Without our wonderful volunteer advocates, hundreds of abused and neglected children would not have a strong voice in their corner. If you would like to speak up for a child, no special experience is required. Our advocates come from all walks of life with a variety of professional and educational backgrounds. Free training is provided. Henrico CASA Volunteers have advocated for children from newborns to teenagers. Many more abused and neglected children could benefit from having a CASA Volunteer.
Getting started: Prospective CASA Volunteers can obtain an application by clicking here or by sending an email request to gol@co.henrico.va.us. Prior to begining our intensive training, applicants are required to complete a personal interview and undergo criminal and child abuse registry checks.
Training: Volunteers attend at least 33 hours of pre-service training which is scheduled in the evenings after work hours. The trainees learn about the court process, the social service system, child development and educational advocacy, domestic violence, substance abuse and the special needs of children who have been abused and neglected. At "graduation," CASAs become sworn in as officers of the Court. As many children are waiting, new volunteers are likely to be assigned a case very quickly.
Time: Typically, a CASA Volunteer spends several hours a month on a case. Volunteers will complete home visits, follow up with case collaterals, write a report to the judge and attend court. The CASA's time commitment is dictated by the complexity of their assigned case. Volunteers are asked to commit at least one year, but many stay longer, knowing it is best for the child to stay with the case until it is fully resolved.
Support: CASA volunteers work closely with social workers, attorneys, treatment providers, and others involved in helping children. Each volunteer is guided and assisted through the complexities and challenges of his or her case by a member of the Henrico CASA staff.
THANK YOU
HENRICO CASA
VOLUNTEERS!
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| Barbara Armstrong |
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David Kovacs |
| Wendy Austin |
Connie Lacy |
| Melanie Bailey |
Beverley Lane |
| Donna Banks |
Bob Lawrence |
| Betsy Beasley |
Pamela Liddle |
| Adam Beck |
Cathy Lomax |
| Judy Beitzel |
Ross Mackenzie |
| Arvla Bellamy |
Don Martineau |
| Wendy Berkowitz |
Patrice Merritt-McInnis |
| Sarah Warren Beverly |
Claudette Moore-Dale |
| Pamela Board |
Cheryl Moses |
| Floyd Boothe, Jr. |
Amanda Nichols |
| Elizabeth Boudris |
Caroline O'Ferrall |
| Sherri Bowen |
Susan Partin |
| Dona Briggs |
Milind Pendse |
| Gail Browne |
Diane Peterson |
| Amy Burns |
Laura Petrella |
| Victoria Burton |
Abbey Philips |
| Cheri Cardon |
Farrah Pinckney |
| Jacquelin Carter |
Byron Porcher |
| Willie Charles |
Amy Pryor |
| Beverly Church |
Brenda Putney |
| Brady Crone |
Marilyn Redd |
| Rebecca Crowe |
Jaci Seay |
| Lisa Decker |
Molly Shurm |
| Joan Dyer |
Joanne Sinnenberg |
| Kristen Edwards |
Brant Smith |
| Pat Ford |
Dorrie Smith |
| Kathy Froling |
Tammy Smith |
| Cameron Furber |
Esther Snead |
| Lynette Goode |
Charles Spraggins |
| Latrice Gregory |
Wendy Sprout |
| Melissa Grieshaber |
Paula Stanley |
| Kathy Grogan |
Sherry Stichter |
| Harvey Gutkin |
Susan Tellier |
| Maurice Hancock |
Ebony Thomas |
| Beth Harris |
Susan Tiffin |
| Jack Harsh |
Lori Turner |
| Julie Hassen |
Jessica Vance |
| Linda Henderson |
Janet Weaver |
| Shirletta Highsmith |
Deborah Wheeler |
| Gertrude House |
Ernestine White |
| Lisa Howell |
Shameka White |
| Tinesha Jackson |
Carey Wietharn |
| Anne Jenkins |
Ann Williams |
| Clara Johnson |
Sarah Wright |
| Caitlin Kilcoin |
Dana Yarbrough |
| Patti Kollman |
Carol Young |
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YOU HELP MAKE A
DIFFERENCE FOR
CHILDREN EVERY
DAY!