Become an Advocate for Youth in Foster Care!
Court Appointed Special Advocate - Prince George's County, Inc.
Apply for our next Pre-Service Training session which begins in January.
It is known that incidences of abuse and neglect increase during disasters. You can support the 300 youth in foster care who still need an advocate for their best interests. We are recruiting and training online. New CASA volunteers will have the opportunity to begin mentoring and advocating remotely. #ChangeaChildsStory. Help a Child. Become a CASA Volunteer!
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CASA Volunteers help us support youth (ages 0-21) in foster care through mentoring and advocacy in Prince George’s County, MD. Currently, CASA/Prince George’s County serves more than 200 children in care. However, there are still about 300 children who need a CASA, but there is a lack of volunteer advocates available. By becoming a CASA Volunteer today, you can help us change a child's story and positively impact the lives of youth in foster care.
Duties :
- Mentor a child or teen twice a month .
- Write a court report advocating for the child or teen’s best interests.
- Present the recommendations in the court report twice a year at civil court hearings.
Qualifications :
- Enjoy working with children and teens.
- Ability to maintain youth’s confidentiality.
- Open to learning about child welfare.
Time Requirements :
CASA volunteers are required to volunteer 10-15 hours per month , which includes meeting with their assigned child or teen twice a month and communicating with the important adults in the child/teen’s life. Also, there is a minimum 1-year commitment to the case for consistency for our youth.
Training :
- Pre-service training - 30-hour training to learn about trauma-informed volunteering and the impact a CASA volunteer makes on the life of a youth.
- Ongoing in-service training - 12 hours per year to learn about relevant topics to youth today (i.e. disability, educational needs, mental health first aid, etc.)
Benefits :
- Free professional training.
- Support and supervision from CASA Case Supervisors for advice and support during your case.
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community.
Apply today:
Private Group Details:
- Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Event can be held virtually
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