CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers handle a case/cases and commit to staying on the case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. While others may come and go, CASA volunteers provide that one constant that children need in order to thrive. CASA volunteers work with children, their families, the courts and the child welfare system to help find the children safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. The only special background or equipment volunteers have is the heart to care for the most vulnerable children in our community and the determination to do something about it. What does it take to become a CASA Volunteer? -
Every volunteer passes a background check and participates in a 30-hour training course including topics on the dynamics of child abuse and Neglect, Advocate Responsibilities, Family Violence, Cultural Competence, Permanency Planning, Accessing Services, and Court Proceedings. -
After successfully completing the training, the volunteer is assigned his/her first case. A volunteer's average time is approximately 10 hours per month. -
Volunteer advocates are asked to dedicate themselves to a case until it is closed. The average case lasts about a year. -
Advocates are supervised every step of the way and always have resources readily available. Are you ready to stand up for a child who needs you? To learn more about volunteering with CASA, please contact one of our Recruiters/Trainers: Ginner Boswell or Terri Buss Phone: 325 388-3440 Email: ginner@highlandlakescasa.com or terri@highlandlakescasa.com Download the CASA application and send it to the CASA office. CASA for the Highland Lakes Area 1719 Ridgeview - Kingsland, TX 78639 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CASA APPLICATION .
CASA for the Highland Lakes Area, Inc. ~ 1719 Ridgeview ~ Kingsland, TX 78639 Phone: 325.388.3440 ~ FAX: 325.388.0323 ~ Email: info@highlandlakescasa.com |
