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Advocate for a Child in Foster Care
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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
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Suite 505
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What is CASA:
CASA of Tarrant County trains and supports court-appointed volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are placed in foster care. CASA volunteers serve as a consistent presence in a child's life, gathering information and making recommendations to the judge what is in the child's best interest. They work closely with families, foster placements, schools, and professionals to ensure the child's needs are met. CASA volunteers help guide the child through the legal process and advocate for a safe, permanent home. Overall, CASA works to ensure each child has a voice and a better chance at a stable future.
What we are looking for in volunteers:
CASA is looking for volunteers who are at least 21 years old, dependable, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in a child’s life. No special background or skills are required, just a genuine concern for children and a willingness to learn. Volunteers must pass background checks, complete around 33 hours of training, and be sworn in by a judge. Once assigned to a case, their main duty is to advocate for the child’s best interests by visiting regularly, gathering information from caregivers and professionals, and attending court hearings. They write reports and make recommendations to help the court decide what’s best for the child’s safety and long-term well-being, serving as a consistent presence throughout the case.
