A CASA truancy advocate focuses specifically on supporting children who are experiencing chronic absenteeism or truancy in school. Their role involves several key responsibilities:

• Assessment and Understanding: The advocate works to understand the reasons behind a child’s truancy, which can include family issues, mental health challenges, or school-related difficulties.
• Building Relationships: They establish trusting relationships with the child, helping them feel safe and supported. This connection is vital for encouraging school attendance and engagement.
• Collaboration: Truancy advocates collaborate with parents, schools, and community organizations to address barriers to attendance. They may participate in meetings with school officials, social workers, or other stakeholders.
• Advocacy: They advocate for the child’s educational needs, ensuring that the child receives appropriate support and resources. This may include tutoring, counseling, or special education services if needed.
• Monitoring Progress: The advocate tracks the child’s attendance and academic progress, providing ongoing support and guidance to help the child stay on track.
• Court Involvement: They represent the child’s interests in court, ensuring that their educational needs are prioritized in legal proceedings.

Overall, CASA truancy advocates play a vital role in helping children overcome obstacles to education and achieve better outcomes in school and life.

Apply here:  Volunteer Application

Application instructions

Please gather the necessary information listed below prior to beginning the online application.  You will not be able to save the volunteer application and return at a later time to finish.

Once you have all your information at your fingertips, click on the Volunteer Application link above to complete the volunteer application.

1. Volunteer Experience: Names of Organizations- Names of Supervisors-Dates of Volunteerism- Responsibilities
2. Employment History for past five years: Name of Organizations-Titles-Responsibilities- Supervisor Names- Work Hours- Addresses- Phone Numbers-Dates of Employment
3. Motor Vehicle ID and Insurance Information
4. Three References: Names- Mailing Addresses- Phone Numbers- Email Addresses