Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

provided by Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rochester/Monroe County

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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rochester and Monroe County

99 Exchange Boulevard
Room 272
Rochester NY 14614
Service/Intake:
585-371-3981
(Program Executive Director)
Main:
585-371-3980
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Bus Service:

Public transportation available.

Disabilities Access:

Fully ADA compliant and accessible.

Email:
CASA​@CASARochester.org

* Offers advocacy by court-appointed volunteers for children in the court system in cases of abuse and/or neglect. 

* Provides independent investigation of the children's environments, safety, health, education and visitation and others as needed. 

* Presents concerns to the court, attorney, and caseworker and others. 

* Advocates for permanent placement, monitors court action plans and reports progress to the court and all parties. 

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Eligibility: Volunteers: Ages 21 years or older. Background checks. Successful completion of an extensive training program. Children: Must be assigned by Family Court judge. Any party to the case may request a CASA be appointed.

Application Process: Volunteers apply on-line or through National CASA to become a volunteer advocate. For families and children wishing to have a CASA assigned: must be involved in neglect or abuse case and have attorney request CASA be assigned by the Family Court judge.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: Call for information.

Coverage Note: Monroe County.

Cultural Competency: Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff

Languages: American Sign Language, Spanish - Staff provides service in language offered, Language line

 

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rochester/Monroe County is a diverse group of volunteers, appointed by Family Court judges, that advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected and are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes.