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Wood County CASA/GAL Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Wood County CASA/GAL Program
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16 people are interested
The Wood County CASA/GAL Program provides trained community volunteers to advocate for the "best interests" of children who come into the court system as a result of abuse, neglect or dependency, recognizing the diverse needs of the children served which includes diversity in race, ethnicity, economic, gender and geographic needs. CASA/GAL volunteers serve as an independent voice throughout the Juvenile Court proceedings, until a safe and permanent home is found for each child.
Our long term goal is to provide a CASA/GAL for each and every child who enters the Juvenile Court system as a result of abuse, neglect or dependency.
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About Wood County CASA/GAL Program
Location:
1032 South Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad litem Program is to recruit, train, guide, monitor and maintain qualified CASA/GAL volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardians ad Litem), who are appointed by the Wood County Juvenile Court Judge as Guardians ad Litem to advocate for the best interests of children who are before the court as a result of abuse, neglect and dependency as defined by state child welfare laws. CASA/GAL volunteers serve as an independent voice throughout the Juvenile Court proceedings, until a safe and permanent home is found for each child.
Description
CASA/GAL volunteers serve as an independent voice for children who are before the court as a result of abuse, neglect and dependency until a safe and permanent home is found for each child.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1032 South Dunbridge RoadBowling Green, OH 43402
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Child Advocacy
- Mentoring
- Basic Computer Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- CASA/GAL Volunteers are required to complete an application, an extensive background check, and an interview with CASA staff. Once accepted, volunteers are required to complete 30 hours of pre-service training prior to taking the Oath of Office.
- Once a volunteer has taken the Oath of Office, volunteers spend approximately 5-10 hours per month on their cases, which typically last up to two years. Ongoing volunteers are required to complete 12 hours of in-service training each year.