Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
ORGANIZATION: Youth Heartline
Please visit the new page to apply.
Youth Heartline is the CASA program for the 8th Judicial District of New Mexico. CASA began in 1977 when a Seattle juvenile court judge concerned about making drastic decisions with insufficient information conceived the idea of volunteers in the courtroom speaking up for the best interests of children who had experienced neglect or abuse. Children in foster care who have a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and adjust to change. They are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later. As a volunteer, you can make all the difference for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect in your community.
As a CASA volunteer you will:
- Complete a 30 hour online, guided training
- Help foster children navigate the court system
- Advocate for the best interests of foster children
- Play an essential role in a foster child's life
- Supported in their role by Youth Heartline staff
1 More opportunity with Youth Heartline
Opportunities
About Youth Heartline
Location:
224 Cruz Alta Road, Suite F, Taos, NM 87571, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Youth Heartline is to increase positive long-term outcomes and access to services by reducing risk factors and barriers for underserved families and children.
Description
Youth Heartline was founded in 1991. We have offices in Raton, NM and Taos, NM and serve Colfax, Taos, and Union Counties. Our work focuses on family stability and child welfare.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Raton, NM 87740
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Advocacy
- Child Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- It is best if volunteers can stay on a case for its duration which is typically 1-2 years. The time requirement on a monthly basis is between 5-10 hours.
- An online training (with staff support) that is provided for free.