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How does a CASA volunteer differ from a Department of Social Services case worker?

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How does a CASA volunteer differ from a Department of Social Services case worker?

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DSS Case workers are employed by county government. They sometimes work on as many as 10-20 cases at a time. The CASA volunteer carries only 1 or 2 cases at a time. The CASA volunteer does not replace the case worker on a case who provides direct service to the family. The CASA volunteer is an independent appointee of the court and may make suggestions to the court independent of county agency restrictions.