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Wayne, NJ 07470
Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed. CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children.You don't need any educational background or special skills; we will provide all the training you need. For approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life. We hope you join us (and children in foster care do, too)! Join CASA of Passaic and Union and change a child's life! Contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started.
Date Posted: 2024-12-12
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Flexible Schedule
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Wayne, NJ 07470
Did you know that close to 600 children and youth in Passaic and Union Counties spent time in foster care last year? These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, caring adults on their side to provide advocacy and support during such a tumultuous time. You can be that person with only 15 hours per month. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. Join us as an advocate and change a child's life. The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives.Views dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session
Date Posted: 2024-12-12
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Flexible Schedule
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Wayne, NJ 07470
In approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life as a volunteer BILINGUAL advocate. More than fifty percent of children in the Passaic and Union County foster care system identify as Hispanic. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to advocate for their rights. When a child enters foster care, he or she is assigned a dedicated, trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer from the CASA of Passaic and Union County Ptogram. The child’s advocate ensures that their individual needs remain a priority while they move through the child welfare system and the family court. CASAs work one-on-one with the abused or neglected child, gathering information from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers in order to make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future.No experience or formal education needed! Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started.
Date Posted: 2024-12-12
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Flexible Schedule
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Elizabeth, NJ 07114
Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed. CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children. You don't need any educational background or special skills; we will provide all the training you need. In just 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life. The next volunteer training begins in September. We hope you join us! The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. View dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session
Date Posted: 2024-12-12
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Flexible Schedule
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Wayne, NJ 07470
Children and teenagers in foster care need caring, compassionate adults to offer support and advocate for their needs while they are involved in the child welfare system. You can take on this role and change a child's life as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. Views dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session
Date Posted: 2024-12-12
