LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nineteen new Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers were sworn in June 17 by the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division, expanding a corps of community advocates who work on behalf of children in foster care across Clark County.
CASA volunteers work with caregivers, educators, caseworkers, therapists and others involved in a child’s life, then provide information to the court to help judges make decisions in the child’s best interests, court officials said.
“CASA volunteers play a critical role in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect,” District Court Judge Margaret Pickard said in a statement. “By building relationships with the children they serve and gathering information from everyone involved in a child’s life, CASA volunteers provide judges with valuable insight that helps inform decisions made in the child’s best interests.”
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Incoming Presiding Family Court Judge Cynthia Giuliani said the 19 new volunteers are expected to have an immediate impact on 38 children.
“Their willingness to step forward and serve is a testament to the strength and compassion of our community,” Giuliani said in a statement. “CASA volunteers help ensure that children’s voices are heard and that their best interest remains at the center of every decision.”
The program now has 616 active volunteers, with 486 currently assigned to cases throughout Clark County, officials said.
The CASA Program recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers who commit to serving for at least two years. People interested in volunteering can attend a free virtual orientation to learn more about the training process.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can contact CASA Program Administrator Vickie Wilson at 702-455-2272.
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