Did You Know...
Rock 'n Rowl for Kids
April 17, 2010
The
annual Rock 'n Rowl for Kids Bowl-a-thon was held on April 17th. We are
pleased to announce that we were able to raise over $35,000 to help us to continue to provide quality advocacy for abused and
neglected children.
Welcome!
CASA volunteers are everyday citizens from all walks of life who are trained to advocate for the needs of neglected and abused children in critical court proceedings.
Our volunteers are thoroughly screened and receive 30+ hours of training on topics including child development, child abuse, sexual abuse, chemical dependency, the court system, cultural diversity and more. The volunteer commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per month and involves interviewing all parties connected with the case, writing a report to the court about the findings and bringing that information to the courts. Volunteers are carefully guided throughout the process by the CASA staff and receive mandatory ongoing training.
"CASA volunteers are an extremely important part of protecting children in our community. The work that our advocates do makes a big difference in the life of a child and is a very satisfying experience for the volunteer," explains Susan Baker, Chelan-Douglas CASA Program Executive Director.
Anyone interested in more information about this unique volunteer opportunity should contact the CASA office at (509) 662-7350.
Chelan/Douglas CASA Program Mission:
The mission of the CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates Program, is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
