Informational meetings are scheduled in El Dorado County for people interested in helping abused or neglected children as they move through the court system.
CASA El Dorado seeks volunteers to serve as court appointed special advocates. Youngsters who find themselves in the court system because of abuse or neglect need someone to listen to them and serve as their voice in court proceedings.
Trained volunteers with the Court Appoint Special Advocates program are appointed by judges to assist vulnerable children.
Informational meetings for prospective volunteers will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Centro, 385 Main St., Placerville, and from 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Starbucks, 3317 Coach Lane, Cameron Park.
Training classes will begin in January and May.
For more information, call CASA El Dorado at (530) 621-6760.
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El Dorado agency helps children in court
By Cathy Locke
clocke@sacbee.com
Published: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916) 773-7451.
CASA El Dorado Helps Children in Court
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