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ORGANIZATION: CASA of Middlesex County
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused or neglected. On any given day, more than 350 children from Middlesex County are living in foster care. Now, more than ever, we need you. A child with a CASA is more likely to find a permanent home, spend less time in foster care, and perform better in school. Champion one of these children from your community and safeguard a child’s well being through advocacy in the court today.
What does a CASA do? A CASA is integral in helping the Court in determining the appropriate permanent plan for the child. We ensure abuse and neglect doesn’t continue at the hand’s of the court. A CASA forges a connection with the child/children they are matched with. They build their trust and discover what their needs are. They meet with the children at least once a month. An advocate also examines their child's health and education records and meet with their caregivers, school, therapists and other professionals. Once they identify what the child’s needs are, they write a report and advocate for a child’s needs in court. Our staff and peer coordinators are with you every step of the way to support you and help you succeed. No special skills or specific backgrounds are needed. Advocates must be 21+ and have the ability to commit to 18 - 24 months of service. The next training session will be held Summer 2018 around mid-June/July.
If you are interested in volunteering visit www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org/volunteer or call (732) 246.4449 or email info@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org.
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About CASA of Middlesex County
Location:
28 Kennedy Blvd, Suite 350, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, US
Mission Statement
CASA of Middlesex County is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving abused and neglected children who are living in out-of-home placements. CASA recruits and trains volunteers to advise the courts and advocate for the children’s best interests.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to ensure that the best interests of abused and neglected children were advcocated for in court for well-trained volunteer child-advocates. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be voices for these children in court. Advocates conduct independent, fact-finding investigations, review records, and talk to everyone involved with their assigned cases. Their recommendations help insure that these children are placed into a safe, loving homes. It is the CASA vision to make a direct impact on children's lives.
"It's about helping a child replace a life of hurt with one of hope."
If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, please e-mail us at info@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org or visit www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org for more information.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
77 Church StreetNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Work / Management
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 18 - 24 months. At least 1 monthly visit w/child.
- Report writing.