POWERLESS CHILDREN NEED POWERFUL FRIENDS
Please read Terry's letter here
A CHILD NEEDS YOUR VOICE...
What is a CASA volunteer?
CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to recommend the best possible outcome for an abused or neglected child's future. Whether this means helping to make a connection with adoptive parents or safely reuniting the child with parents or relatives, the ultimate goal of the CASA volunteer is to help ensure that every one of these kids can live in a safe, permanent home.
The CASA volunteer is assigned for the duration of each case, performing three main functions:
1) To serve as a fact-finder for the court by thoroughly researching the background of each case through interviews and records investigation.
2) To speak for the best interests of the child in court, both orally and through written reports.
3) To act as a monitor for the child to help ensure that court orders are honored and that he or she receives the services needed, thus promoting a swift and appropriate conclusion to the case.
BECOME A POWERFUL VOICE IN A CHILD'S LIFE...
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program of Delaware County trains citizens from all backgrounds to become CASA volunteers. You don't need to be a lawyer or a social worker to be a volunteer. We are simply looking for people with the desire to help abused and neglected children.