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Foster Care Case Advocacy - Garrett County
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Essex, MD
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
6 - 8 hours per day once a year
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
20+
Description
Volunteers are part of a review board and will conduct individual out-of-home case reviews for children in the foster care system, make written recommendations regarding safety, permanency, and well-being to local department of social services, courts, and interested parties, and provide individual case advocacy. Opportunities to be involved in legislative advocacy are also available.
PLEASE NOTE: Currently, our reviews are being conducted via Google Meet (similar to Zoom). However, our volunteers are Governor Appointed an so must reside in the county in which they serve.
Location
Volunteer must be in or near Essex, MD
Associated Location
1100 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, USA
