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2 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocate
ORGANIZATION: CASA Connection
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
CASA Connection represents children in Colfax, Nance & Platte counties in Nebraska. ALL training and support is provided by CASA Connection staff. Our staff is here to assist our volunteers in every way possible.
As a court-appointed special advocate, volunteers receive in-depth training to advocate in court and in the community for the needs and rights of children in foster care. These volunteers report to the court in the best interest of the child. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and professions and have one thing in common: they care about children.
CASA volunteers complete a 30-hour pre-service training. Once they are assigned to a case, they can expect to spend an average of about 6-10 hours a month getting to know the child, gathering information, exploring resources to meet the child’s needs, representing the child in court and writing reports. Volunteers receive ongoing education and support from their local program as well as from the National CASA Association.
You must pass a background check, participate in a 30-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average).
More opportunities with CASA Connection
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASA Connection
Location:
1465 27th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601, US
Mission Statement
To advocate for abused and neglected children in the legal system.
Description
CASA Connection is located in Columbus, Nebraska & we serve Platte & Colfax counties in Nebraska. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained volunteers who speak up for these children in court. Established in 1996, CASA is a volunteer-based organization that thoroughly researches the cases of child abuse and neglect and bringing the Juvenile Court Judge recommendations focused on the best interest of the child. Based upon their findings, recommendations focusing on the best interest of the child are made to the Juvenile Court Judge. The volunteer continues to keep the child welfare and juvenile justice systems alerted to the child's needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Columbus, NE 68601
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2023
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 30 hours pre-service training which can be done via Zoom or in-person & flexible to volunteer's schedule. Approximately 5-10 hours monthly working the case.
- 12 hours of ongoing training yearly