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17 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
ORGANIZATION: Clatsop CASA Program, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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17 people are interested
CASAs are advocates for abused or neglected children while they are wards of the court. CASA volunteers represent the best interests of these children in court and in the child welfare system. They meet with the child regularly, investigate the child's circumstances, and report concerns and recommendations to the court, verbally and in writing, in the best interests of the child.
More opportunities with Clatsop CASA Program, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Clatsop CASA Program, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 514, Astoria, OR 97103, 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
818 Commercial St. Suite 401Astoria, OR 97103
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Varies but average of 4 - 6 hours/month