Become an advocate for a child in foster care! (Long Beach)

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ORGANIZATION: CASA of Los Angeles

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CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare.

The CASA role includes:

  1. Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month.
  2. Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports.
  3. Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case.

Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive.

Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer.

The first step toward becoming a CASA is to participate in our information session webinar, where you will learn in more detail about how to become an advocate. You can register for the online webinar at: https://casala.org/infosessionweb/.

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About CASA of Los Angeles

Location:

201 Centre Plaza Drive Suite 1100, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754, US

Mission Statement

CASA of Los Angeles mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Description

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (or CASA) volunteer makes a difference for children in foster care. CASA volunteers are paired to work one-on-one with a child and ensure they have the services and support needed in the areas important to all children: stable placement, education, and healthcare. There are 30,000 kids in the child welfare system in LA and many need the support of a CASA volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA volunteer is attending an information session, where we describe the role and impact our volunteers have.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Long BeachLong Beach, CA 90802

(33.74153,-118.19418)
 

SKILLS

  • Critical Thinking
  • Multi-Tasking
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Approximately 10 to 15 hours per month
  • Ability to visit child at least once per month, wherever they are placed in Los Angeles County

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