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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

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ORGANIZATION: CASA of Coos County

  • 8 people are interested
Speak Up for a Child

Mission Statement:

To recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers are appointed by the juvenile court judge to speak up in court for the children and monitor their cases until they are placed in safe and permanent homes.

DESCRIPTION

CASA volunteers are extraordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child. All our volunteers are trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system, and the special needs of abused and neglected children. We welcome volunteers from all cultures, professions, and ethnic and educational backgrounds.

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About CASA of Coos County

Location:

225 Laclair, Coos Bay, OR 97420, US

Mission Statement

The mission of CASA of Coos County is to recruit, train and supervise volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers are appointed by a juvenile court judge to speak up in court for the children and monitor their cases until they are placed in safe and permanent homes.

Description

We have an obligation to ensure the basic rights and needs of every child are met in our community. CASA volunteers fight for these rights. Every child who cannot safely live at home should have a CASA volunteer who will help ensure the safe passage out of foster care and into the arms of a safe and loving family where that child will grow up and be treated with dignity and respect.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Community
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

225 LaclairCoos Bay, OR 97420

(43.389774,-124.25655)
 

DATE POSTED

January 22, 2018

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • Child Welfare
  • Child Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Youth Services
  • Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 5-20 hours per month

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