Be a CASA - Advocate for A MA Child
ORGANIZATION: Essex County CASA Program
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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. This best-interest advocacy makes a life-changing difference for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, many of whom are in foster care.
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About Essex County CASA Program
Location:
430 North Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840, US
Mission Statement
The Essex County CASA Program recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.
Description
After 40 hours of training, each volunteer/advocate is appointed to a case by the Juvenile Court Judge to gather all relevant information about the assigned children and visit them monthly. The volunteer then uses that knowledge to prepare an informed, objective written report for the judge each time the case is heard in court. Staff monitor and offer support to the volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
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WHERE
430 North Canal Streetc/o Family Services of the Merrimack ValleyLawrence, MA 01840
(42.70309 ,-71.16402 )
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2025
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10 to 15 hours per month
- All volunteers must submit an application at https://fsmv.org/programs-overview/youth-development/child-advocacy/. All volunteers receive 30 hours of comprehensive pre-service training.