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 refugees through Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities volunteers serve in many ways. Some open positions: development intern, English language instructor, refugee family friend, office assistant, Christmas Connection parish coordinator and more. Volunteers must go through orientation. Sessions are scheduled throughout the year.
When: ongoing
Where: 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE in Smyrna
Information: catholiccharitiesatlanta.org
Contact: Margaret Prickett, manager of Volunteer Resources at 404-920-7785 or vol@catholiccharitiesatlanta.org
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