CASA child advocate information session, June 30
CASA®, a program of Crime Victim Services, will hold an online Information Session on how you can be a voice for a child in need.
- 11:00 a.m.-noon, Thursday, June 30
- Facebook Live @casaoflima
Those interested in participating or learning more about the 2022 Summer Training Class can learn about the role of a CASA/GAL.
CASA® is a volunteer-driven organization that provides a voice for children who have been abused and neglected. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained community volunteer, appointed by a judge, to speak up for the best interests of an abused or neglected child. The ultimate goal of a CASA volunteer is to help make sure the child has a safe, permanent home.
To become a volunteer, you must
- be 21 years of age
- have a valid driver’s license
- pass a background check
Additionally, you must complete an interview and 35 hours of pre-service training prior to certification. CASA® currently has 85 active volunteers but need more to ensure that every abused or neglected child in Allen and Putnam counties has a CASA® volunteer to advocate for them.
So far in 2022, the organization has been unable to assign a CASA® Volunteer for more than 45 children.
This summer class will be held in person Monday through Friday, July 18-29.
For more information, please contact the CASA office
at 567-940-2272 or [email protected].
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