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New CASA Volunteers Sworn In to Advocate for Children in Daviess County Family Court

by Owensboro Living
March 5, 2017
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On February 28, 2017, the Hon. Julie H. Gordon administered the oath of service to seven new CASA Advocate Volunteers—(Court-Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and neglected children. This was the first group of CASA’s sworn by Judge Gordon as the first Family Court Judge in Daviess County.

CASA Board Members and staff gathered in the Holbrook Judicial Center to watch the volunteers take an oath promising to advocate for the best interest of the child.  The CASA’s were welcomed by the Family Court staff, DCBS staff and County Attorney Claud Porter.

The newly appointed Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers join thirty-seven other dedicated community members who have been trained and are advocating for children in the county’s juvenile dependency court system. As officers of the court, they ensure that the children’s needs are recognized and best interests are considered both in the courtroom and in the community.

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CASA volunteers are asked to meet with the child regularly and are authorized to interview people in the child’s life such as social workers, attorneys, and teachers. They attend court hearings with the child and report their findings to the judge.

“Our volunteers pledge to stay with each child until the case is closed, and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home,” said Rosemary Conder, executive director of CASA of Ohio Valley, Inc. “The advocate is often the only consistent adult presence in the child’s life.”  “CASA is a voice for the child and offers recommendations to the court with the best interest of the child as our priority.”  “Our dedicated CASA’s are trained and supervised, with a true heart for the children they serve!”

Many innocent child victims are waiting for a CASA volunteer. There are no education or professional prerequisites for becoming a CASA volunteer Advocate other than having a desire to make a difference in the life of a child, being at least 21 years of age, clearing an extensive background screening and successfully completing 30 hours of training.  There are other volunteer opportunities to help as well!

The next advocate training session for CASA of Ohio Valley begins in May 2017.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CASA volunteer and the rewards that come along with serving as the voice of a child, please contact CASA of Ohio Valley, casaofohiovalley.org or 270-683-2138.

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