CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Volunteer Program
Programa de Voluntarios de Defensores
Especiales Designados por el Tribunal
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CASA Advocates are appointed by the court
to work with a child (or sibling group) who have been removed from their biological parents' care
due to abuse and/or neglect.
CASA Advocates visit their appointed child/ren every 7 to 10 days at their placement
(a foster home or relative placement); and report back to the court how the child/ren are doing throughout their foster care experience.
Advocates get to the heart of what is going on with the children.
Through the CASA Advocate's consistent presence and relationship with the children, CASA Advocates ensure the needs and wishes of the children are not overlooked throughout their foster care experience.
to work with a child (or sibling group) who have been removed from their biological parents' care
due to abuse and/or neglect.
CASA Advocates visit their appointed child/ren every 7 to 10 days at their placement
(a foster home or relative placement); and report back to the court how the child/ren are doing throughout their foster care experience.
Advocates get to the heart of what is going on with the children.
Through the CASA Advocate's consistent presence and relationship with the children, CASA Advocates ensure the needs and wishes of the children are not overlooked throughout their foster care experience.
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Please Note: All interested CASA Volunteer Advocate applicants: - Pass a complete criminal and personal background check - Fully participate in 30 hours of pre-service training and court observations - Have sufficient time to visit appointed child(ren) every 7 to 10 days, - Access to a computer and e-mail for communication and completing court reports |
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CASA Volunteer Advocate Application (must be submitted prior to training)
Advocate Information and Job Description Available Below
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Our Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Program is generously supported by Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) funding.
For more information about Crime Victims Services in Michigan, click here.
Assistance for victims may also be available through our office, please contact our CASA Advocate Supervisor for more information.
The publication/program exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This project VOCA Targeted Victim Services-2019 was supported by Crime Victim Assistance Grant Award CVA# 21150-3V16 awarded to the CASA-The Voice for Clinton County's Children by the Crime Victim Services Commission, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The grant award of $ 55,096.00 (80% of the project or 95% for tribal projects, comes from Federal Crime Victims Fund, established by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984. The CASA-The Voice for Clinton County's Children provides the required match by the use of volunteers of volunteer hours valued at $11,019.
The Voice for Clinton County's Children
Martha Wilber, CASA Advocate Supervisor
Email Martha
Phone: 989-640-5526
1207 N. US 27, St. Johns, MI 48879
Martha Wilber, CASA Advocate Supervisor
Email Martha
Phone: 989-640-5526
1207 N. US 27, St. Johns, MI 48879
