Volunteer Advocates for Children Needed
ORGANIZATION: LASALLE COUNTY CASA ORGANIZATION
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LaSalle County CASA is seeking volunteer advocates to serve the abused and neglected children in our county. Volunteers must be 21 and able to pass a background clearance. No felony convictions will be allowed. Volunteers get to know the assigned child/children on their case and report to the court what is occurring in that child's life. They advocate for their best interests and ensure that the child's needs are met throughout the time the child spends in care. All volunteers receive classroom training and ongoing support in their role as CASA volunteers.
More opportunities with LASALLE COUNTY CASA ORGANIZATION
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About LASALLE COUNTY CASA ORGANIZATION
Location:
707 E ETNA RD LL, OTTAWA, IL 61350, US
Mission Statement
LaSalle County CASA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is that every child can be safe and thriving in a loving home. To provide an advocate for every abused and neglected child in the LaSalle County court system so that they have the chance to grow up safe, happy and loved.
Description
LaSalle County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit organization which advocates for the best interests of the abused and neglected children in the LaSalle County court and foster care system. We train and support dedicated community volunteers who serve to protect our abused and neglected children's right to a safe and permanent home. Serving our area for over 20 years we fight for our communities most valuable resource, its children. When CASA is involved, children see better outcomes like less time in the system, fewer placement changes, better educational opportunities and are 80% less likely to return to the system in the future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
707 East Etna RoadOttawa, IL 61350
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2023
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Most volunteers spend an average of 10 hours per month at their discretion on their case. This varies with the status of any case.