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2019 CASA Volunteer: Court Appointed Special Advocate
ORGANIZATION: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF MERCED COUNTY
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A CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a trained volunteer who is appointed by the Judge to represent the best interests of a child currently in foster care. The CASA Volunteer provides the presiding Juvenile Dependency Judge with recommendations that help the Court make difficult decisions about the child’s future. Being present, consistent and caring make a world of difference to a child who has been removed from their family through no fault of their own. A CASA is a dependable adult who supports the child through the constant uncertainty associated with being placed out of the family home. The CASA Volunteer stays on the case until the case is closed (the average duration of time in foster care is 18 months). Regular visits, outings and support build trust with the child and strengthen your relationship with him or her. Please see our website for the full schedule of training dates. www.mercedcasa.org
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About COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF MERCED COUNTY
Location:
2824 Park Ave, Suite A, MERCED, CA 95348, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Merced County advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. Based on the belief that every child is entitled to a safe and supportive home, CASA works through trained volunteers in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to serve as the child's advocate in the Merced County Juvenile Court System.
Description
The CASA volunteer is a sworn officer of the court whose job is to provide the juvenile court judge with an independent assessment of the circumstances of the child. The CASA's report is drawn from their evaluation of interviews they conduct with key parties in the child's life. The CASA makes recommendations for the disposition of the case based on the child's total circumstances. In addition, the CASA attends all court hearings pertaining to the child. With the support of the program staff, they represent the interest of the child in the proceedings, which are normally scheduled every six to twelve months.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2824 Park Avenue, Suite AMerced, CA 95348
DATE POSTED
January 28, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Welfare
- Case Work / Management
- Child Advocacy
- Bilingual
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per month.
- 30 Hours of Classroom Training; 18 Month Commitment; Fingerprinting; Valid Car Insurance.