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CASA of Baltimore to Hold Information Sessions Throughout July
This month CASA of Baltimore, Inc. will be holding info sessions. This is a chance to learn why you should become a CASA volunteer.
BALTIMORE−Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Baltimore, Inc., will be holding information sessions throughout the month of July. The information sessions will introduce community members to the CASA program, the role of the CASA volunteer and the importance of becoming a CASA volunteer to advocate for an abused or neglected child. The sessions will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 15, from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., at the Roland Park Branch Library (5108 Roland Ave.)
Monday, July 27th from 6:15-7:30 p.m., at the Hamilton Branch Library (5910 Harford Road)
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Tuesday, July 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Orleans Street Library (1303 Orleans Street)
Wednesday, July 29th 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Edmonson Village Library (4330 Edmonson Avenue)
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CASA of Baltimore is seeking members of the community who are age 21 or older to serve as advocates for foster youth in Baltimore City. No special experience is needed to become a CASA volunteer. After applying, the prospective volunteer will undergo screening and extensive training before being appointed by the court to a child’s case. If interested in receiving more information, please visit www.casabalt.org or email Nancy Blackwell at nblackwell@casabalt.org.
About CASA of Baltimore
Founded in 1988, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Baltimore, Inc. serves abused and neglected children by representing their voices in the Baltimore City court system and advocating for their best interests in the judicial, educational, medical and social service communities. The non-profit recruits, trains and supervises CASAs to provide written, objective recommendations to the Court; to serve as a consistent adult presence, and to monitor that child’s well-being. As advocates, the volunteers ensure that their assigned child’s best interests are heard and understood by the Court. CASA volunteers aid in the transition from the foster care system to a safe permanent home, giving hope and support to Baltimore’s children. For more information, visit www.casabalt.org. Outside of Baltimore, visit www.marylandcasa.org.
