Agency: Chesterfield CASA

Description: A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court.

Overview of a CASA position:
A CASA volunteer provides a judge with a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about that child’s future. Each home placement case is as unique as the child involved. The CASA volunteer recommends if it is in the child’s best interest to stay with his or her parents or guardians, be placed in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption. The CASA volunteer makes a recommendation on placement to the judge, and follows through on the case until it is permanently resolved. To prepare a recommendation, the CASA volunteer advocate talks with the child, parents, family members, social workers, school officials, health providers and others who are knowledgeable about the child’s history.

The CASA volunteer also reviews all records pertaining to the child such as school, medical, social worker reports, and other documents.

This is an amazing opportunity to have a deep impact on a child's life.

Impact Areas: Children & Youth

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Children/Youth

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Good Communication skills, Driving/Transportation, Good with kids

Location: Richmond, VA 23236 (Chesterfield)