The Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program recruits, screens, and trains community volunteers to advocate and mentor youth in juvenile justice system.
In support of this mission, Yolo County CASA is committed to the following:
* Advocate for the best interests of children
* Recruit volunteers to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates
* Provide comprehensive training programs to educate volunteer advocates
* Provide ongoing support to CASA staff and volunteers
* Create maintain public awareness and educate the community regarding child abuse and neglect
* Provide advocacy networking and liaison with public and private agencies and individuals
* Act in liaison with, and at the direction of the Juvenile Court Judge
CASAs are volunteers that work directly with an appointed foster youth throughout Yolo County. CASAs get to know their appointed youth by visiting and engaging in fun activities once a week. They also gather important information from reports and professionals to advocate for the youth's best interests related to their education and well-being. Join us for an information session to learn more about the role and whether or not it is a good fit for you or take our qualifications survery here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5833835/Pre-Screening
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Yolo County
Location:
722B Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695, US
Mission Statement
Yolo County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provides advocacy for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned and placed into foster care in Yolo County. These children are making their way through the Child Welfare System as well as the Dependency Court process in Yolo County.
Description
Yolo County CASA recruits and trains volunteers for the following programs;
Court Advocate- advocate for abused and neglected children in the Yolo County dependency court system. Speak on Behalf of their best interest in court
