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Volunteer with Child Advocates: Denver CASA
ORGANIZATION: Child Advocates - Denver CASA
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39 people are interested
Our promise is to be the voice of the youth and children we serve by being the eyes and ears of the court. There are always more children to serve, more gains to be made, and more money to raise when it comes to child abuse and neglect. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are a voice that fights when others aren’t able. A voice that is brave, yet maintains a soft heart. A voice that serves to reassure that everything will be alright.
A CASA Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a trained community member who acts as an agent of the court. They work directly with the professionals on the case to make sure that the best interests of the children and youth they serve are always front-and-center. A young person who has a CASA Volunteer has a better chance of a successful outcome. Our event this fall will champion the dedication of our volunteers, and the countless lives they've improved and inspired through their time as a CASA Volunteer.
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About Child Advocates - Denver CASA
Location:
1325 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite B402, Denver, CO 80222, US
Mission Statement
Child Advocates - Denver CASA advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by training diverse volunteers who create opportunities for children, youth and families to thrive.
Description
The idea of a Court Appointed Special Advocate was originally started by Seattle Judge David W. Soukup in Seattle, Washington in 1977 who felt that children needed more support as they moved through the dependency and neglect system. As a judge, he did not think he had enough information to make decisions about the fate of children in dependency and neglect cases. He came up with the idea that a trained volunteer could speak up on behalf of children who had experienced abuse and neglect.
Since then, this idea of a CASA has expanded into 49 states, including the National CASA Association, located in Seattle. In 1995, Child Advocates - Denver CASA was founded. For over 25 years, Denver CASA has recruited and trained volunteers to serve in the 2nd Judicial District of Denver advocating for children and providing a stable, caring adult to help children through a difficult time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
960 Clarkson StreetDenver, CO 80218
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Family Therapy
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training