CASA volunteers needed for foster kids

By Angela Decker,

Published August 13, 2024 at 10:31 AM PDT

Students make their way to class for the first day of school at Tustin Ranch Elementary School in Tustin on Aug. 12, 2021. — -

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jackson and Josephine Counties provide specially trained community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in pursuit of safe and permanent homes.

Volunteers are needed and training starts in October.

Jackson County CASA Program Manager Cristina Petrone joins the JX, along with Josephine County CASA Program Director Heather Brown, to discuss the details.

To reach either organization:

Jackson County CASA 541-734-2272
Josephine County CASA 541-474-5486

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