Specific duties of
a CASA Volunteer
Investigate
:
- Obtain first hand a
clear understanding of the needs and situation of the child by reviewing all
relevant documents and records and interviewing in the child, parents, social
workers, teachers, and other persons to determine the facts and circumstances
of the child's situation
- Determine if a
permanent plan has been created for the child
- Identify and advocate
for the best interest of the child
- Have regular and
sufficient in-person contact with the child to ensure in-depth knowledge of the
case and make fact-based recommendations to the court
A
dvocate:
- Appear at all Court
Hearings to advocate for the child's best interest and provide testimony when
necessary
- Make recommendations
for specific appropriate services for the child and, when appropriate, the
child's family
- Monitor implementation
of service plans and court orders assuring the court-ordered services are
implemented in a timely manner and the review hearings are held in accordance
with the law
- Inform the court
promptly of important developments in the case through appropriate means as
determined by the court or statute
Facilitate
and Negotiate
:
- Seek cooperative
solutions by acting as facilitator among parties
- Provide at every Court
and CPRB
- Hearing an approved CASA report which includes findings and
recommendations
- Advocate for the
child's best interest in the community by interfacing with mental health,
educational and other community systems to assure that the child's needs in
these areas are met