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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Advocates for Families CASA Program
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2 people are interested
CASA Volunteers are a voice for the most vulnerable children in our community. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Trained CASA volunteers are appointed by the Ashland County Juvenile Court to speak up for the best interests of children in abuse, neglect and dependency cases. CASA Volunteers research a child's circumstances, identify resources for the child, advocate for the child's best interest, and monitor whether the case plan is being fulfilled.
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About Advocates for Families CASA Program
Location:
1763 ST RT 60, ASHLAND, OH 44805, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ashland Parenting Plus Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad litem Program is to recruit, screen, train, guide, supervise and support qualified CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates), who are appointed by the Ashland County Juvenile Court Judge as Guardians ad Litem (GAL). The CASA/GAL volunteers will provide quality advocacy and thoroughly researched, independent, and objective recommendations to the court for children who are before the court as a result of abuse, neglect, or dependency as defined by the Ohio Revised Code. CASA/GAL recommendations will be true to our understanding of each child’s best interest, will prioritize children’s safety and, wherever possible, preserve connections to their families.
Description
Advocates for Families CASA is dedicated to recruiting, training, and supervising concerned community members to serve the Ashland County Juvenile Court as Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers.
CASA volunteers help children who are in the Juvenile Court system due to abuse, neglect, or dependency find safe, permanent homes. CASA volunteers speak up and take a stand for the best interest of the county’s most vulnerable children. The CASA concept is based on the belief that every child has the right to a safe, permanent home, as soon as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
270 Sandusky StreetAshland, OH 44805
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 30 hr training, 8-10 hrs per mo. for 2 years
- application, background check, references, and continuing education