Description:
Douglas County CASA provides trained and professionally supervised volunteers to advocate on behalf of children who have experienced abused and neglected and are identified as CINC (Child In Need of Care) under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court system in the 7th Judicial District (Douglas County). Volunteers are appointed by the court and must be 21 years or older, pass extensive screening and background checks, successfully complete 30+ hours of initial training, and complete 12 hours of Continuing Education annually.
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 2, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers, Board Member, other volunteers (community events, fundraisers, administrative and office tasks)
Employer ID:
481104657
Year Incorporated:
1991
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
725 N 2nd St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Mailing
725 N 2nd St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Contacts
Erick Vaughn
Primary Contact
Executive Director
(785) 832-5172
Carol Huettner
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(785) 832-5172
Fax
(785) 856-1279
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Our work is supported by state and local grants, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships
Description
Douglas County CASA provides trained and professionally supervised volunteers to advocate on behalf of children who have experienced abused and neglected and are identified as CINC (Child In Need of Care) under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court system in the 7th Judicial District (Douglas County). Volunteers are appointed by the court and must be 21 years or older, pass extensive screening and background checks, successfully complete 30+ hours of initial training, and complete 12 hours of Continuing Education annually.
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Children who have experienced abused and neglected and are identified as CINC (Child In Need of Care) under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court system in the 7th Judicial District (Douglas County).
Fees
None. Our work is supported by state and local grants, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships.
Intake Procedure
Our staff work with the Court, District Attorney's office, child welfare professionals, and other local professionals to identify and priorities children to assign a CASA Volunteer/Advocate.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Our work is supported by state and local grants, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships
Description
Douglas County CASA provides trained and professionally supervised volunteers to advocate on behalf of children who have experienced abused and neglected and are identified as CINC (Child In Need of Care) under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court system in the 7th Judicial District (Douglas County). Volunteers are appointed by the court and must be 21 years or older, pass extensive screening and background checks, successfully complete 30+ hours of initial training, and complete 12 hours of Continuing Education annually.
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Children who have experienced abused and neglected and are identified as CINC (Child In Need of Care) under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court system in the 7th Judicial District (Douglas County).
Fees
None. Our work is supported by state and local grants, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships.
Intake Procedure
Our staff work with the Court, District Attorney's office, child welfare professionals, and other local professionals to identify and priorities children to assign a CASA Volunteer/Advocate.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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