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Train to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Child Advocates of Nevada County
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A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate, a screened, trained, and supported community volunteer who stands by a child in foster care. Working with the child, the child's family, social worker, other professionals, and the court, a CASA listens, learns, and advocates for what is best for that child. A CASA is an abused and neglected child's champion and friend. CASAs generally spend 10-15 hours a month for the duration of the child's court case, usually 18-24 months. After the initial training, time spent is generally flexible. Trainings take place twice a year, in the fall and spring. Contact melinda@caofnc.org for screening and application information.
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About Child Advocates of Nevada County
Location:
200 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 210, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Nevada County is a program of Child Advocates of Nevada County. CASA works to provide well-trained, committed volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who are going through the judicial dependency court process. Our goal is to decrease the maltreatment of children in our community. In support of this goal, we work to enhance the opportunity for these children to grow into healthy adults and break the chains of abuse and neglect. Each CASA volunteer provides one-on-one support to the child through participation in the judicial process, while advocating for the timely, permanent, and safe placement of the child. CASA creates public awareness of the children involved in the dependency process, and publicizes how the CASA program and volunteers provide a voice for these children.
Description
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Nevada County is a program of Child Advocates of Nevada County. CASA works to provide well-trained, committed volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who are going through the judicial dependency court process. Our goal is to decrease the maltreatment of children in our community. In support of this goal, we work to enhance the opportunity for these children to grow into healthy adults and break the chains of abuse and neglect. Each CASA volunteer provides one-on-one support to the child through participation in the judicial process, while advocating for the timely, permanent, and safe placement of the child. CASA creates public awareness of the children involved in the dependency process, and publicizes how the CASA program and volunteers provide a voice for these children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
200 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 210Nevada CityNevada City, CA 95959
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Mentoring
- Child Advocacy
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 35 hour pre-service training, 10-15 hours a month. 12 hours of continuing education per year.