Volunteer as a CASA--Court Appointed Special Advocate, to speak up for a child!
Richland County Juvenile Court GAL/CASA Program
We are looking for volunteers with a heart for children who will advocate for what is in the best interest of abused, neglected, and dependent children involved with the Richland County Juvenile Court. Responsibilities of CASA volunteers include:
- Meeting with the child monthly and speaking with all individuals involved in a case
- Observing the child in each environment and with each caregiver
- Gathering and reviewing records
- Attending court hearings where you will represent to the court in written and/or oral reports what you believe to be in the best interest of the child, based on your investigation
- Monitoring services to assure forward progress is being made
While this volunteer work can be intensive, it is also meaningful and rewarding. Efforts of CASA volunteers are supported by Volunteer Coordinators who will guide and assist you throughout the process.
About Richland County Juvenile Court GAL/CASA Program
Location:
411 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield, OH 44902, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to speak for the best interest of abused, neglected, and dependent children in court proceedings. We promote quality volunteer information gathering, monitoring, and representation for children in order to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. The CASA Program actively recruits, selects, and promotes qualified employees broadly representative of the community served and administers its personnel practices without discrimination based upon age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, handicap, or religion.
Description
We are a volunteer organization which advocates for the best interests of abused, neglected and dependent children once the court has become involved.
We are the voice of the child in the court proceedings telling the court where a child should be placed and support and services they may need.
Volunteers speak with all individuals involved in the case (fact-finder), represent the child at court hearings and monitor the case.
You are assigned a Volunteer Coordinator who will walk with you every step of the way.