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9 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
ORGANIZATION: Lehigh County CASA
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Lehigh County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children advocates for youth who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect and placed in foster care. Through best-interest advocacy, our program and volunteers make a life-changing difference for our communities most vulnerable children.
More opportunities with Lehigh County CASA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lehigh County CASA
Location:
455 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CASA is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
455 W. Hamilton StreetAllentown, PA 18101
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- On average, our volunteer spend 10-15 hours/ month with their youth