We partner with the CASA's by providing volunteers that would like to advocate as a CASA for a child in need. When spending time with their child they can do things like go for an ice cream, on a hike, play at a park, watch a movie, grab a bite to eat or other fun things. CASA's meet with their child at least once a month to spend time or to go to court with them on the months when they have a court date pending. CASA's have the unique role of making reccomendations to the court on the child's behalf. Children that are assigned CASA's are usually in the greatest need. Children can range from 6-18 and some youth are in extended foster care, typically ages 18-21. CASA's advocate for a child's personal, academic and personal needs. ![]() Car, CA driver's license and valid car insurance requiredĬASA's, known as "Voices for Children" really have a special role in the life of a foster youth.We are honored to partner with them and we are ecstatic to be apart of the Just in Time extended community. This made us even more intent on finding ways to help them meet the needs of these young adults. ![]() We want to acknowledge that during Covid, Just in Time was one of the few foster youth service organizations that did not close or minimize services, which means that they were greatly impacted absorbing the over flow of other organizations that did not do the same. Here at Step Up Foster Youth Mentors, we partner with them to provide mentors/coaches to young adults, scholarship funds, home goods and furniture for foster youth moving into their first place, and welcome baskets for their move ins. Some of the services provided are for emergency needs, housing, transportation, education, career guidance, money management, and healh/wellness. Just in time helps young adults age 18-26, that are transitioning out of the foster care system.Through their community based approach and services that address the needs of youth wherever they are, Just in Time looks at the whole person and provides resources to help them navigate accordingly. ![]() Our current Mentor and Advocate partnerships are with Just in Time and the CASA program. That is paid for by the organization, not the applicant.įor information on our next Orientations email us at or visit us at /StepUpMentors This two hour orientation will give you an overview of both programs, give you some tips on how to set up a firm foundation for a relationship with your youth/young adult, and go over the resources our ministry offers our foster youth.Īll volunteers require a background check, finger printing and medical exam. The First Step in the process is to attend a Mentor and Advocate Orientation.
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