Court Appointed Special Advocates of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties is seeking volunteers to support abused and neglected children.
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These volunteers—members of the community who are trained and appointed by judges to represent children in court—are essential in helping those in foster care avoid homelessness, teen pregnancy, unemployment, substance abuse and more, according to CASA.
“They get to know the children and everyone involved in their lives, such as their parents, family, foster parents, teachers and therapists, so that they can make informed recommendations to the court in their best interest,” Valerie Lancaster, director of development for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties, said in a news release. “They also work to make sure children can safely stay connected to their families and are surrounded by a network of supportive, caring adults.”
