How are volunteers matched with children?
Upon receipt of an Order appointing a CASA form the Court, staff refers to each volunteer’s areas of interest or strength (from application and interview material). In addition, CASA staff develops a profile of the child and family situation from consulting with involved professionals before deciding upon a match. The case supervisor will then call that potential volunteer, briefly describe the childs needs/situation, and give the volunteer an opportunity to make a decision about the assignment. If the volunteer accepts the assignment, an initial supervision meeting is arranged, during which a case plan is developed for the volunteer to begin working on the case.
