Anyone over the age of 21 who is committed to helping children may apply to become a CASA volunteer. No specific education background is required, but volunteers must have strong communication and problem-solving skills. Traveling is necessary as the duties of a CASA include monthly, face-to-face contact with a child wherever the child is residing. All volunteers undergo a background check, including fingerprinting.
Responsibilities:
• Complete our 40-hour pre-service training program, which includes both in person and online components.
• Commit an average of 10 hours per month to case activities on behalf of the child.
• Maintain regular contact with the child (visit at least once a month).
• Gather information about the child’s circumstances and report to the court by means of written reports.
• Communicate sensitively and objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case.
• Maintain and submit monthly documentation of advocacy work, including time spent and contacts made on the case via our online database.
• Attend court hearings.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education each year. CASA of Ulster County provides many educational opportunities, including bi-monthly in-service training.
• Fulfill a minimum two-year commitment to CASA of Ulster County.
There are a few restrictions to becoming a CASA volunteer. A CASA cannot be:
• Involved in or a party to a dependency court matter.
• Approved as a Resource Family (even if there are no currently approved children living in your home) or pursuing adoption through the County of Los Angeles.
• Employed by or volunteering at an agency which could present a conflict of interest.
For more information contact Miriam at 845-372-8771 x1005 or email 1005@drcservices.org.
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