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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 344077" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I spent three years as a GAL which is the equivalent of CASA. Although in Florida you can and often do get requested to take multiple cases, you can refuse to add a second or a third to your plate. Where we live there is a huge shortage of trained volunteers and an overwhelming need for help.</p><p> </p><p>After three years I decided to move on to a Statewide committee in lieu of continuting with the local courts. CASA will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference working "in the best interests of the child". Some cases are short. Others can continue literally for years. The time invested varies greatly and the emotional investment can, on occasion, be huge. In a number of cases my recommendations were contrary to DCF which was a bit "hairy". In every single case, however, the Judge not only studied my report and recommendations with an open mind but ruled in agreement with my GAL position.</p><p> </p><p>Because GAL and CASA volunteers are not trained social workers there are a <strong>few </strong>who are off target but from my personal experience the vast majority are dependable caring citizens who sincerely advocate for the child. Keeping the appropriate distance is hard to do as Warrior Moms tend to want to save the child by incorporating him/her into their normal life. Not.</p><p>Also (not to be negative...just truthful) GALs and Casa members have to do home visits and interview everyone who is part of the child's life. <strong>Sometimes </strong>it is a bit intimidating to visit</p><p>neighborhoods so unlike your own.</p><p> </p><p>All in all. Go for it. You can make a difference. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 344077, member: 35"] I spent three years as a GAL which is the equivalent of CASA. Although in Florida you can and often do get requested to take multiple cases, you can refuse to add a second or a third to your plate. Where we live there is a huge shortage of trained volunteers and an overwhelming need for help. After three years I decided to move on to a Statewide committee in lieu of continuting with the local courts. CASA will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference working "in the best interests of the child". Some cases are short. Others can continue literally for years. The time invested varies greatly and the emotional investment can, on occasion, be huge. In a number of cases my recommendations were contrary to DCF which was a bit "hairy". In every single case, however, the Judge not only studied my report and recommendations with an open mind but ruled in agreement with my GAL position. Because GAL and CASA volunteers are not trained social workers there are a [B]few [/B]who are off target but from my personal experience the vast majority are dependable caring citizens who sincerely advocate for the child. Keeping the appropriate distance is hard to do as Warrior Moms tend to want to save the child by incorporating him/her into their normal life. Not. Also (not to be negative...just truthful) GALs and Casa members have to do home visits and interview everyone who is part of the child's life. [B]Sometimes [/B]it is a bit intimidating to visit neighborhoods so unlike your own. All in all. Go for it. You can make a difference. DDD [/QUOTE]
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