COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) | COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF ROCHESTER/MONROE COUNTY
* Offers advocacy by court-appointed volunteers for children in the court system in cases of abuse and/or neglect. * Provides independent investigation of the children's environments, safety, health, education and visitation and others as needed. * Presents concerns to the court, attorney, and caseworker and others. * Advocates for permanent placement, monitors court action plans and reports progress to the court and all parties.
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211 Life Line Finger Lakes
Physical Address
99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14614
Hours
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Voice
Fax
(585) 371-3986
Application process
Volunteers apply on-line or through National CASA to become a volunteer advocate.For families and children wishing to have a CASA assigned: must be involved in neglect or abuse case and have attorney request CASA be assigned by the Family Court judge.
Fee
Call for information.
Eligibility
Volunteers: Ages 21 years or older. Background checks. Successful completion of an extensive training program. Children: Must be assigned by Family Court judge. Any party to the case may request a CASA be appointed.
Languages
American Sign Language, Spanish
Service area
Monroe County, New York
Agency info
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF ROCHESTER/MONROE COUNTY
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rochester/Monroe County is a diverse group of volunteers, appointed by Family Court judges, that advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected and are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes.