A CASA Advocate is a screened and trained community volunteer who is appointed by a judge to advocate for an abused or neglected child in juvenile court dependency proceedings at no fault of their own.
Pre-service advocacy trainings have swtiched to a virtual environment due to COVID-19. Please contact us for the next training class which typically last. Upon completion of the training, you will be sworn in as a CASA by Judge Edwards and obtain a certificate of completion to represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system in Houston County, GA.
Through recommendations to the Juvenile Judge, CASAs advocate for the physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of the child(ren) served. Other core advocacy goals are safety and permanency with each CASA assignment.
Houston County Juvenile Justice Complex, 206 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088, US
Mission Statement
To recruit, train, supervise & retain culturally responsive volunteers to advocate for the "best interest" of abused and/or neglected children in Houston County; one child at a time.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.
Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
206 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA31088
(32.59856,-83.66402)
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2021
SKILLS
Verbal / Written Communication
Child Welfare
People Skills
Critical Thinking
Brand Development & Messaging
Data Entry
GOOD FOR
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 21
Orientation or Training
At least 1yr. commitment, or until case ends
National CASA training curriculum. Successful volunteer is dependable, detail-oriented, team-player, and has a heart for children.
