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Waterbury, CT 06722
Children in Placement is a non profit agency working with local volunteers throughout Connecticut to advocate for abused and neglected children in the child welfare system. Our Youth Sponsors serve as a steady consistent support to youth 13 - 24 years of age that have been in foster care without a permanent placement, multiple placements, or who are close to or are aging out and for whom adoption is no longer wanted or a viable choice. Youth Sponsors are a caring, supportive adult who is in it for the long haul, willing to guide and nurture the youth. The sponsor works with the young adult to focus on positive youth development, youth driven activities and the development of core competencies (decision making, problem solving, how to access services). A youth sponsor will serve to provide: A stable adult to provide guidance A positive role model A connection to other clinical and support services A source of happiness A guide to improving the life of the child A support system, attending permanency planning meetings and vital school/educational meetings to ensure the youth’s needs are being met To participate in this opportunity, please contact us or fill out the volunteer application at: www. childreninplacement.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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Hartford, CT 06103
Children in Placement is a non-profit organization that trains local volunteers throughout Connecticut to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care. Our Youth sponsors serve as a steady, consistent support to youth 13-24 years of age that have been in foster care without permanent placement, multiple placements, or are close to aging out of the child welfare system and for whom adoption is no longer wanted or a viable choice. Youth Sponsors are a caring, supportive adult who is in it for the long haul, willing to guide and nurture the youth. The sponsor works with the young adult to focus on positive youth development, youth driven activities and the development of core competencies (decision making, problem solving, how to access services). A youth sponsor will provide: · A stable adult to provide guidance · A positive role model · A connection to other clinical and support services · A source of happiness · A guide to improving the life of the child · A support system, attending permanency planning meetings and vital stool educational meetings to ensure the youth’s needs are being met To participate in this opportunity, please contact us or fill out the volunteer application at: www.childreninplacement.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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New Haven, CT 06511
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Volunteer Opportunity Thousands of abused, neglected, and abandoned children become the subject of judicial proceedings each year in Connecticut. Their voices are often unheard, and their best interests overlooked in the court process. The main responsibility of a GAL volunteer is to serve as a friend of the court, acting on behalf of children in protective state custody, with the ultimate goal being the reduction in the time that these children await permanent placement. When assigned a case, the GAL advocate is tasked with providing a thorough investigation to determine what is best for the child(ren), and this is completed by interviewing the child, parents and other family members, social workers, therapists, doctors, and educators. It is important that the GAL has a complete understanding of the situation to make the appropriate recommendations to the court. All GAL advocates are extensively trained, supervised and supported by the Children in Placement team to provide them with the best tools to support these children in state welfare. They are required to complete 40 hours of intensive training, with a 12-hour follow-up annually. Volunteers are assigned one case and remain with the case until it is closed, and final placement is successfully found for the child(ren). GALs are essential in ensuring that a child’s best interests are heard by the court; however, they also provide a support system and a trusting adult figure for these children, many of whom have never had someone advocate for their well-being. Our GAL volunteers are genuine heroes, doing the work of reducing the time Connecticut's abused and neglected children spend in the welfare system. It is our goal to help find them a safe, stable and permanent home where they can flourish and truly live the childhoods they deserve. Time Commitment~ this depends on the complexity of the assigned case. On average, volunteers spend approximately 2-5 hours per month working on a case, with most cases lasting between 3-6 months.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
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, CT 06513
Join Our Board of Directors and Make a Lasting Impact on Connecticut's Most Vulnerable Youth! Children in Placement (CIP) is the sole agency in Connecticut dedicated to serving abused and neglected children, and we’ve been passionately advocating for their rights for over 45 years. Our mission focuses on ensuring effective judicial reviews, providing essential supportive services, and securing safe, permanent homes for those in need. We are at a pivotal and exciting moment in our journey, seeking dynamic and visionary Board Members to help shape the future of our organization. This is your chance to be a part of something truly transformative and to make a significant difference in the lives of children and youth who need us most. As a member of our Board of Directors, you will play a vital role in maintaining our mission, fostering growth, and ensuring financial stability. You will collaborate closely with our Executive Director to establish the organization’s vision and develop strategic initiatives to achieve our goals. The Board is also responsible for setting governance policies that guide our operations. This volunteer opportunity offers immense personal and professional rewards for those who are committed to putting in the effort. Join us in making a profound impact on the lives of Connecticut's children-together, we can create a brighter future for those who need it most! Learn more about Children in Placement: www.childreninplacement.org Apply now to become part of our mission!
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Bridgeport, CT 06604
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Volunteer Opportunity Thousands of abused, neglected, and abandoned children become the subject of judicial proceedings each year in Connecticut. Their voices are often unheard, and their best interests overlooked in the court process. The main responsibility of a GAL volunteer is to serve as a friend of the court, acting on behalf of children in protective state custody, with the ultimate goal being the reduction in the time that these children await permanent placement. When assigned a case, the GAL advocate is tasked with providing a thorough investigation to determine what is best for the child(ren), and this is completed by interviewing the child, parents and other family members, social workers, therapists, doctors, and educators. It is important that the GAL has a complete understanding of the situation to make the appropriate recommendations to the court. All GAL advocates are extensively trained, supervised and supported by the Children in Placement team to provide them with the best tools to support these children in state welfare. They are required to complete 40 hours of intensive training, with a 12-hour follow-up annually. Volunteers are assigned one case and remain with the case until it is closed, and final placement is successfully found for the child(ren). GALs are essential in ensuring that a child’s best interests are heard by the court; however, they also provide a support system and a trusting adult figure for these children, many of whom have never had someone advocate for their well-being. Our GAL volunteers are genuine heroes, doing the work of reducing the time Connecticut's abused and neglected children spend in the welfare system. It is our goal to help find them a safe, stable and permanent home where they can flourish and truly live the childhoods they deserve. Time Commitment~ this depends on the complexity of the assigned case. On average, volunteers spend approximately 2-5 hours per month working on a case, with most cases lasting between 3-6 months.
Date Posted: 2024-10-22
