Proceeds benefit the 37 local member agencies of United Way of Charles County. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in all seasons and have a willingness to learn. Please come out and support this effort. Help abused and neglected children. No special background or experience is required.
Volunteers come from all walks of life and have a variety of educational backgrounds.
CASAs are appointed by the Juvenile Master F. Michael Harris to advocate for abused and neglected children. CASAs thoroughly assess all aspects of the child's life and make objective recommendations regarding placement and needed services when court hearings are scheduled. If you care about children, have good communication skills, and have about 10 hours a month to commit, you may qualify for training. Once accepted, volunteers complete 32 hours of training offered on Saturdays and weekday evenings. Volunteers learn about the juvenile court process, social services, the dynamics of child abuse and neglect, child development, and advocacy.