CASA SHaW (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
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CASA SHaW is seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for youth in the Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren County foster care system. Rsvp to karen@casashaw.org to attend a brief information session to find out more about making a difference in a child's life. www.casashaw.org
More opportunities with CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties
Location:
148 Main Street, D1, Lebanon, NJ 08833, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, New Jersey, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization committed to advocating for the best interest of children in out-of-home placement under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Family Court. CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties provides for a corps. of trained volunteers who endeavor to see that needed services and assistance are made available to children in placement while helping to move them toward safe and permanent homes.
Description
The role of CASA is to advocate for children in out-of-home placement. The CASA is appointed by the Family Court Judge. The volunteer must read all of the child's records and interview people in the child's life and then makes recommendations to the court. All volunteers must be screened, fingerprinted and must agree to a federal, state and local background check before being accepted into a CASA 30 hour training session. All volunteer must be over the age of 21 and be able to provide their own transportation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 Finderne AvenueBridgewater, NJ 08807
DATE POSTED
June 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21