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CASA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CASA of St. Louis
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Are you interested in supporting and making a difference for the nearly 1700 foster children and youth in care in St. Louis? Join CASA of St. Louis!
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) have the opportunity to be an advocate for a foster child’s best interest and provide them an independent voice for the duration of the time they are in care. CASA volunteers spend time with the child(ren) and gather information from others involved in their lives (teachers, foster parents, doctors, etc) in order to make recommendations to the judge and other team members as to what best serves the child. Children who are served by a CASA are more likely to have a plan for permanency, perform better in school, will have more services ordered, and spend less time in foster care than children not supported by a CASA. You could be that stepping stone in changing the outcome!
As a CASA volunteer you will receive pre-service and continuing education training and will be supported by a professional supervisor skilled in child welfare to guide you. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and no special education or experience is required. You have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated volunteer corps that serve as sworn officers of the court!
CASA got you curious? Contact us today or visit stlcasa.org to learn more about volunteering!
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About CASA of St. Louis
Location:
105 S. Central Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105, US
Mission Statement
CASA of St. Louis engages highly trained volunteers to provide best-interest court and community-based advocacy for children in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect.
Description
CASA of St. Louis helps children in foster care and their families. We recruit, train, and support community members who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers) for children in foster care and under the jurisdiction of St. Louis City and St. Louis County Family Courts. Through dedicated, specialized advocacy we connect children and families with essential resources, ensure family connections are maintained, and monitor court-ordered service plans to achieve permanency in a safe, loving home.
On average, a child in foster care in St. Louis changes placement four times over thirty-two months before placement in a safe, permanent home. The child’s CASA volunteer stays with them through the entire process.
CASA of St. Louis is a member of the Missouri and National CASA Associations, and the United Way.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Saint Louis, MO 63105
(38.644653 ,-90.33013 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Advocacy
- Child Welfare
- Youth Services
- Legal (General)
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-12 hours per month for a minimum of 12 months