CASA of Coos and Curry Counties is recruiting volunteers who can advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. We need volunteers in both Coos and Curry Counties.
What does CASA stand for?
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Who are CASA volunteers?
CASA volunteers are compassionate, objective, self-motivated individuals from the community who are trained to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children. They come from all walks of life. About half of all CASA volunteers in the United States work full-time.
What is the role of a CASA volunteer?
A CASA volunteer provides a judge with objective information about the child to help the court make a sound decision about that child’s future. Each case is as unique as the child involved. The CASA volunteer forms an opinion as to what is in the best interest of the child for their future, such as being reunified with their parents, living with relatives, getting a permanent guardian or adoption. The CASA volunteer makes a recommendation on placement to the judge and follows through on the case until it is permanently resolved.
Please visit our website for more information and/or contact us at casacoos@orcca.us if you have more questions.
Is there a “typical” CASA volunteer?
No. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and have a variety of professional, educational and ethnic backgrounds. Many volunteers work full-time, but others work part-time, stay at home or are retired. All are passionate and committed to helping abused and neglected children.
We give you the training and support you will need to do the most valuable volunteer job!
We ask volunteers to commit to at least 2 years as a CASA or until their child’s case closes. We want the CASA to be there for the child throughout their journey in the child welfare system.
Typically, CASAs spend 10-15 hours a month per case, most CASAs carry one to two cases at a time as we want our CASAs to have enough time to effectively advocate for the child. CASAs visit their kids at least once per month, attend court hearings every 3-6 months, attend family decision meetings, review case documents, and write reports to the court.
1848 Thomas Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420
