The programs that I chose tailor mainly to helping low-income
families. I really want to see all
families excel, but I do know that it is harder for low-income families.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)-Is a volunteer-based
program. Volunteer advocates that are empowered
directly by the courts—offer judges the critical information they need to
ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster
care.
Crittenton Women’s Union – another non-profit organization run on a
massive scale, The organization offers endless possibilities for women by
helping them gain the required awareness, skill set and tact to not only reach
economic independence but to establish a career as well. It also provides
shelter and food to homeless families and guidance to young mothers.
Below are two jobs that I found that are available on the federal level.
Program Support Assistant-Is a federal job that provides the worker the chance to help out students financially with their student aid. This job was of interest to me because in undergrad I had the chance to work in the Financial Aid office, and I really did enjoy it.
Child Development Director-This job is located on Air Force Bases within the states.
Dear Stacia,
ReplyDeleteI am surprised to learn that the CASA position is a volunteer one and not a paid one. What if no volunteer steps forward? What and who would defend the interest of the children? I feel like this mission is very important so children have a voice and an advocate but making it a volunteer position does not give it the value it deserves.
Thanks for your post.
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ReplyDeleteI too was surprised to see that the CASA position was volunteer based. It would seem to me that a person with such an important role in a child's life should have knowledge in Child Development. Have you considered taking this position? What kind of supports does your state provide you when you take such a position. This can me a very emotionally draining job, how would you manage all of the emotions and stress.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these resources. I feel that it is very important to have a large tool box of resources for our families and children. Oftentimes, families are not aware of resources that are out there in the public that are helpful for them, and I feel that it is part of our calling to inform them of their options.
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