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HELP NEEDED FOR NEGLECTED, ABUSED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN
We’ve all heard and read about children shuttled from foster home to foster
home. An organization is helping some of these children in Carroll County and
elsewhere. Russ Sarner made a presentation at the Labor Day Women’s Club
Meeting explaining the way CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) can help
these and other children who are often lost in the system due to the lack of
time or funds which cause harried social workers, police, parents and foster
parents to leave them in an impossible situation. This often causes the child
to get in trouble and continue to be in trouble for the rest of their lives.
CASA volunteers seek out the details and submit a report to the judge
recommending the best possible result for the individual child. The goal is to
see the child has the best safe, permanent home available to him or her. To
volunteer you must be 21 years of age or older, attend a 32-hour training
session and an 8-hour courtroom observation before being certified. You are
also required to commit for one year of service.
Classes will begin in October at the First Baptist Church in Carrollton,
Monday and Thursday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is a very rewarding way to spend
your time and, if you're interested, call Russ Sarner
Holly Klass
Women’s Club Publicity
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