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	Court-Appointed Special Advocate
		The National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association explains the work its members do this way: "A CASA worker is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a juvenile or family court judge to speak for the vest interest of children who are brought before the court.
		Once appointed by the courts, a CASA volunteer will meet with the child or children, parents, foster parents, institutional care workers - all the people involved in the child's life - gathering information to determine what the appropriate net step for the case would be.
		They supervise volunteer advocates, oversee the administration of programs that provide services to children, raise funds for their organization, and advocate for change in the judicial system at the state, local, and national levels.
	www.utexas.edu /student/careercenter/careers/casa.html (440 words)

	Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Advocate Program shall report regularly to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court with evidence that it is operating under the guidelines established by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association and the California State Guidelines for child advocates.
		Should the Juvenile Court dismiss dependency and create family law orders pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 362.4, the Advocate's appointment may be continued in the family law proceeding, in which case the Juvenile Court order shall set forth the nature, extent and duration of the advocate's duties in the family law proceeding.
		An Advocate shall have the right to be present and be heard at all court hearings, and shall not be subject to exclusion by virtue of the fact that he/she may be called to testify at some point in the proceedings.
	www.yolocourts.com /rul33.html (641 words)

	Funding Court Appointed Special Advocate Programs
		Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs are eligible to receive Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding at the State level.
		Not all children represented by Court Appointed Special Advocates are victims of crime.
		Therefore, this CASA program maintains time and attendance records which document the volunteer coordinator’s time that is spent supervising and/or training volunteers who work with child victims.
	www.ojp.usdoj.gov /ovc/publications/factshts/casa.htm (582 words)

	Court Appointed Special Advocate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is an association that independently investigates the case of an abused or neglected child at the request of a family court.
		Based on this investigation, a trained CASA volunteer advocates for the child's best interest, generally emphasizing safety and stability for the child's home.
		CASA receives some funding from the government, specifically the United States Department of Justice has supported CASA through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and Office of Victims of Crime.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Court_Appointed_Special_Advocate (227 words)

	CASA Kane County - Court Appointed Special Advocates
		CASA is appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to serve as Guardian Ad Litem for the child and to represent the child's best interests in court.
		CASA volunteers are appointed to one case at a time, and ideally, remain on the case until it is closed.
		CASA volunteers are ordinary people with a desire to do important work in their communities and to serve children who otherwise have no voice.
	www.casakanecounty.org (327 words)

	Court Appointed Special Advocate
		Court Appointed Special Advocate, CASA, is a non-profit organization started April 10, 1991, by a group of citizens concerned about the number of child abuse cases in Carter County.
		A CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a volunteer appointed by a Judge of the 20th Judicial District.
		A CASA's responsibilities include investigating the circumstances surrounding the case, making an independent evaluation of what is in the child's best interest, both immediately and in the long run, and monitoring the case until a permanent plan is approved by the court.
	www.brightok.net /cartercounty/CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate.html (313 words)

	Court Appointed Special Advocate
		CASA volunteers are assigned by a judge to cases that involve abuse and/or neglect of children.
		Additionally, CASA volunteers make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is best for the child, providing the judge with information that will help her make an informed decision.
		CASA volunteers may be the only constant the child knows as she moves through the labyrinth of the child welfare system.
	www.thecenterforfamilydevelopment.org /casa.htm (433 words)

	CAPS of Elkhart - Court Appointed Special Advocate
		The Elkhart County Juvenile Magistrate appoints a CASA volunteer to a child involved in a neglect or abuse case.
		The CASA must be able to build a relationship with a child while keeping in mind that what is best for the child may not be what the child thinks is best.
		CASA volunteers must be able to talk to a wide variety of people from healthcare professionals to school officials to an angry parent.
	www.capselkhart.org /casa.htm (402 words)

	CASA
		Court Appointed Special Advocates also learn effective advocacy techniques for children and are educated about specific topics ranging from child sexual abuse to how to give a report in court.
		Court Appointed Special Advocates of Franklin County is endorsed by the Judges of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch, Franklin County Children Services, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
		CASA is a priority project of the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
	www.casacolumbus.org /FAQ.htm (1292 words)

