Youth Heartline

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Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
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224 Cruz Alta RoadSuite FTaos, NM 87571 United States

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https://www.youthheartline.org/

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Flexible Schedule | Raton, NM 87740

Youth Heartline is the CASA program for the 8th Judicial District of New Mexico. CASA began in 1977 when a Seattle juvenile court judge concerned about making drastic decisions with insufficient information conceived the idea of volunteers in the courtroom speaking up for the best interests of children who had experienced neglect or abuse. Children in foster care who have a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and adjust to change. They are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later. As a volunteer, you can make all the difference for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect in your community. As a CASA volunteer you will: Complete a 30 hour online, guided training Help foster children navigate the court system Advocate for the best interests of foster children Play an essential role in a foster child's life Supported in their role by Youth Heartline staff

Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Flexible Schedule | Taos, NM 87571

Youth Heartline is the CASA program for the 8th Judicial District of New Mexico. CASA began in 1977 when a Seattle juvenile court judge concerned about making drastic decisions with insufficient information conceived the idea of volunteers in the courtroom speaking up for the best interests of children who had experienced neglect or abuse. Children in foster care who have a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and adjust to change. They are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later. As a volunteer, you can make all the difference for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect in your community. As a CASA volunteer you will: Complete a 30 hour online, guided training Help foster children navigate the court system Advocate for the best interests of foster children Play an essential role in a foster child's life Supported in their role by Youth Heartline staff

Date Posted: 2024-04-15

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The mission of Youth Heartline is to increase positive long-term outcomes and access to services by reducing risk factors and barriers for underserved families and children.

Description

Youth Heartline was founded in 1991. We have offices in Raton, NM and Taos, NM and serve Colfax, Taos, and Union Counties. Our work focuses on family stability and child welfare.

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