The first national organization that appealed to me was The Children's Rights organization. They are a national advocacy group that is currently working to "reform failing child welfare systems on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of abused and neglected children who depend on them for protection and care." This organization was founded over 15 years ago by Marcia Robinson Lowry; who has been "a leading voice on civil rights and child welfare issues nationally for more than 35 years."
Current position available: Policy Intern
Qualifications:
- Must be in graduate school or entering senior year of college
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Proficiency in word processing and internet research
- Some knowledge of the child welfare system is strongly desired, as is a beginning knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis
The second national organization/community of practice that I chose is Voices for America's Children. This is a vast community of practice that serves as a networking agent for other advocacy organizations. They assist in advocacy efforts on the federal, state and local levels all across the United States. Unfortunately, you must become a member in order to view any current positions available within their organization.
The third national organization that I chose is very near and dear to my heart. It is called CASA; Court Appointed Special Advocates. Volunteers of this organization are "appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes." From the moment I first heard about this program from a college professor, I knew that was where I wanted to be. I would give anything to be a CASA member and that is truly how I ended up at Walden University. One day I hope to be able to say that I served this organization for many many years.
Currently, CASA is only looking for volunteers.
Requirements:
- Be 21 years old
- Be willing to complete necessary background checks, provide references and participate in an interview
- Complete a minimum of 30 hours of pre-service training
- Be available for court appearances, with advance notice
- Be willing to commit to the CASA program until your first case is closed
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