Advocate for a Child or Youth in Union County's Foster Care System
Description
Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed.
CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children.
Requirements
- No educational background or special skills are required; all training will be provided.
- The role requires spending 15 hours per month with the child/children.
Benefits
- Volunteers can make a significant impact in a child's life.
- Training is provided to ensure success in the role.
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To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. View dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session.
The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. View dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session.
This is a required first step on the path to becoming a powerful voice in a child’s life. At the session, we’ll talk about the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, the responsibilities, the requirements, and the training that all CASAs go through before being sworn in by the court — and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have too!
Sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour. The Registration link: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session.
Best Regards,
CASA of Passaic and Union Counties