Volunteer Opportunity Details:

CASA volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, reviewing documents, interviewing everyone involved, including the child. They make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is best for the child, providing the judge with information that will help her make an informed decision. Most programs ask a commitment of at least a year.

National CASA has developed a 40-hour curriculum and accompanying materials which local CASA programs adapt to their own communities. CASA programs provide in-depth training on issues of the court process, child development, abuse and neglect, cultural competency, advocacy and interviewing techniques and report writing.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CASA DeKalb County Inc.

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Jill Olson, Executive Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

407 W. State Street #6 Sycamore, IL 60178 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.casadekalb.org

Last updated on February 13, 2009