Who We Are
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer is a trained community member appointed by a Judge to advocate for the best interest of a child in foster care due to abuse and/or neglect. CASA volunteers get to know the child, their biological family and their foster parents. They work collaboratively with all the professionals involved. They provide the Judge with comprehensive court reports and make informed recommendations. This process often takes between 12 and 18 months. Our staff walks alongside our volunteers, providing needed training and support.
What We Do
Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License
- Able to commit to 1 + year
- Strong technology skills ( zoom, google workspace etc.)
- Able to pass a background check
- Must be 21 years old to take a case, can start training at 20 years old
A CASA Volunteer works to: Spend time with and get to know their CASA child. Identify and address risks to the child’s safety and well-being. Identify supportive people in the child’s life that they can work with to promote safety and well-being for the child during their time in foster care. Ensure appropriate physical and mental health assessments are completed and that the child’s needs are understood by the family and everyone involved in the case through a trauma-informed approach. Verify educational assessments are completed and educational supports are in place.
Details
| (540) 487-2550 | |
| alexandra@blueridgecasa.org | |
| Ali Gallagher | |
| https://blueridgecasa.org/ |
