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Volunteer: CASA of New Orleans all day
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CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA New Orleans trains diligent, committed everyday citizens to stand up for abused and neglected children -- Volunteers are taught how to advocate for the best interest of foster children who are under the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish Juvenile Court. By getting involved, volunteers can help break the cycle of child abuse. Being a CASA Volunteer is an opportunity which has the ability to impact multiple generations in the future.
A CASA advocate is a community based volunteer appointed by a Juvenile Judge to research the background of the child in order to help the court make a sound decision about a child's temporary or permanent home placement, and his or her future. The CASA volunteer investigates the facts of the case, facilitates communication, monitors court orders and advocates via written court reports. The CASA volunteer recommends whether 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 offers a child trust and advocacy during complex legal proceedings. He or she explains to the child what is happening and the reasons they are in court. The volunteer encourages the child to express his or her own opinion, but remains objective about the best interests of the child. While a CASA volunteer does not replace a social worker or an attorney, he or she does provide crucial background information that assists attorneys in presenting their cases.
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