Child advocates needed to help with child abuse/neglect cases

Dubois County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is holding an additional training class this month to meet the demand for volunteers caused by an increase in local cases of child abuse and neglect.

The CASA program which has over 55 volunteers is not able to serve all of the children currently in the system.

“Our wait list continues to grow so we are putting a call out to potential volunteers with more urgency, hoping we can bring in more volunteers this month,” said Deena Hubler, CASA Director.

Applications are currently being accepted for a training scheduled to start on May 24. Classes will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for six weeks.

CASA volunteers are community members trained to represent children who are part of the court system due to abuse or neglect. Over 150 Dubois County children need a CASA each year.

“We hope that anyone who has been considering joining our cause will see that now, more than ever, we need people who can help,” Hubler said.

An August training will also still be held for anyone unavailable for the May session. The August classes will be held in the evening.

For additional information, contact Deena Hubler at (812) 639-0143 or visit duboiscountycasa.org.