YOU Vote with children and families in mind. Meet with your legislators and let them know that you expect them to create policy that supports strong families. Nine Volunteers Complete CASA Training Congratulations to the newest graduates of CASA s intensive volunteer training program. Volunteers gained important knowledge in subjects that they will become increasingly familiar with as they represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in Monroe County. The nine new volunteers bring the volunteer staff of court appointed special advocates up to 48.
CASA volunteers work hard.
Initially they will spend time at the Justice Building observing the legal process. Every year they are required to attend four of twelve inservices offered by the CASA program. Individually, they will spend 10 to 12 hours a month as advocates. CASA volunteers are an important resource in our community, providing cost-effective advocacy services. Not only do they work to secure safe, loving and permanent homes for abused and neglected children, they help reduce the high costs of court proceedings.