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7 people are interested
CASA/GAL Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CASA Kane County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a community volunteer who is recruited, trained and supervised by a CASA Kane County Advocate Supervisor and appointed by a Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA/GAL volunteers spend on average 10-15 hours a month advocating for a child and the average case is three years. The CASA/GAL volunteer will research, interview and listen to the child to determine whether it is in their best interest to be reunified with their parents, placed in guardianship with a relative or adopted by a foster family. The CASA volunteer makes a recommendation on placement and services to the judge and follows through until case closure.
CASA/GAL is not your ordinary volunteer experience, but that’s ok, we are looking for extraordinary volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a casa/gal volunteer, please visit https://casakanecounty.org/become-a-casa-gal-volunteer/.
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About CASA Kane County
Location:
Kane County Courthouse, 100 S 3rd St, Suite 460, Geneva, IL 60134, US
Mission Statement
CASA Kane County is a Guardian ad Litem, nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse, neglect and private guardianship cases within the Juvenile Court system.
Description
It Begins With A Single Volunteer! Find your place and make a difference with your gift of time for children who need YOU. A CASA/GAL is a trained community volunteer that is recruited, and supervised by the CASA organization and appointed by a Judge to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
Children with advocates reach a permanent, stable home faster. Most often, the CASA/GAL volunteer is the only person in the foster child’s life that isn’t paid - the foster parents, therapist, social workers are all paid and the kids know that.
When a CASA/GAL volunteer comes and says "I am here, just for you," that is powerful and life-changing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 South Third StreetGeneva, IL 60134
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2022
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Bilingual
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- In-depth training course, approximately 10-15 hours per month managing your case.