CASA

I completed my CASA training finally Thursday. I have to wait until March 15th I will be appointed through CASA by the judge. Apparently it's a formal event. We can bring the kids and take pictures. I now have to wait until my first case. All information is confidential, but the role of a CASA is to advocate in the best interest of a child. I will be assigned a case by the Director of Rutherford County CASA, and I stay with the case until the child is in permanent placement. A CASA is responsible for doing an investion, and maintains communication with a variety of other individuals that are involved with the child. Then a report will be written up that is presented in court. There were a variety of other individuals that started training at the same time as myself. It's nice to be a part of an organization right here in my community. I am looking forward to this new experience.