Make a lasting impact! Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

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ORGANIZATION: Child Advocates of Placer County

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers appointed by a judge to provide advocacy for children who have been placed in foster care due to abuse or neglect.

With ongoing support from our Case Managers, CASA volunteers serve as the "eyes and ears of the judge and the voice of the child" in dependency court. By spending one-on-one time with their assigned child, a CASA is able to monitor their care and provide individualized, child-focused recommendations to the court. Our CASAs advocate for the best interest of the child in the courtroom, classroom, and at home.

Through the hard work and dedication of these volunteers, local foster kids receive crucial medical, dental, and mental health services, participate in sports, arts, and other extra-curricular activities, and have a safe, stable adult to ensure their voice is heard.

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About Child Advocates of Placer County

Location:

1430 Blue Oaks Blvd, Suite 260, Roseville, CA 95747, US

Mission Statement

To be the bridge between the most vulnerable in our community and caring volunteers who want to make a difference.

Description

Child Advocates of Placer County trains and equips volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children in foster care and Mentors for at-risk youth and struggling families in our community. Learn more at CASAPLACER.ORG.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Auburn, CA 95603

(38.9199,-121.085)
 

DATE POSTED

March 25, 2024

SKILLS

  • Advocacy
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • After training, volunteer CASAs spend around 2 hours a week visiting with their assigned child, taking notes, and reporting findings.

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