CASA of Bedford, Coffee, and Franklin Counties
Address
1301 E. Carroll Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 455-7426
AKA:
CASA Works, Inc., Court Appointed Special Advocates
Description:
CASA's mission is to advocate for hope, healing, and permanency for abused and neglected children in court by providing trained volunteer advocates in Bedford, Coffee, and Franklin Counties. CASA recruits, qualifies, trains, and supervises court appointment volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused and neglected.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
April 5, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities:
Advocates/Volunteers must be 21 years old, complete interview and background check that occurs before the volunteer goes through pre-service training, and attend a 36-hour pre-service training; CASA programs typically ask that the volunteer commit a year to the organization as the lifetime of the case is estimated to last that long.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1301 E. Carroll Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Contacts
Wanda Strayhorn
Dana Farris
Shanequa Perkins
Teresa Barber
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(931) 455-7426
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Access, Designated Parking
Services
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Description
CASA volunteers advocate for children in court, often representing them in foster care matters.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
N/A
Eligibility
Abused or neglected children in the coverage area. Becoming a CASA volunteer advocate means you are: willing to participate in an in-depth 36-hour training program, able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, able to pass an extensive background check, and over the age of 21.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Ordered by a juvenile judge or a county juvenile court. If interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, complete the online volunteer interest form or call the office.
Service Area
Bedford, Coffee, and Franklin counties.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Coffee County
- Franklin County
- Bedford County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
A trained CASA volunteer usually acts as an advocate for children in foster care, though they may also assist with other issues.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
N/A
Eligibility
Children ages 0-18 who have been abused and neglected. Becoming a CASA volunteer advocate means you are: willing to participate in an in-depth 36-hour training program, able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, able to pass an extensive background check, and over the age of 21.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Ordered by a juvenile judge our a county juvenile court judge. If interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, complete the online volunteer interest form or call the office.
Service Area
Coffee, Bedford, and Franklin counties.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Coffee County
- Franklin County
- Bedford County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
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