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Newport News CASA
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
2501 Huntington Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23607
757-926-3642 | |
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Abuse is a leading cause of injury and death in children. |
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2 million children are seriously abused each year.
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At least 1000 children die per year as a result of their injuries.
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Newport News CASA helps “powerless children” who are under the court's supervision. CASAs ensure that the children are safe. CASAs ensure that each child is receiving all the court mandated services. CASAs ensure that each child has the continuity of one person they can count on during their time within the legal system. CASAs remain with their child until the ultimate goal of a safe, loving and permanent home is reached.
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July 2009
CASA PROGRAM INFORMATION: |
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The CASA program invites those with a genuine interest in "speaking up" for children to attend the upcoming CASA Volunteer Orientation. This session will introduce the foundation of the CASA program and give specific details on how advocates can make a difference.
For more information To learn how to become a contact Rebecca Casey, Volunteer Services Coordinator (757) 926-3644 or rcasey@nngov.com. To complete the volunteer application, click on the link below.
Call today to schedule an interview!
TO APPLY TO BECOME A CASA CLICK HERE!
The CASA office is located inside the Newport News
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court at 2501 Huntington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607. The CASA office is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CASA TRAINING STARTS JULY 7th!!!
TO SEE THE SCHEDULE CLICK HERE!
Newport News CASA Training prepares child advocates on the roles & responsibilities of the CASA program, working within the juvenile court system, child protective services, recognizing & reporting abuse & neglect, understanding poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse & understanding the separation & loss that children experience, interview skills, court report writing, and more.
To register for Child Advocacy Training, you must complete the application & interview process. For more information on training please contact Amia Barrows, CASA Training Coordinator at (757) 926-8791 or abarrows@nngov.com.
Volunteer Advisory Committee Meeting
The Volunteer Advisory Committee consists of CASA volunteers that meet monthly at the CASA Office to advise program staff on recognition events, training, community outreach projects, and fundraising. The committee also participates in generating ideas for volunteer recognition, training, community events to help recruit new volunteers & spread awareness of CASA and fundraising strategies for program funds.
If you are interested in joining the VAC please contact Rebecca Casey, Volunteer Services Coordinator (757) 926-3644 or rcasey@nngov.com.
Date:
July 31, 2009
Time:
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location:
Newport News CASA Office
2501 Huntington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607 | | | | |
