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CASA of Menominee/Marinette is seeking more volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care in Marinette and Menominee Counties.
“We want every child involved in the child welfare system to have an advocate by their side while they go through such an uncertain time in their lives,” said Faith Sandahl, Executive Director of CASA of Menominee/Marinette. “We are always in need of more volunteer Advocates from the community to serve these children and their families. Currently, we are only able to serve 75% of children from our service area counties due to the limited number of volunteer Advocates available to serve. The need for volunteers is great.”
Volunteer Advocates with CASA of Menominee/Marinette are specially trained and appointed by judges to advocate for a child or sibling group while they are in the foster care system, as well as their parents and families. They advocate for the child in court, school and other settings; and get to know everyone involved in the child’s life, including their parents, foster parents, teachers, doctors, family members and others.
CASA volunteers advocate first and foremost for children to be reunified with their parents whenever safe and possible. When reunification is not an option, they may advocate for the child to live with another relative or family friend. In all cases, CASA volunteers are steadfast, consistent presences for the children they serve, making sure they are safe and have the resources and connections they need to grow and thrive.
“Our work is so important to these children, their parents, and their families, it can create a lifelong impact,” says Sandahl. “You’re not only changing the lives of children, but you’re also changing your own.”
The next New Volunteer Training class will begin in September 2024. CASA will also be having a free informational event on July 20, 2024 from 5-7 P.M. at Three Bridge Brewing Company. If you’d like to find out more about becoming a CASA volunteer or other ways to get involved, visit www.casamenominee.com or call (715) 923-7250.
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