CASA of Decatur County
Address
71 W Main Street
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-2632
AKA:
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Decatur County, Decatur County CASA
Description:
CASA's mission is to advocate for hope, healing, and permanency for abused and neglected children in juvenile court by providing trained volunteer advocates in Decatur County.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
If interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, complete the online volunteer interest form or call the office.
Program Fees:
No fee for clients; $40 background check/fingerprinting fee for potential volunteers
Eligibility:
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.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
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 30-35 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)
71 W Main Street
Decaturville, TN 38329
Contacts
Pamela Bartholomew
Primary Contact
Executive Director
(731) 852-2632
Phone Numbers
Local
(731) 852-2632
Fax
(731) 852-3241
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
Eligibility
Abused or neglected children in the coverage area.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Ordered by the court.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Decatur County
- Decatur 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
Eligibility
Abused or neglected children in the coverage area.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Ordered by the court
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Decatur County
- Decatur County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. A CASA volunteer provides a judge with carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about that child's future. The CASA volunteer must determine if it is in a child's best interest to stay with his or her parents or guardians, be placed in foster care, be placed with other relatives, or be freed for permanent adoption. To prepare a recommendation, the CASA volunteer talks with the child, parents, family members, social workers, school officials, health providers and others who are knowledgeable about the child's history. The CASA volunteer also reviews all records pertaining to the child -- school, medical and caseworker reports; and other documents. A CASA volunteer usually spends about 10 hours doing research and conducting interviews prior to the first court appearance. More complicated cases take longer. Once initiated into the system, volunteers work about 10-15 hours a month and handle one or two cases at a time.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
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 30-35 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.
Fees
$40 fee for fingerprinting and background check for potential volunteers.
Intake Procedure
Call the office for more information.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Decatur County
- Decatur County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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