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Court Appointed Special Advocates are needed

Published: Feb. 8, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. PSTUpdated: Feb. 7, 2013 at 10:51 p.m. PST
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Volunteers are needed for being a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Benton and Franklin counties.

Volunteers help investigate a child's history, advocate for services and appropriate placement, and make recommendations to the judge on the child's behalf.

Three-day CASA training classes are offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8, 15 and 23. Attendance at all three classes is required. Deadline to register is Feb. 15.

To register, call Tikva Glantz at 509-783-2151, Ext. 2456 or email tikav.glantz@co.benton.wa.us.

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