{"id":45,"date":"2022-12-16T12:13:33","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T12:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appalachiancasa.com\/staging\/2288\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:31:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:31:06","slug":"become-a-casa-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/appalachiancasa.com\/staging\/2288\/volunteer-info\/become-a-casa-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Our Volunteer Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/appalachiancasa.com\/staging\/2288\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/instability_15_seconds_clean-Original.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01e7e04340fd1b48c17225b2ac6cab55\">Tell Me More About CASA<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-contact-form is-layout-flex wp-container-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-0c8bae84 wp-block-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-flex\"><a href=\"https:\/\/appalachiancasa.com\/staging\/2288\/volunteer-info\/become-a-casa-volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit a form.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6e23813b526e6b7cf6a10e18b7e94f70\"><strong>What does a CASA volunteer do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Explains the role of the CASA to every child for whom they are appointed and keeps the child informed about their court&nbsp;proceedings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Visits the child monthly in his\/her placement which is often the foster home but may be a group home or relative&nbsp;placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gathers independent information which is maintained confidentially about the child in order to make recommendations to the Court in the best interest of the&nbsp;child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Interviews the parents, guardians or caretakers and other individuals having information about the&nbsp;child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reviews records relating&nbsp;to the family (particularly DFCS, medical, psychological, and educational records).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Prepares a written report for each court hearing which provides the Judge with the child\u2019s wishes, the CASA\u2019s recommendations and information gathered to support those&nbsp;recommendations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Attends, actively participates and speaks on behalf of their appointed child(ren) in court hearings and other related meetings and may be called to testify in the court hearing to inform the court of changes in the child&#8217;s&nbsp;situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Identifies and recommends potential resources within the family and community to meet the child\u2019s&nbsp;needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Monitors provisions of the family\u2019s court ordered case plan and court&nbsp;orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Maintains focus on the child until permanency is achieved. Reunification with the child&#8217;s birth parent(s) is our goal if and when&nbsp;possible!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is CASA so important?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many professionals in the child welfare system; including attorneys, DFCS Case Managers and Judges, are often too overburdened to give thorough, detailed attention to each child who enters the child welfare system. A CASA volunteer has the time to focus solely on the child and their needs.&nbsp; Each CASA volunteer is only allowed to advocate on behalf of a maximum of three cases at a time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How effective is CASA?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research suggests that children who have been assigned CASA volunteers spend less time in court, less time within the foster care system and are more likely to find permanent homes than those who do not have CASA representation.&nbsp; The CASA is a consistent presence in the child&#8217;s life providing them a VOICE in the juvenile court proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-05b6f1cc3fdcebfe104686032d342e96 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Complete your Application Online<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"is-style-fill wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ga-appalachian.evintosolutions.com\/VolunteerApplication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-59b01e0baca5eb6efbf62ed48bc6162f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Print Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/appalachiancasa.com\/staging\/2288\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CASA-Volunteer-Application-NEW-6.29.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Once you have completed your application, you can return it to us using one of the following methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"\"><strong>Scan and email your completed application to:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:advocacy@appalachiancasa.com\">advocacy@appalachiancasa.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"\"><strong>Mail your application to:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appalachian CASA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Broad Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suite 201<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ellijay, GA 30540<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"\"><strong>Fax your application to:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">706-276-2274<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"\"><strong>Deliver your application to:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gilmer County Courthouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Broad Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suite 201<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ellijay, GA 30540<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tell Me More About CASA What does a CASA volunteer do? 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