CASA of Orange County
Location
765 The City Drive South, Suite 300 Santa Ana, CA 92705
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
Mission: To provide a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Volunteer Role: A CASA volunteer works one on one with their youth to get to know them, be a stable supportive role model, and to stand up for them in court.. Availability: 10-15 hours per month.
Date Posted: Sep 4, 2023
Aug 26
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Jan 1
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Laguna Beach, CA 92656
Every day, abused and neglected children in Orange County are taken from their homes and placed into foster care because their parents cannot provide a safe home. Today, more than 150 children are on CASA's wait list, referred by a judge and in need of a mentor-advocate of their own. CASA needs your help to ensure we help each child in need. CASA volunteers are ordinary citizens of all walks of life with extraordinary hearts. What makes them special is they each give their time to make a difference in the lives of Orange County's most vulnerable children. CASA will provide all of the training you need to be a powerful voice for a child's best interest. A CASA volunteer visits with a child on a regular basis, interacts with all professionals involved in the child's case and makes recommendations directly to the court, ensuring the child's best interests are heard. A CASA volunteer will address a child's educational needs, help find a permanent home and provide the guidance and resources necessary for an independent future. With a CASA volunteer, a child's future is brightened. Make a difference in a child's life! To become a Court Appointed Special Advocate you must be at least 21 years old, dedicate 10-15 hours a month, and fulfill a minimum of a 2 year commitment to a youth in the foster care system. There are no specific education requirements and all potential volunteers must successfully complete a background check. More information regarding the role, responsibilities, and requirements of a Court Appointed Special Advocate will be provided when you take the first step and attend our online Information Session. We would love to hear from you, and have you join us for an upcoming Information Session.
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2023
Feb 7
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Sep 30
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
Every day, abused and neglected children in Orange County are taken from their homes and placed into foster care. There are currently over 3500 children under the supervision of the dependency court in our county. Without added support only 58% of these children will graduate from high school, 1 in 4 will become homeless and only 50% will be employed by age 24. CASA OC is looking to recruit, train and supervise volunteers to be sworn in by the court as advocates for these youth in our community.. A CASA volunteer works one on one with their youth to get to know them, be a stable supportive role model, and to stand up for them in court.. Studies show that if a child has at least one supportive long-term connection, they do better in school and have an enhanced sense of hopefulness and optimism about their lives. A CASA visits with their child on a regular basis, interacts with all professionals involved in the child's case, and makes recommendations directly to the court ensuring the child's best interests are heard. CASAs are a crucial intervention to help ensure safety and accelerate the permanent placement for a child. CASAs help their youth thrive in school and improve positive health outcomes. Having a caring adult advocating for their best interests can make a lasting difference to a child who has suffered abuse or neglect. CASAs are ordinary citizens from all walks of life with extraordinary hearts. What makes them special is they each give their time to make a difference in the lives of Orange County's most vulnerable children. No prior experience is required as CASA will provide all of the training and support you need to be a powerful voice for a child. Today, more than 250 children are on CASA's wait list, referred by a judge or social worker and in need of a mentor-advocate of their own. These children are in need of a supportive adult in their life. If that could be you, join us for an information session to find out more! Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA OC) provides a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect and abandonment. CASA is a national organization, founded in 1977, with chapters in 49 states and over 90,000 volunteers across the country.
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2023
Organization Information
Mission Statement
to provide a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Description
to provide a powerful voice for youth in the child welfare system through a unique one-on-one relationships with trained and supervised court-appointed volunteer advocates. We work to ensure that these youth are safe, have a permanent home and an opportunity to thrive.
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