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ORGANIZATION: CASA of San Joaquin County
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CASA of San Joaquin County is a non-profit program of the Child Abuse Prevention Council in San Joaquin County. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a group of volunteers (ordinary members of the community with different backgrounds and experiences) who have been screened, trained and sworn in as officers of the court in order to advocate in court, at home and at school for the very best interest of the foster youth in our county.
You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a CASA volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff who will SUPPORT you through your advocacy with a foster child. No special background or education is required to become a CASA volunteer. We encourage people from all cultures and professions, and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds.
To learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to a foster youth in our county, please join us for our next information session:
To RSVP: Anyone 21 and older interested in becoming a CASA volunteer may RSVP to attend our information night by calling (209) 644-5319 or, simply reply to this posting.
We look forward to seeing you at our next informational session at 127 North Sutter Street (the old NEWBERRY Building in downtown Stockton). CASA staff members will be on hand to talk with you one-on-one and answer all of your questions about becoming a CASA. Please feel free to bring along anyone who might also be interested in learning about CASA.
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About CASA of San Joaquin County
Location:
127 N Sutter St, STOCKTON, CA 95202, US
Mission Statement
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of San Joaquin County. The CASA Program endeavors to ensure that abused, neglected and abandoned children who have become dependents of the San Joaquin County Court will have a safe and permanent home.
Description
CASA - A Powerful Voice in a Child's Life
CASA of San Joaquin County is currently recruiting community volunteers to serve as "eyes and ears" for the Court and provide a "voice" for a child; at home, in school and in the court room. CASA of San Joaquin County provides the screening, training and on-going support necessary to be successful advocates for the neediest of children in our County. The CASA volunteer provides continuity by staying on the case until it is permanently resolved. Volunteers are expected to have contact with their CASA child every week, attend court hearings as needed, and provide written reports to the court. The written reports include all interviews, visits, and assessments taken by the CASA in regard to recommendations based on the child’s very best interest. If you, or someone you know is interested in becoming a CASA volunteer please contact Trinidad Olivas-Newcomb at (209) 644-5319
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
127 N Sutter StStockton, CA 95202
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Info Night: 60-90 minutes. As a CASA: 30 hours training, then 1 hour weekly visiting with youth and court hearings once every 6 months.
- Insured Driver. No DUIs, Less than 3 pts. on DMV record. No Felonies, crimes against children or open CPS cases. Fingerprinted for FBI/DOJ/CACI background check.