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Serving: Canadian County, 7905 East Highway 66, El Reno, OK 73036
 Phone: 405-264-5520  Fax: 405-264-5609

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A CASA Volunteer is a Court Appointed Special Advocate, who is appointed by a judge to provide consistent and caring support on behalf of an innocent child going through a tough personal legal process due to his/her parent's or guardian's abuse or neglect.

As a CASA Volunteer, you will receice official training from professionals to get you familiar with the court and child welfare systems and other aspects of the case, including child development, interviewing techniques, and cultural competency.

You'll review the case to become familiar with the background, gather new data and then develop a report with your recommendation that is shared in the courtroom.

How do you qualify to become a CASA Volunteer?

* Willing to commit for at least 18 months;

* Able to interview a variety of sources and remain objective in your recommendations;

* Effectively communicate orally and written;

*Willing to go through an in-depth training class;

* Pass a background check.

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Canadian County CASA is located in the Juvenile Justice Center,
7905 East Highway 66 
Phone: 405-264-5520      Fax: 405-264-5609
Traci Owens, Director, Traci@canadiancountycasa.org
Debra Essinger, Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer@canadiancountycasa.org
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