<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi,<div>First, congratulations on excepting this position of service. I would like to learn more about your process preparing to volunteer in this position in regards to accommodations in the training process and what accommodations you are requesting while working on cases. I have my BSW, and I have highly considered becoming a casa. questions I am curious about include alternative format for training materials, reading case files, transportation for seeing children and youth, and the like.</div><div>Thanks, and have a wonderful week!</div><div><br></div><div>Best wishes, Miranda</div><div><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 28, 2019, at 3:04 PM, Jeanetta price via Community-Service <community-service@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"><div>While, I excitedly wait for the judge, I wanted to share a little more info about CASA. </div><div><br></div><div>What is the role of a CASA?</div>
<div>Child is removed from home and placed in foster care. A <b>CASA</b> (Court Appointed Advocate®) volunteer is a dedicated member of the community who is appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interest of an abused or neglected child in the state's care.</div>
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<div>How do I volunteer for CASA?<br></div>
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<div>You must pass a background check, participate in a 30-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average). </div>
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<div>Education Required For a Child Advocate</div>
<div>Most states require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Sciences field of study (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Sociology etc.) to become a Child Advocate. Many states require a Master of Social Work degree.</div>
<div><a href="https://www.humanservicesedu.org">https://www.humanservicesedu.org</a> › ...</div>
<div>Child Advocate: A Career and Education Outlook</div>
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<div>How do I become a CASA volunteer in Texas?</div>
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<div>To Become a CASA volunteer means you are:</div>
<div> 1 Willing to commit at least one year of your time.</div>
<div> 2 Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.</div>
<div> 3 Willing to participate in an in-depth training program.</div>
<div> 4 Able to pass criminal and CPS history background checks.</div>
<div> 5 Over age 21.<br></div>
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<div>For more information: </div>
<div><a href="https://casaforchildren.org/advocate-for-children/be-a-casa-volunteer/">https://casaforchildren.org/advocate-for-children/be-a-casa-volunteer/</a> </div>
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