Court Appointed Special Advocates
Hosted by: CASA for Douglas County
Date
Ongoing Opportunity
Time
Contact coordinator for times
Location
Contact
[email protected]
(402) 932-5683
About Court Appointed Special Advocates
CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a charitable organization that provides a voice for abused and neglected children within the court system.
• CASA was established in the Omaha area in 1998 upon the urgency of area judges. The idea of CASA first originated in the Seattle area, when a juvenile court judge felt that he was not sufficiently informed on a case involving a child. CASA was created under the premise that there must be an advocate for children within the court system--someone who will fight and keep the child's best interests at heart. It is the CASA volunteer that helps judges make good decisions on behalf of these abused children.
• Between parents, foster parents, social workers, lawyers and guardian ad litems, a child within the court system is constantly being faced with change and instability. CASA volunteers provide a sense of permanency as they are the one figure within the court system that remains committed to the child.
We need volunteers to help with:
Be the difference in a child's life!!!
Requirements of a CASA:
• Make a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of one year.
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be willing to donate 1-6 hours per month
• Attend training sessions and review all training materials provided by the CASA Program
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Maintain objectivity and professionalism in dealing with children, parents and all other parties involved
• Possess written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities of a CASA:
• Gets to know the individual child
• Talks to parents, family and foster parents
• Talks to teachers, therapists and others who know the child
• Confers with attorneys and case workers
• Reviews applicable records
• Attends all court hearings involving the child
Be the difference in a child's life!!!
Requirements of a CASA:
• Make a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of one year.
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be willing to donate 1-6 hours per month
• Attend training sessions and review all training materials provided by the CASA Program
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Maintain objectivity and professionalism in dealing with children, parents and all other parties involved
• Possess written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities of a CASA:
• Gets to know the individual child
• Talks to parents, family and foster parents
• Talks to teachers, therapists and others who know the child
• Confers with attorneys and case workers
• Reviews applicable records
• Attends all court hearings involving the child
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