Advocate for Children in Foster Care with CASA-NYC (Staten Island)

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ORGANIZATION: Court Appointed Special Advocates - NYC

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We are looking for Staten Island-based folks to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA-NYC is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization working to ensure that children in foster care have their needs met and rights protected; that they move out of foster care and into permanent, safe, and loving homes as quickly as possible; and that youth aging out of foster care have the resources and support they need to live independently.

Responsibilities:

  1. Work directly with children, youth, and families impacted by the child welfare/family
    court system in Staten Island
  2. Work toward ensuring permanency for children in foster care and/or ensuring a smooth transition for youth that are aging out of care
  3. Participate in court hearings and meetings with foster care agencies
  4. Work closely with a CASA-NYC staff supervisor
  5. Complete one 35-hour pre-service training and at least 12 hours of continuing education training
    annually
  6. Maintain accurate documentation about all activities related to the case, including appointments, interviews, and information gathered about the child and family’s services
  7. Commit 7-10 hours per month for one year or until the case closes
To learn more, join us for an info session by visiting: https://calendly.com/casanycvolunteer/casa-nyc-info-session

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About Court Appointed Special Advocates - NYC

Location:

48 Wall Street, New York, NY 10043, US

Mission Statement

CASA-NYC’s mission is to ensure that young people involved in the NYC child welfare system have their needs met and rights protected and that children in foster care are moved quickly into safe, stable, nurturing, and permanent homes - with their families of origin whenever possible.

Description

CASA is a non-profit, child advocacy organization that relies on community volunteers to advocate on behalf of foster children within New York City. CASA's mission has remained constant from the beginning: to help foster care children grow up in safe, permanent and loving homes. Volunteers and professional staff work with social service providers, legal representatives, legislators and judges to move children swiftly out of the foster care system and into families with whom they have the stability and permanence they deserve.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Staten Island, NY 10311

(40.60324,-74.18186)
 

DATE POSTED

April 12, 2024

SKILLS

  • Legal (General)
  • Child Advocacy
  • Case Work / Management
  • Advocacy
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Ability to dedicate 7-10 hours per month for at least one year.
  • See description

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