CASA of Los Angeles

Cause Area

Children & Youth

Location

201 Centre Plaza Drive Suite 1100MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 United States

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http://www.casala.org

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Active Opportunities (28)

Become an advocate for a child in foster care! (Santa Monica)

Flexible Schedule | Santa Monica, CA 90404

CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare. The CASA role includes: Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month. Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports. Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive. Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA is to participate in our information session webinar, where you will learn in more detail about how to become an advocate. You can register for the online webinar at: https://casala.org/infosessionweb/.

Date Posted: 2024-12-02
Become an advocate for a child in foster care! (West Los Angeles)

Flexible Schedule | West Los Angeles, CA 90036

CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare. The CASA role includes: Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month. Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports. Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive. Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA is to participate in our information session webinar, where you will learn in more detail about how to become an advocate. You can register for the online webinar at: https://casala.org/infosessionweb/.

Date Posted: 2024-12-02
Become an advocate for a child in foster care! (Redondo Beach)

Flexible Schedule | Redondo Beach, CA 90278

CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare. The CASA role includes: Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month. Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports. Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive. Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA is to participate in our information session webinar, where you will learn in more detail about how to become an advocate. You can register for the online webinar at: https://casala.org/infosessionweb/.

Date Posted: 2024-12-02
Become an advocate for a child in foster care! (Pasadena)

Flexible Schedule | Pasadena, CA 91107

CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare. The CASA role includes: Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month. Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports. Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive. Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA is to participate in our information session webinar, where you will learn in more detail about how to become an advocate. You can register for the online webinar at: https://casala.org/infosessionweb/.

Date Posted: 2024-12-02
Become an advocate for a child in foster care! (South Los Angeles)

Flexible Schedule | South Los Angeles, CA 90008

CASA volunteers are trained and supported to promote the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to improve the life of a child by advocating for the services and support that all children need: a permanent home, education, and healthcare. The CASA role includes: Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month. Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports. Communicating objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive. Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or as a volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA is to participate in our information session webinar, where you will learn in more detail about how to become an advocate. You can register for the online webinar at: https://casala.org/infosessionweb/.

Date Posted: 2024-12-02

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Organization Information

Mission Statement

CASA of Los Angeles mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Description

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (or CASA) volunteer makes a difference for children in foster care. CASA volunteers are paired to work one-on-one with a child and ensure they have the services and support needed in the areas important to all children: stable placement, education, and healthcare. There are 30,000 kids in the child welfare system in LA and many need the support of a CASA volunteer. The first step toward becoming a CASA volunteer is attending an information session, where we describe the role and impact our volunteers have.

Reviews

by Rachel C. (2022-11-10 08:43:44.0)

I went through the long courses dedicated my time to be a volunteer. After completing my courses and doing all of my steps to be on the list, my phone number changed. I then received an email from my CASA representative saying they could not reach me and I was being removed. I call back right away to explain my phone number had changed and i did update the database & they could have simply reached out via email as they did and I would have gotten back in touch. My CASA rep then said it’s too late I have to be removed because i couldn’t be reached by phone. I dedicated so much time and effort to go through those classes and graduate and receive a certificate just to get dismissed like nothing. As though I didn’t matter nor have a say. Extremely disappointed in the program