CASA of Marion County, Oregon

CASA of Marion County, Oregon

Non-profit Organizations

Salem, Oregon 334 followers

Our mission is to provide every child in need with trained volunteer advocates to ensure their safety.

About us

We train and supervise volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children who are in foster care. Through our volunteers, CASA advocates for the educational, health, and safety needs of children in care. Our vision is to provide a CASA for every child. In order for CASA to fully accomplish its mission, our volunteers, staff and board will be cognizant of and sensitive to each child’s/family’s frame of reference, including their heritage, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, socio-economic status, place of birth, disabilities, and/or family structure. Volunteers will be able to sensitively communicate with the child and their family and in turn appropriately communicate the child’s needs to the court while considering diversity, equity, and inclusion for each case. CASA will strive to achieve a volunteer base, staff, and board of directors that reflects the diversity of children in the judicial and child welfare systems as well as its community. Volunteer service will be made accessible to all individuals regardless of gender identity, age (must be 21), ethnicity, socio-economic situation, or disability. Cultural awareness and competency is an integral component of all training for board, staff, and volunteers. Marion County is a diverse county with rural and urban areas.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Salem, Oregon
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2002
Specialties
child advocacy, child welfare, and trauma-informed

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