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Change a Child's Story-Become a CASA Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Tippecanoe County CASA
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14 people are interested
You can make a difference in the life of an abused and neglected child. CASA volunteers are community members who are trained to speak up for the best interest of children thrust into the court system through no fault of their own. Call today to learn when the next training series starts.
More opportunities with Tippecanoe County CASA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Tippecanoe County CASA
Location:
County Courthouse, 301 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tippecanoe County CASA Program is to recruit, train, and support community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, and 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
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
LGBTQ+
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
301 Main StreetLafayette, IN 47901
(40.41868 ,-86.89347 )
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Law
- Advocacy
- Child Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- pre-service training: 30 hours. Then 15-20 hours per month once trained.
- commit to at least 15-18 months post training