Qualities and Responsibilities of an Advocate



	About CASA • History • Testimonials • Stories of Hope • Newsroom • Calendar • Staff & Board • CASA Affiliates Volunteers • What is an Advocate? • Common Questions • Application Process • Training • Other Opportunities • Resources Support CASA • Donate • Kid Walk • Endowment • Starfish Jewelry • Business Partners 2356 Myrtle Avenue Eureka, CA 95501 707-443-3197 phone 707-443-3243 fax infohumboldtcasa.org	Qualities Able to make a minimum of a year commitment to the program and child(ren) Understand and follow the CASA confidentiality policy Respect and relate to people from various backgrounds in a variety of settings Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Gather and accurately record factual information Meet report deadlines and requirements Be objective, open-minded and flexible Act with confidence and courage in advocating for your CASA child(ren) Accept supervision and seek feedback from CASA case supervisors Maintain professional relationships with all community service providers Provide one's own transportation Pass a security check consisting of a criminal record check, DMV record check, Child Abuse Index Registry check and four (4) letters of recommendation. Responsibilities Maintain consistent weekly contact with CASA child (ren) Maintain consistent monthly (or more often as necessary) contact with CASA case supervisor Submit volunteer time card monthly to CASA case supervisor Keep appropriate case notes Complete case reports in a timely manner Complete 12 hours of continuing education yearly The CASA Volunteer does not engage in the following activities: Taking a child home Giving legal advice or therapeutic counseling Making placement arrangements Giving large amounts of money or expensive gifts to the child or the family If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Volunteer Coordinator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -



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