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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
ORGANIZATION: CARE House of Oakland County
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94 people are interested
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are everyday citizens who are specially trained to advocate for the best interests of child victims of abuse and neglect involved in the court system.
Appointed by the Court, CASA Volunteers serve as the child’s voice in legal and social service settings-ensuring they don’t get lost in an overwhelmed system or remain in unsafe or unstable living situations.
Through weekly contact with the child and ongoing communication with caregivers, caseworkers, and other adults in the child’s life, CASA Volunteers:
Assess the child’s needs
Identify appropriate resources and services
Submit written reports and recommendations to the court based on their findings
CASAs provide more than just advocacy-they are a consistent, reliable presence for children during one of the most challenging times in their lives. Every child deserves a safe, caring adult in their life.
To learn more about becoming a CASA Volunteer in Oakland County, please visit www.casaoaklandcounty.org.
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About CARE House of Oakland County
Location:
44765 woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48341, US
Mission Statement
CARE House of Oakland County is a leading resource in the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the protection of children through advocacy, education, intervention, reseach and treament, in collaboration with the community.
Description
CARE House, aka Child Abuse and Neglect Council, was established 30 years ago by a collation of communities groups, including the prosecutor, police agencies, the Junior League of Birmngham to develop program to abate the growing issues of child abuse amd neglect. About 15 years ago the agency became an "child advocacy" center, where children alleged victimes of sexual or severe physical abuse or sexual assault are interviewed by a forensic interviewer while police, prosecutor, and protective services observe. The multi-discipline approach reduces the traumatization of children who have experienced these events.
CARE House presents various educational programs to the community in an effort to educate the community on its responsibility to protect children. Recently the agency added Stewards of Children program to its educational aspect.
Another program is our participation in the Healthy Start collaborative to provide support for new mothers for up to five years. We also hold parent education classes using the Nuuring Parent model.
In additional we are an affiliated program with National CASA to provide court advocacy for children under jurisdiction of the 6th Circuit Court Family Division for negelct and abuse .
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
44765 Woodward Ave.Pontiac, MI 48341
(42.61743 ,-83.27804 )
DATE POSTED
June 16, 2025
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Law
- Case Work / Management
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Because children in foster care often experience frequent transitions and instability, we ask CASA Volunteers to make a minimum 18-month commitment to ensure they can be a steady, trusted support throughout the child's case.
- This is a high-impact volunteer position that requires 30+ hours of specialized training.