	Roles And Responsibilities of A Court Appointed Special Advocate
		A CASA volunteer reviews records and interviews appropriate parties involved in the case to determine if a permanent plan has been created for the child and whether appropriate services, including reasonable efforts, are being provided to the child and family.
		A CASA volunteer is not related to any parties involved in a case assigned to him or her or employed in a position and/or agency that might result in a conflict of interest.
		A CASA volunteer does not provide direct services to any parties that could lead to a conflict of interest or potential liability, or cause a child or family to become dependent on the CASA volunteer for services that should be provided by other agencies or organizations.
	www.thecasaproject.org /roles.php (559 words)

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		Shay Bilchik Administrator ------------------------------ Court Appointed Special Advocates: A Voice for Abused and Neglected Children in Court The court was considering returning 4-year-old Julie to her mother after a year and a half in foster care.
		CASA volunteers work to ensure that a child's right to a safe, permanent home is acted upon by the court in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
		National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association The National CASA Association was formed in 1982 to strengthen the integrity and professionalism of its members in their responsibilities as child advocates and to unify and promote the national network of CASA/GAL programs.
	www.ncjrs.gov /txtfiles/164512.txt (2221 words)

	CASA of Missoula
		In today's juvenile justice system, CASA refers to a Court Appointed Special Advocate--a trained community volunteer appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court.
		CASA Volunteers are well-trained community members who are assigned by a District Court Judge to represent the best interests of children whose cases are before the court.
		CASA volunteers serve as the "eyes and ears" of the judge, gathering relevant information about the child and the family.
	www.missoulacasa.org (151 words)

	"CASANETN - Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Northeast Tennessee"
		The CASA volunteer must determine if it is in a child’s best interest to stay with his or her parents or guardians, be placed in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption.
		CASA volunteers must be able to talk to everyone involved in a case and remain objective in their recommendations.
		In our CASA program new volunteers or volunteers who are not yet 21 years old are matched up with experienced volunteers who mentor the new or younger volunteer until they are able to accept a case on their own.
	www.casanetn.org /becomeavolunteer.html (853 words)

	CASA - The Voice of Clark Countys Children
		These children end up in the court system and their only “crime” is that they have been victims, often due to one or both parents’ drug or alcohol addictions.
		The CASA volunteer is appointed by the court to a child’s case and is an officer of the court.
		CASA volunteers are highly effective in advocating for abused and neglected children.
	www.casavoice.org (518 words)

	CASA of Central Virginia - Court Appointed Special Advocates
		The CASA volunteer recommends if it is in the child’s best interest to stay with his or her parents or guardians, be placed in foster care, or be freed for permanent adoption.
		Aside from their CASA work, 50 percent are employed in regular full-time jobs; the majority tends to be professionals; 82% of the volunteers nationwide are women; 18% are men.
		CASA has been endorsed by the American Bar Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the U.S. Department of Justice.
	www.cvcasa.org /about/faqs.asp (1218 words)

	CHAPTER 36. COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Court-Appointed Special Advocate may be appointed in child welfare proceedings or any other proceeding, as deemed appropriate by a Family Court judge.
		Court-appointed special advocates must be willing to participate in a training course conducted by the Family Court and in ongoing training and supervision throughout their involvement in the program.
		No bond shall be required from any court-appointed special advocate who serves as a guardian ad litem under this chapter.
	www.delcode.state.de.us /title31/c036 (1485 words)

	CASA of San Luis Obispo County
		When a child is a victim of abuse or neglect and becomes a dependent of the juvenile court, the world becomes a bewildering maze -- the court deciding where the child should live and what services should be provided.
		500 children are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court due to abuse and neglect.
		CASA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and depends on community donations to support the local CASA program.
	www.slocasa.org (178 words)

