Advocate for absed and neglected in the courts
The actual role of the CASA volunteer can vary. But mainly they act in three ways.
They are investigators. Depending on the case, a volunteer may be asked to investigate the lifestyle and history of child whose parents or guardians seek to maintain parental rights. They will talk to the child, their siblings, teachers, friends, neighbors, close relatives, the police and other related individuals who could shed light on a child’s home life and behavior. They will meet with CPS caseworkers and share information to aid in the development of plan for family reunification.
They act as monitors. A CASA volunteer will monitor the progress of the court case, and how well a child is doing in their temporary placement, whether it be a foster home, group home residential treatment center, or relative placement. A CASA is notified and present for all hearings and CPS case reviews
They advocate for the child. CASA volunteers can sometimes seek out or recommend suitable placement. CASA volunteers have actually found relatives willing to take children when there seemed to be no hope left. Volunteers work to help serve the immediate needs of their children. They can help children receive tutoring when they feel they have fallen behind in their schooling. They also make sure the child attends scheduled counseling and/or medical appointments. If a child is available for adoption, a CASA volunteer will try to learn all about the prospective adoptive families to ensure safe, permanent placement. And when necessary, advocates can help children receive benefits from the Victims of Crime Compensation Act.
Keywords: Abused Children
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1994
What is your primary product or service?
advvocate for abused and neglected children
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Started out as a voluneer
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
There are no other businesses that do what we do
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
one location
Provide detailed directions to your location
Downtown at the corner of 8th & Tyler
What type of payments do you accept?
No charge for or servces
Which areas do you service?
Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Hutchinson, Potter, Randall, and Swisher counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Non Profit 501(c)3 - Board of Directors
What are your hours of operation?
8:00am to 5:00pm