Clayton CASA: 770-477-3268
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Clayton County Juvenile Court
121 S. McDonough Street, Annex 3, Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-477-3268
Welcome to the Clayton County website that offers information about the program to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Use this site as your tool to learn more about advocacy programs and services that serve the needs of abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for the best interests of children involved in juvenile court deprivation proceedings. The ultimate goal of a CASA volunteer is to help make sure the child has a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible!
After completing 40 hours of classroom training and courtroom observations, CASA volunteers are sworn in by a juvenile court judge to provide an independent voice for children who are brought into the court. They work to learn about the child's needs and make recommendations that will help the judge make far-reaching decisions that affect the child's future.
If you are interested in volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), or would like more information on our comprehensive volunteer training program, please click here or call 678-610-1061.
UPDATES:
New Advisory Board Office!
The Friends of Clayton County CASA, Inc. now has a new office space. Located at 124 N. McDonough Street, Suite 101 in downtown Jonesboro, this office not only serves the Advisory Board, but also now staffs the Clayton County CASA Volunteer Training Supervisor and offers a training facility where all CASA Volunteer Training classes are offered.
New Volunteer Supervisor
Our program would like to welcome our newest staff member, Shawn Wooten. Shawn has been an active member of our CASA program for the past five years, serving on both foster care and GAL Custody Dispute cases. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Shawn to our team!
Volunteer Training Has Begun!!
If you missed out on this training class please plan to join us during our Summer Training, beginning either late July or early August! If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteer opportunities please contact our Training Supervisor, Becky Galbreath, at 678-610-1061. Click on the links below for detailed information on the training schedule, as well as instructions on how to apply for volunteer opportunities.
OTHER LINKS:
- Did you hear about our 2007 Established Program Award of Excellence?
- Visit our NEW Discussion Forum!
- Meet our Newly Sworn Volunteers!
- Volunteer Spotlights for 2007-2008
- Ambassadors Behind CASA (ABCs)
- Visit Georgia CASA
- Volunteer Training Schedule
- Volunteer Application
- CASA Success Stories
- 2007 Darlin' Duck Derby
- Statistics
- Motorcycle Ride
- Car Show
- Jonesboro Holiday Parade
FEBRUARY
CASA staff, volunteers, board members, and foster youth joined our state legislators on February 12, 2008 for the annual CASA and Foster Youth Day at the Capitol. CASA programs from all around the state participated. Our very own Judge Steve Teske presented an emotional and inspirational opening speech to kick of the event. If you were unable to attend this year, we hope that you can join us next year!
MARCH
Family and friends joined CASA staff, board and our court administration and judges for our 31st CASA swearing-in ceremony. With a graduating class of 24 volunteers, our CASA program is rapidly moving forward in our attempts to serve each child involved in the court system due to abuse or neglect here in Clayton County.
APRIL
On Saturday, April 26, 2008, Georgia CASA is holding their annual GA CASA State Conference. Celebrating 20 years of CASA in Georgia, the conference will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. Offering over 20 workshops and the possibility to network with 400 CASA volunteers, staff, board members, and professionals in the child welfare field, this year's conference promises to be one of the best. Keynote speaker this year is Michael Piraino, CEO of The National CASA Association. For complete conference information, including registration click on www.gacasa.org.
JUNE
On June 4, 2008, our CASA program will be celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary with a special swearing-in ceremony performed by Judge Martha Glaze. Judge Glaze was instrumental in bringing CASA into Clayton County, and it is an honor for our program that she will be participating in this event.
SEPTEMBER
Come join us for our 10th Annual Darlin' Duck Derby. In planning this year's event, it's "All About The Duck". We plan to make this event bigger and better than ever, in celebration of our tenth year! With even more prizes, food, entertainment, and fun for all, this is one duck race that you do not want to miss!! Mark your calendar for September 27, 2008, and prepared to be wowed when you join us at the Jonesboro Historic Courthouse, located at 121 S. McDonough Street in downtown Jonesboro. For more information on this year's Duck Derby, visit our website at www.ducksRcoming.com.
Interesting in volunteering?
Volunteers are always needed for CASA events!
Call 678-610-1061 to find out how you can assist in 2008. Volunteers make a difference in our lives everyday. Individual or corporate sponsors are encouraged to join us as advocates for the sake of our future leaders!