Court Appointed Special Advocates hosts informational meeting
To make a difference in the life of a child in foster care you do not have to be a lawyer or a social worker. Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers are everyday people, trained by DeKalb County CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their life. DeKalb County CASA volunteers work with the DeKalb County Juvenile Court and Division of Family and Children Services to ensure that all the necessary information is collected and presented to the court allowing the judge to make the best decision possible regarding placement of the child.
The public is invited to attend a volunteer information meeting hosted by DeKalb County CASA to learn more. The next training class will be held on 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays from Aug. 4 to Sept. 8.
When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. July 14
Where: Gregory A. Adams Juvenile Justice Center, 4309 Memorial Dr. Decatur
Contact: justine.ferreira@dekalbcasa.org or 404-378-0038
Information: www.dekalbcasa.org
Help beautify a deserving school
Because of the shared strength and civic pride that occurs whenever the community supports local schools, Georgia United Credit Union invite volunteers to get involved in their 3rd annual School Crashers school improvement project at Oakcliff Elementary School this summer. Built in 1965 and converted to a theme school in 1996, the facility has 740 students and 80 faculty and staff. Volunteers are needed for painting, landscaping and general construction. There is also a need for bi-lingual volunteers since many of the volunteer parents will be Hispanic.
Where: Oakcliff Elementary School, 3151 Willow Oak Way, Doraville a
When: July 22 and 23
Information: gucu.org/school-crashers or 770-476-6409
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