What is Casa?

Court Appointed Special Advocates, for children, are trained community volunteers assigned by Judges to advocate for the needs and best in- terests of children removed from their own homes by the state Child Welfare agency for their safety due to abuse and neglect at the hands of their caretaker.

Picture yourself as a young child, or one of your own children taken from the only family you have known for reasons you may not understand. How would you feel? What would you need most? We believe that what

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NO BD assignment. The training is provided during the work day and in the evening to accommodate different schedules. To find out more about this volunteer opportunity sign up for an information session through our website: www.casaMB.org you need is a reassuring adult who has volunteered and been trained to fight for your best interests and for your return to a safe and permanent home. Someone who understands the issues and can help you navigate a complex court system. The Advocate meets with child and everyone involved in the case and through regular reports keeps the Judge informed about the activities in the case. This is the role that our volunteers play in the lives of these children at this critical and difficult time.

Children with an assigned CASA spend less time in foster care and are more likely to succeed at school and employment.

Children with an assigned CASA are less likely to be abused again or to be readmitted to out of home care.

Successful volunteers come from all backgrounds, ages and professions all you need to have is a flexible schedule and about 20 hours per month to give to a child in need. Volunteers receive 30 hours of training and undergo a screening process before

Contact: Harry Cassidy at 609 434 0050 or at hcassidy@casamercer.org

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