Monroe County CASA needs Child Visit Monitors, a position created in 2018 to help observe the situation of children on CASA’s waitlist. A Child Visit Monitor will help to monitor the children through monthly visits until a CASA advocate is available. The Child Visit Monitor will visit a child or sibling group each month in the current placement location and then report back to CASA staff. Child Visit Monitors also help transition a case to a CASA advocate, allowing a smoother transition for the child(ren) involved.
Community members interested in becoming a Child Visit Monitor must be 21 years of age or older, have access to the internet for visit reporting, and be willing to travel outside Monroe County for visits if needed. This volunteer position requires approximately three hours per month of volunteer time and at least one year of service. A CVM does not go to court or participate in other case-related meetings. This is a great volunteer opportunity for someone interested in the CASA program but cannot commit the time to be an advocate.
CASA's waitlist of children in need of an advocate is growing. The Child Visit Monitor position is vital in helping us monitor these cases while waiting for an available advocate.
To apply for the Child Visit Monitor training position, please visit www.monroecountycasa.org/volunteer or call 812-333-2272 for more information. Child Visit Monitor trainings are scheduled on an as-needed basis and last approximately 8 hours, typically spread over a weekend.
