Kansas CASA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: KANSAS CASA ASSOCIATION
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This is an opportunity for individuals from communities across the state!
Unlike attorneys and social workers, the CASA volunteer speaks exclusively for the child’s best interests. By handling only one or two cases at a time (compared to a social agency caseworker’s average load of 60 - 90), the CASA volunteer has the time to explore thoroughly the history of each assigned case. The volunteer talks with the child, parents, family members, neighbors, school officials, doctors and others involved in the child’s life that may have facts about the case. The volunteer then also reviews all records and documents pertaining to the child. He or she then submits a formal report to the court-recommending placement: should the child stay with his or her parents, be placed in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption? If the court leaves the child in temporary care, the CASA volunteer provides continuity by staying on the case until it is permanently resolved.
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About KANSAS CASA ASSOCIATION
Location:
25 W 5th Ave, EMPORIA, KS 66801, US
Mission Statement
The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) concept is based on the belief that every child has the right to a safe, permanent home.
Description
Unlike attorneys and social workers, the CASA volunteer speaks exclusively for the child’s best interests. By handling only one or two cases at a time (compared to a social agency caseworker’s average load of 60 - 90), the CASA volunteer has the time to explore thoroughly the history of each assigned case. The volunteer talks with the child, parents, family members, neighbors, school officials, doctors and others involved in the child’s life that may have facts about the case. The volunteer then also reviews all records and documents pertaining to the child. He or she then submits a formal report to the court-recommending placement: should the child stay with his or her parents, be placed in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption? If the court leaves the child in temporary care, the CASA volunteer provides continuity by staying on the case until it is permanently resolved.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kansas CASA Association25 West 5th AveEmporia, KS 66801
DATE POSTED
October 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
- Child Care
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Hours a week