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Be a Parent Advocate -New Haven Region
ORGANIZATION: Children in Placement-CT, Inc.
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2 people are interested
Children in Placement is a non-profit organization that trains local volunteers throughout Connecticut to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care.
Our Parent Advocates engage with the adults in the case to help remove specific barriers that lead to lack of engagement with DCF, the court or their own case plans. The volunteer works with parents who either have already had their child removed or those in danger of losing their children. When parents have a better understanding of the system, the number of reunifications and dismissals of cases tend to increase. These volunteers will provide the following services to educate and guide parents as they navigate through the child protection process. The advocates will help parents by:
· Understanding and appropriately assessing families to assure that the correct services are provides
· Working with parents to improve time management skills
· Understanding and meeting the court and/or DCF expectations
· Engaging fathers who are often left out of the equation
To participate in this opportunity, please contact us or fill out the volunteer application at:
https://childreninplacement.org/volunteer/
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About Children in Placement-CT, Inc.
Location:
155 East St, Suite 202, New Haven, CT 06511, US
Mission Statement
Advocating for the best interests of Connecticut’s abused and neglected children throughout the child welfare and judicial systems; Children in Placement secures safe homes, supportive services, and a stable transition into adulthood by objectively assessing and supporting each child’s situation.
Description
Children in Placement is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has been helping the children of Connecticut since 1979. We strive to be Connecticut’s recognized leader and, in this role, bring awareness, partnerships, resources and systemic policy changes supporting children and youth in accessing the supports they need to develop and eventually become successful adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
155 East St., Suite 202New Haven, CT 06511
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Work / Management
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 1
- Orientation or Training
- 5-15 hours per month
- Must have access to car, undergo 40 hrs of training, a 2 year commitment, Bilingual skills a plus