FOCUS on Youth/CASA
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
PO Box 116422 East Church Street - Suite 324Martinsville, VA 24114 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
FOCUS on Youth/CASA is a 501(c)3, a non-profit organization that prepares, screens and trains community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings. Correct EIN:54-1030641
Description
The Focus on Youth organization provides advocacy to children of all ages, from all walks of life who are abused, neglected and in foster care as dictated by the 21st District Juvenile and Domestic Court.
FOCUS on Youth/CASA promotes safe, stable and nurturing homes for all children. We seek to educate the community concerning the needs of abused and neglected children through advocacy, socialization and education to prevent juvenile delinquency.
Volunteers must be 21 years of age,complete a 35 hour training curriculum and pass a background check. Training is held in March and September.