Prokids
www.ProKids.org
ProKids' strength lies in the ordinary citizens who volunteer their time to
advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children to help them find safe,
permanent homes where they can thrive. What exactly do these advocates (Court
Appointed Special Advocates) do?
Family court judges assign CASA advocates to foster care cases. They conduct
research on the background of the cases, review documents and interview all of
the parties involved. They talk with the parents, family members, social
workers, school officials, health providers and others who are knowledgeable of
the child's history. They then report to the court, providing information that
will help the judge make an informed decision regarding the child's welfare and
custody, and recommend what they believe is best for the child.
CASAs often are instrumental in assuring that a child or family receives the
services the court has ordered, such as substance abuse counseling or special
education testing. A CASA monitors the child's situation to make sure he or she
remains safe. The CASA may be the only constant the child knows as he or she
moves throught the bureaucratic maze of the child welfare system.
ProKids is always in need of more volunteers - training provided. Please call
281-2000 for more information.
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