Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on January 31, 2013

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for children placed in foster care. A CASA (also called a Guardian ad Litem)is an independent third party advocate, matched with an abused or neglected child who has come under the protective custody of the Department of Health and Welfare. A guardian provides the judge with a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about that child's future.

Training is approximately 30 hours typically in the evenings and on weekends. Must pass a comprehensive background check including child abuse central registry, sex offender registry, and FBI NCIC national database.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Family Advocates

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Brad Talbutt, Volunteer Coordinator, (208) 345-3344, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3010 W State St Ste 104 Boise, ID 83703 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located on the corner of 31st and State St.

Web Site: http://www.familyadvocate.org

Last updated on January 31, 2013