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54 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad Litem
ORGANIZATION: Wood County CASA/GAL Program
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54 people are interested
Do you want to make a difference in the life of Wood County children who are struggling each day due to abuse or neglect of care in their homes? Do you want to help change the lives of children living in homes where parents are struggling with substance abuse, mental health and other life challenges that are impacting their ability to properly care for their children?
Every day people are needed to become trained advocates for children who have been abused or neglected. You will volunteer to assist a child by gathering all information about the life a child so that the Court can have a better understanding of each child's life situations and the impact that these situations have on the child. The Court will use this information to assist in making decisions.
You will monitor the child's case to ensure that needed services that have been ordered by the court are completed. You will review all pertinent records and interview all those involved in the child's life.
You will maintain records of information gathered so that you may speak for the best interests of children who are brought before the Court and ensure that the best interest of children are represented in the Court system. You will serve as the eyes and ears of the court and stay involved until a safe, permanent home is obtained.
You will meet with the child you have been appointed to at a minimum of once a month.
During the COVID-19 crisis, protocols are in place so that our CASA families and CASA volunteers remain safe.
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About Wood County CASA/GAL Program
Location:
Wood Co Juvenile Court, 1032 South Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad litem Program is to recruit, train, guide, monitor and maintain qualified CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates), who are appointed by the Wood County Juvenile Court Judge as Guardians ad Litem to advocate for the best interests of children who are before the court as a result of abuse, neglect and dependency as defined by state child welfare laws. CASA/GAL volunteers serve as an independent voice throughout the juvenile court proceedings, until a safe and permanent home is found for each child.
Description
The Wood Co CASA/GAL Program, Juvenile Court, provides staff support to volunteers who would like to make a difference in the life of a child who has been abused, neglected or dependent. The program provides training to prepare individuals for this role, monitors the work being done, provides advice, support and direction to the volunteer. On going training is provided to ensure compliance with National CASA Association mandates as well as state mandates for qualification and ensure excellent advocacy is provided to each child in need. The program began in 1988, is members of National and State CASA Associations, is in compliance withl standards of quality practice as required by these memberships. Friends of Wood County CASA (501c3)mission is to lend support to the program through promoting public awareness, fund raising and monitoring needs of the program is in need of volunteers. Members of Friends of CASA hold evening meetings bi-monthly to plan and organize awareness activities to support the work of the program and CASA/GAL Volunteers. The Citizen Review Boardsvolunteers review court files and case plans and make recommendations to the Judge and if any other services would benefict the family and child.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Wood County Juvenile Court1032 South Dunbridge RoadBowling Green, OH 43402
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2020
SKILLS
- Life Coaching
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Child Advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Attend 30 hours of pre-service training which includes online and classroom sessions, as well as courtroom observation. Once a CASA, spend 3-10 hours per month but will vary depending on the case. Complete 12 hours of in-service training annually.
- Some day hours needed to attend court hearings;