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46 people are interested
Become a Volunteer Advocate for a Child in Foster Care
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Dutchess County
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46 people are interested
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers are ordinary citizens doing extraordinary work!
Ideal for anyone committed to advocacy and justice for vulnerable children.
Ideal for college students seeking internship opportunities (minimum 21 years of age)
CASA volunteers are appointed by Family Court Judges to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care or who have experienced abuse or neglect. We provide training for CASA volunteers to do the following:
Learn all you can about the child and his/her family life.
Engage and spend time getting to know the child through regular visits.
Recommend by ensuring their needs are met and speaking up for the child's best interest in court
Collaborate with others to make sure necessary services are provided and are in the child's best interest.
Report what you have learned and observed in court.
CASA volunteers are supervised and supported by professional staff through their service.
For more details on the application process and upcoming training opportunities, please contact Jessica Starkey at jstarkey@mhadutchess.org or (845) 214-4812.
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About CASA of Dutchess County
Location:
c/o Mental Health America of Dutchess County, Inc., 515 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, US
Mission Statement
"I Am For The Child"
Description
Having a CASA as part of Family Court proceedings guarantees that there’s always going to be someone who’s purely on the side of those who matter most-the children. CASAs are volunteers and complete 40 hours of training and ten hours of Family Court observation before being sworn in by the Chief Judge of the Family Court.
CASAs will visit and interview everyone needed to get a clear picture of the situation, whether it’s parents, foster parents, teachers, doctors-you name it. If needed, they will submit a written report for a hearing and even testify. Most CASA volunteers feel passionate about their work and volunteer for years.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Dutchess County, NY 12603
(41.69837 ,-73.86543 )
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2025
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Advocacy
- Child Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers commit to 10-15hrs/monthly (the schedule and time commitment is flexible).
- Background check: Required to ensure the safety of the children we serve.