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Dependency CASA
ORGANIZATION: King County Dependency CASA Program - Seattle
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252 people are interested
A Dependency CASA is a court-appointed special advocate for children involved in a dependency court case. A CASA assumes a multi-faceted role on behalf of a child. A (CASA) represents the child's best interest by serving as an investigator, advocate, facilitator, monitor and reporter. Volunteer opportunities exist in Seattle, as well as at the Regional Justice Center in South King County.
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About King County Dependency CASA Program - Seattle
Location:
1401 East Jefferson Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98122, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the King County Superior Court Dependency CASA Program is to recruit and train diverse community volunteers to represent the best interests of children who experience abuse and neglect in dependency proceedings. The primary obligation of this advocacy is to independently investigate the circumstances of the child and to formulate recommendations to the court.
Description
The King County Superior Court Dependency CASA Program was created to support the needs of abused and neglected children through the use of committed and caring community volunteers. The program was conceptualized in 1976 by the Honorable Judge David W. Soukup of King County Superior Court. Due to the success of the program many court jurisdictions throughout the country began replicating the Seattle model. A national association was formed in 1981 and the phrase Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) was adopted as a national designation for trained volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. Volunteer opportunities exist in Seattle as well as at the Regional Justice Center in South King County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1401 E. JeffersonSuite 500Seattle, WA 98122
DATE POSTED
September 8, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per month