Advocate for Children in Foster Care as a CASA! Spring Training Starts in April!
CASA of Kern County
Give an abused child hope by simply giving of your time. 59 children are on the waitlist! Orientations are happening now, with virtual training starting April 19, 2021. Please contact Gladis Gonzalez, Community Outreach Coordinator, 661-631-2272 or ggonzalez@kerncasa.org
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CASA of Kern County
Location:
1717 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kern County speaks for abused and neglected children in the juvenile dependency process. Through the use of highly trained volunteers, the CASA program seeks to provide every child who needs an Advocate with a voice in the court process.
Description
CASA of Kern County is a nonprofit organization that matches caring volunteers with abused, abandoned, or neglected children. Through advocacy volunteers are role models who provide consistency and give the children a voice in court. The unique one-on-one relationship that forms between the volunteer and dependent child is often the only stable, positive relationship the child has. In a sea of social workers, attorneys, therapists and caregivers, it's the court appointed volunteer who is a consistent and caring friend and advocate for the child. Our volunteers and staff are every day heroes who have the passion and commitment to positively influence the lives of these very special kids - one child at a time.