CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) - Columbia County, WI
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Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) provide a voice in the court for a child involved with the Columbia County child welfare system for a case of abuse, neglect, or other situation impacting the child’s safety, permanency, or well-being. This is a crucial role for some of Columbia County’s most vulnerable children.CASAs are appointed by and act as the eyes and ears for the juvenile court judge. Advocates make weekly visits to their assigned child (either in the parental home, foster home, residential treatment facility, at school, or in the community), as well as correspond with caregivers, teachers, and other service providers to get a complete picture of the child’s history and current circumstances. CASAs, with the support of Columbia County CASA staff, provide written reports to judges and parties to the case, helping them to make more informed decisions that ensure the child reaches a safe and permanent home as soon as possible. CASAs also work cooperatively with social workers, attorneys, and other professionals involved in the case to recommend and coordinate services that support the best interests of the child.If you're interested in this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please fill out a Columbia County CASA volunteer application: https://wi-dane.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplicationDuties and ActivitiesWeekly meetings with an assigned child, as well as ongoing communication with family members and other professionals involved in their case.Review and monitor documents and records related to the case, including checking that case plans and court orders are being followed.Advocate for the child’s best interests to the court and raise concerns about the child’s health, education, mental health, etc. with the appropriate professionals.Keep the court info
About Canopy Center
Canopy Center was established in 1977 in response to parents who were reaching out for help. Today, Canopy Center is a non-profit organization providing three distinct programs:Parent-to-Child Family Interaction Program (P2C) - an extension of Dane County Human Services, which provides supervised visitation on nights and weekends to families in the foster care system.Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Dane and Columbia Counties - a program that trains and supervises community volunteers to work with children in the child welfare system. CASA provides support, resources, and advocacy for these children.Oasis Sexual Abuse Treatment - individual and group therapy for children and adults who have been victims of sexual abuse as well as their non-offending caregivers.Our philosophy and beliefs:Every person has worth, dignity and potential for growth.Every person is unique and deserves to have a voice in identifying and addressing their needs.Every person needs positive social connections to fully develop their sense of self and community.
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