CASA of Kent County Needs Volunteers, Training Starts in November
CASA of Kent County recruits local volunteers to advocate for kids in foster care, with new training beginning in November.
CASA of Kent County is recruiting volunteers to serve as advocates for children in foster care. Volunteers are matched with a child or sibling group and speak to the judge on their behalf. Training for new advocates begins in November, and it's free.
CASA of Kent County is recruiting new volunteers ahead of its November training sessions. Court Appointed Special Advocates are matched with a child or sibling group in foster care, then gather information, check in on the child, and speak directly to the judge about what's in that child's best interest. It's one of the more hands-on ways a Grand Rapids resident can show up for a kid navigating the court system — and the training doesn't cost volunteers anything. Executive Director Stephanie Sheler said the county is looking for people willing to commit to a role that sits between the child welfare system and the bench. For residents who fund and live alongside these systems, it's a rare window into how the work actually gets done. If November training sounds doable, now is the time to start. CASA of Kent County posts training dates, location, and time commitments on its website — check the details there before signing up.
