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ORGANIZATION: CASA for Children of DC

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Advocate for Youth - Change a child's story.

With just 15 hours a month, as a CASA volunteer you can help create a brighter future for youth in foster care or justice involved. As an advocate, you will speak up for their best interests! No special education or background needed. We will provide training & support.

Check out our website to apply: Foster Youth | CASA for Children of DC | Washington DC (casadc.org)

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About CASA for Children of DC

Location:

220 I St. NE, Suite 285, Washington, DC 20002, US

Mission Statement

CASA DC connects court-involved youth in DC with the one-on-one support of a specially-trained supportive adult figure - a Court Appointed Special Advocate - who can advocate for their best interests and promote positive outcomes. Volunteers are recruited, trained, and supported by CASA DC to serve the particular needs of DC’s foster children and justice-involved youth.

Description

CASA for Children of DC is a leading voice in advocacy for court-involved youth in the District of Columbia. CASA DC connects specially-trained volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to support vulnerable and at-risk youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system. CASA volunteers develop a mentor-like relationship with their youth and advocate for their youth’s best interests in Court, promoting greater outcomes and the opportunity to thrive. CASA DC started in 2002 to create a legacy of advocacy, born from a desire to provide DC foster care children and justice-involved youth with a consistent adult in what can easily become a whirlwind of attorneys, social workers and related professionals. This all begins with 15 hours minimum a month.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

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WHERE

220 I Street NortheastSuite 285Washington D.C.Washington, DC 20002

(38.90151,-77.0026)
 

DATE POSTED

February 12, 2024

SKILLS

  • Child Welfare
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • CASA volunteers are required to meet with their assigned youth two time a month and communicate with the important adults in the youth's life. This takes 10-15 hours a month and requires a 1 year commitment to the case for consistency for our youth.
  • • Pre-service training – 30 hour- Additional training provided for special populations • Ongoing in-service training - 12 hours per year

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