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33 people are interested
CASA Guardian ad Litem
ORGANIZATION: Family Advocates
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33 people are interested
The sole purpose of a CASA Guardian ad Litem is to advocate for the best interest of a child involved in the child protection system and are often the only constant person in the child's life while they are in the child protection system. CASA Guardians ad Litem, or GALs, are volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for the best interest of these children who have experienced neglect, abuse, or abandonment. The experience of the GAL can be emotional, challenging, and very rewarding. Judges in child protection rely on the information from GALs when making their decisions and the positive impact the GAL has on the rest of a child's life is immense.
Guardians ad Litem must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a criminal background check.
We are in need of volunteers in Ada, Elmore, Boise, and Valley counties.
For more information about volunteering, please contact us here: https://familyadvocates.org/contact-us/ or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@familyadvocates.org
Contact us to attend a virtual Volunteer Information Meeting!
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About Family Advocates
Location:
3010 W State St., Boise, ID 83703, US
Mission Statement
"Family Advocates works to strengthen families and keep kids safe by empowering everyday people to enrich the lives of youth." We are a private, independent 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency founded in 1978 and serve the fourth district of Idaho. This year, Family Advocates will provide a voice in court for over 1,100 children while providing family strengthening supports to nearly 1,200 additional family members. Our reach would not be possible without the support of our dedicated volunteers.
Description
Family Advocates trains and deploys over 500 volunteers each year to fulfill the demand of our child abuse and neglect prevention & intervention efforts throughout the 4th Judicial District of Idaho. Our CASA volunteers show us bravery by investigating child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and then advocating for those children in court to make sure the child’s voice is heard. Our Family Strengthening volunteers show us bravery by working with families to create strong networks and healthy habits through classes, activities, and more. Please visit our website for details about each program!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Boise, ID 83703
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Attend a virtual Volunteer Information Meeting