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CASA of Marion County
Acting as the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Court Judge, CASAs work to ensure that abused and neglected children who are in state custody get the services they need to heal from their trauma, and find safe permanent homes as quickly as possible. Upcoming Inservices
Tuesday, February 16 - 5:30 to 8:30 pm - Loucks Auditorium, Salem Library Judicial Consultation with Children, featuring Irvin Minton, DHS, Pam Sornson, Marion CASA Executive Director, Chris Olson, Polk CASA Executive Director, and Dr. Mary Lou (Marion CASA) on conducting age appropriate child interviews Welcome to our newest CASAs!
![]() 2009 Summer Training Class, Staff, and Board members
Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers who are specially trained to understand the juvenile court system and the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services. They are appointed by a Marion County Juvenile Court Judge to investigate the cases of abused and neglected children who are wards of the court. CASA Advocates keep the Judge informed of the child's health and welfare by offering carefully researched, objective and unbiased information about the child, upon which the Judge can base a decision that is truly in the child's best interest.
The CASA continues with a child's case until it is closed, ensuring the child's safety throughout the process, and keeping the child welfare and juvenile justice system alert to the child's needs.
For more information, call 503-378-6327 x369
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