| WHAT DOES A CASA DO? |
- Gathers Information independently to ascertain the facts and
circumstances of the child's situation - Seeks cooperative solutions to the child's problem within the scope
of the child's best interest and welfare - Monitors the progress of the case and advocates for timely hearings
- Provides written reports of findings and makes recommendations at
each hearing to ensure that all the facts are before the court - Appears at all court hearings to represent the child's best interest,
and provide testimony if needed - Explains the court proceedings and the role of the CASA to the
child, in terms the child can understand - Monitors the implementation of service plans and disposition
orders to determine whether services ordered by the court are
provided and effective - Informs the court if services are not being provided or if the y are
not achieving their purpose - Advocates for the mental, educational, medical, and permanency
needs of the child
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| QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS |
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a clear Criminal and Child Protective Services background
checks - Complete a volunteer application and pre-training interview
- Successfully complete the volunteer training curriculum
- Be sworn in by the District or Associate Judge as a "Court
Appointed Special Advocate or "Guardian ad Litem" - Attend ongoing training as provided by CASA throughout the year
- Be willing to work within the guidelines, policies, and standards of
Frontier CASA - Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Be objective and able to document the observations
- Have the time, interest,and motivation to work with children and
families
