Nonprofit
Published 8/26/25 8:00PM
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Advocate for a Child in Foster Care

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Worth, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Throughout most of the case, you’ll be asked to give about 5-10 hours of your time per month for approximately 12-18 months. It is a unique volunteer opportunity as the volunteer sets their own hours.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    400
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    1. Attend a one-hour Information Session 2. Submit an Application 3. Have an informal interview 4. Complete 30 hours of pre-service training 5. Smile when you're sworn in by a judge as a CASA volunteer!

    Description

    Advocate for a Child in Foster Care

    Each year, thousands of children in Tarrant County are confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect. These children have experienced terrible trauma, and their lives are turned upside down. Child Protective Services takes legal responsibility for them, and may place them in a foster home or other facility. Due to too few foster homes, siblings are often split up into different places. Children are rarely able to stay in their own schools, day cares, or communities. Everything they have known is gone. Through no fault of their own, these abused children have become a part of an overburdened child welfare system. They deserve a voice in the courtroom. They need a CASA volunteer!

    CASA volunteers are everyday people who support children and families in crisis and increase the well-being of children in foster care. CASA volunteers ensure the voices of the most vulnerable children in our community are heard and honored.

    Learn how you can make a lasting impact on a child's life by signing up for an info session here: www.speakupforachild.org/register

    Location

    On-site
    All of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas, US

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