Child Advocates - Denver CASA
Cause Area
Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Community
Emergency & Safety
Justice & Legal
Location
1325 S. Colorado Blvd Suite B402 Denver, CO 80222
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Denver, CO 80222
Children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect are among the most vulnerable populations in America. A child in foster care may have faced physical, psychological or emotional trauma and years of uncertainty as they wait to go home, be adopted or simply see what happens next. All that chaos has long-term effects. Young people who have spent time in foster care are more likely to face incarceration, homelessness and unemployment. They are less likely to graduate high school and more likely to be victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. There is a simple and effective solution: A CASA Volunteer. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA is a trained community member who acts as an agent of the court. They work directly with the professionals on the case to make sure that the best interests of the children and youth they serve are always front-and-center. A young person who has a CASA Volunteer has the best chance of a successful outcome. CASA Volunteers are a voice that fights when others aren’t able. A voice that is brave, yet maintains a soft heart. A voice that serves to reassure that everything will be alright. Every child has the right to be heard, the right to be safe, and the opportunity to thrive. A CASA Volunteer can be a key factor in ensuring a brighter future awaiting every child who has experienced abuse and neglect.
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
Flexible Schedule
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Denver, CO 80222
Denver Court Appointed Special Advocates - or Denver CASA - provides support and advocacy for children with an open case in family court. CASA Volunteers are dedicated community volunteers who are highly trained and supervised by professional staff, and appointed by family court judges to advocate for kids who find themselves navigating a complicated system at a tender age. We are actively seeking male identifying volunteers to help support the boys and young men in our program who would prefer to work with a male CASA Volunteer. It is our mission to make sure that every youth we serve feels empowered by their volunteer, and seeing themselves represented is an important piece of that pie. You do not need to have any special professional background to do this role- we provide all of the training and support that you will need. Our belief is that every child deserves to have a caring and consistent adult in their life- especially a child who has experienced abuse or neglect- and if you can be that person, this is the right role for you! Sign up today to receive information on our monthly CASA 101 information sessions to learn more!
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
Flexible Schedule
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Denver, CO 80222
Denver Court Appointed Special Advocates - or Denver CASA - provides support and advocacy for children with an open case in family court. Since 1995, Denver CASA has partnered with Denver Juvenile Court to provide a critical voice for these survivors of trauma, loss, abuse and neglect. CASA Volunteers, or CASAs, are dedicated community volunteers who are highly trained and supervised by professional staff, and appointed by family court judges to advocate for kids who find themselves navigating a complicated system at a tender age. Many of the families we serve speak Spanish, so it is imperative that we find culturally responsive volunteers. It is not necessary to be completely fluent- a little Spanish goes a long way! All of Denver court is in English, so your language skills need only to be conversational. We advocate for permanency whenever possible, secure appropriate educational, mental and physical health services, and guide the court’s decisions towards more restorative solutions, whether through safely reunifying children with their family of origin or finding nurturing and stable kinship or foster care homes where children can thrive. We host monthly information sessions, so please connect with us here to find out more information!
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Child Advocates - Denver CASA advocates for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by training diverse volunteers who create opportunities for children, youth and families to thrive.
Description
The idea of a Court Appointed Special Advocate was originally started by Seattle Judge David W. Soukup in Seattle, Washington in 1977 who felt that children needed more support as they moved through the dependency and neglect system. As a judge, he did not think he had enough information to make decisions about the fate of children in dependency and neglect cases. He came up with the idea that a trained volunteer could speak up on behalf of children who had experienced abuse and neglect.
Since then, this idea of a CASA has expanded into 49 states, including the National CASA Association, located in Seattle. In 1995, Child Advocates - Denver CASA was founded. For over 25 years, Denver CASA has recruited and trained volunteers to serve in the 2nd Judicial District of Denver advocating for children and providing a stable, caring adult to help children through a difficult time.
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