	Texas CASA, Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
		CASA volunteers are trained and supervised by paid professional staff, and are appointed by district judges to research the reported incidents of child abuse and family history and develop recommendations to the court based on the best interest of the child.
		Texas CASA is able to start a new CASA program each year; increase the number of children who are served by existing CASA programs and CASA volunteers; and facilitate and expedite the permanent placement of abused and neglected Texas children, who could otherwise spend months or even years in limbo under the state's care.
		CASAs are able to reduce the time a child spends in foster care from the statewide average of 24 months to approximately 13 months, which saves the state of Texas millions of dollars each year.
	www.tyc.state.tx.us /prevention/txcasa.html (311 words)

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		Through a court process, these children are made "wards of the Court", and the Court determines each child's future.
		CASA volunteers are ordinary citizens who work alongside attorneys and social workers as independent advocates for abused and neglected children.
		The CASA volunteer needs to have the ability to remain objective and non-judgmental, and needs a psychological maturity to deal with complex and emotional situations.
	www.pcjcc.pima.gov /casa.html (224 words)

	Court Appointed Special Advocate
		When a court must intervene to help a child, someone should be there to tell the child’s story and protect their future.
		Their goal is to gather as much information as possible to help the court make the best decision regarding the child’s future.
		Volunteers talk to a wide variety of people and are asked to present written reports to the court and speak in the courtroom on behalf of the child’s best interests.
	www.ohiocasa.org /volunteer.htm (329 words)

	Maine Judicial Branch: Court Appointed Special Advocates
		CASA volunteers are a very special group of people who volunteer to act as guardian ad litem for abused and neglected Maine children involved in protective custody cases in the Maine District Court.
		CASA volunteers are appointed by the Judge and act as his or her neutral and impartial eyes and ears.
		After appointment by the Court, CASA volunteers meet with the child, the child's parents, the State's representatives, and any other people who have information that would be useful in determining the best interests of that child.
	www.courts.state.me.us /jobs/casa (457 words)

	Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties, Inc.
		A Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, is a community volunteer trained to be the voice of an abused or neglected child.
		Each time the case goes to Court, the CASA submits a report that summarizes the history and describes recent developments of the case and the needs of the child or children in the family.
		The CASA may also interview the biological parents to learn what they are doing to remedy the situation that triggered the family's involvement with The Division of Youth and Family Services and with the Family Court.
	www.casa-mc.org /volunteer_faq.htm (1871 words)

	California CASA
		Over 40 CASA programs in California recruit and specially train these volunteers from the community, who are then appointed as advocates by a juvenile court.
		CASA volunteers commit to spending at least one year: 1) establishing a strong, stable connection with a child in foster care, 2) gathering information and making recommendations to the court about the child's best interest, and 3) advocating to make sure the child receives needed services.
		Too often, a CASA volunteer is the only consistent adult in the life of the child.
	www.californiacasa.org (294 words)

	RI Family Court - Appointed Special Advocate
		Since its inception, CASA has grown from a solely volunteer-based program to a fully-staffed program that includes full-time staff attorney Guardians ad litem and social workers who work in conjunction with the volunteers to provide effective advocacy for the best interest of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children.
		CASA tries to insure that these children do not “fall through the cracks” of the system that is put in place to help them.
		The Family Court needs concerned citizens to volunteer their time as advocates for the hundreds of abused and neglected children who are removed from their homes each year.
	www.courts.state.ri.us /family/casa.htm (848 words)

	Special Programs of the Kansas Judicial Branch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The primary goal of CASA programs is to assist in securing permanency for children who are in the child welfare system because of alleged or confirmed abuse and/or neglect.
		The presiding judge in such a case may appoint a volunteer CASA who is responsible for advocating the best interests of the child and assisting the child in obtaining a permanent, safe, and homelike placement.
		Also, CASA volunteers can be appointed to work with children in the juvenile justice system and children involved in domestic relations cases.
	www.kscourts.org /programs/casa.htm (417 words)

	CASA Denton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The purpose of CASA of Denton County, Inc. is to train community volunteers to provide court advocacy for children who have been removed from their homes by State of Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) due to abuse and neglect.
		CASA is automatically appointed by the district courts in Denton County to all such cases.
		CASA of Denton County, Inc. is a member agency of Texas CASA, Inc. and the National CASA Association (certified as a member in good standing in August 2005).
	www.casadenton.org (158 words)

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