Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County has openings for volunteers to advocate for children in the county who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next volunteer training session begins March 31.
CASA volunteers, who are appointed by a judge, provide an independent voice for a child and speak for the child’s best interests. They research the child welfare case, meet with the child and the people involved in the child’s life and provide reports to the court to help secure a safe, stable and permanent home for the child as quickly as possible. The vision of CASA of Middlesex County is to provide access to a court-appointed special advocate to any child in Middlesex County who has been removed from their home because of abuse or neglect.
CASA volunteers come from all walks of life, with no special background needed. Training and ongoing supervision for volunteers is provided. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and pass background checks.
Those interested in volunteering should call 732-246-4449, email [email protected] or visit www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org.