, to prepare a written report with recommendations for the judge and to speak for the child’s best interests in court.
Description
Every year in the United States, over 270,000 children are removed from their homes and placed with relatives or in foster care because they cannot live safely with their parents. Their future path in life will eventually be decided in court. Will a child be returned to his or her parents, remain with relatives, stay in foster care or become available for adoption?
Today, to help judges make these types of difficult decisions, there are more than 900 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs throughout the nation. Volunteer advocates with these programs champion the best interest of children so that they can have a chance to thrive.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
165 East StreetJacksboro, TN 37757
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2019
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Youth Services
- Case Work / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours or less monthly
- A passion for helping children!