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ORGANIZATION: CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties

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**Please note this is a VIRTUAL informational session. Location has been specified as CASA Volunteers must be local to Adams and Broomfield Counties, or at least nearby to those counties.**

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization with the mission to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

CASA Volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of child victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect who are currently in the child welfare system. CASA Volunteers are supervised by CASA team members and work alongside the child’s legal and professional team. They ensure that the child’s physical, mental, educational, and emotional needs are being met, and advocate for the child in court, all while supporting them in their journey to find a safe and permanent home.

Children with a CASA Volunteer are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, more likely to succeed in school, and half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.

CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties is holding a virtual CASA 101 Informational session for YOU to learn more about the CASA Volunteer role, expectations, and requirements of our advocates. Please note that in order to become a CASA Volunteer, you must be 21+ years of age, must complete several background checks and fingerprinting, and must have lived in the United States for the past 7 years.

This virtual CASA 101 will take place on Thursday, May 16th from 6:00-7:00 PM via Zoom!

If you are interested in attending, please contact Paige Otto, Community Engagement Manager, at paige@casa17th.com for registration information. For more information, please visit CASA17th.org.

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About CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties

Location:

Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos Street, Suite 2700, Westminster, CO 80234, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

Description

CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties was incorporated in 1999 and serves the 17th Judicial District of Colorado. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and part of The National CASA Association for Children, which supports a network of 950 CASA Programs in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

We recruit, train, and supervise community volunteers, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s), to advocate in court for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

CASA’s partnership with the U.S. Judicial System is a unique and necessary merging of the public and private sphere, providing children with one of the most valuable resources we can give during their time in the court system - a stable, consistent adult who cares.

CASA Advocates are supervised by CASA team members and work alongside the child's legal and professional team. CASA Advocates ensure that the child's physical, mental, and emotional needs are being met, and advocate for the child in court, all so that they may have a safe and permanent home.

CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties serves 500 children each year, and is always looking for more caring volunteers to join our program and support children in need in our community.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Justice & Legal

WHEN

Thu May 16, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

WHERE

Adams County Human Services Center11860 Pecos StreetSuite 2700Westminster, CO 80234

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Child Welfare
  • Child Development
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • A volunteer can expect to spend 10-15 hours per month on an individual case. Fortunately, most of these hours are very flexible and can be completed around the volunteer's schedule.

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