Advocate for Foster Children

Project Description:
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in court. Children helped by CASA volunteers are those who have been removed from their home because of abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers provide judges statewide with carefully researched background information for eah assigned child to help the court make a sound decision about the child’s future. Each case is as unique as the child involved, and best interest recommendations are tailored for that child's needs. The CASA volunteer recommends if it is in the child’s best interest to remain in foster care, be returned to his or her parent/guardian, or be freed for adoption. The CASA volunteer stays with the case until it is permanently resolved, giving the child at least one stable adult presence throughout their time in foster care.
Skills Category:
Child Advocacy/Legislation
Additional Skills Required:
Register for an orientation session in Bridgewater on 8/5, 8/11, 8/17, or 8/26. You can also visit our website for more information at www.casashaw.org
Location:
Virtual Project (Home/Office)
Committment:
Ongoing Project
Application Process:
Click here to Apply