Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (CASA) provides trained Volunteers and professional staff to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and youth, promoting and supporting safe, permanent and nurturing homes for these victims in the child welfare system, the community, and before the courts of the 16th Judicial District of Virginia.
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PIEDMONT CASA TRAINS AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHOSE CASES ARE BEFORE THE COURTS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, ALBEMARLE COUNTY, LOUISA COUNTY, AND GREENE COUNTY. VOLUNTEERS ATTEND A 42-HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM AND BECOME SKILLED ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO KEEP THEM SAFE. THE VOLUNTEERS WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, JUDGES, THERAPISTS, LAWYERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS AND OTHERS TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH AND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE CHILD'S CIRCUMSTANCES. CASA VOLUNTEERS MEET WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT LEAST MONTHLY (USUALLY MORE OFTEN), AND PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PLANNING MEETINGS, SPECIAL EDUCATION PLANNING MEETINGS, FAMILY TREATMENT COURT CASE STAFFINGS, AND OTHER CHILD-SPECIFIC TREATMENT TEAM MEETINGS. THE VOLUNTEERS USE THE INFORMATION GATHERED IN THESE INVESTIGATIONS TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COURT THAT ARE IN THE CHILD'S BEST INTERESTS AND ASSURE THE CHILD IS RECEIVING ALL APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY SERVICES. IN FY 2019, 23 NEW CASA VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED; 117 PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS SERVED 273 CHILDREN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Piedmont court appointed special advocates, (casa) inc. provides trained volunteers and professional staff to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and youth, promoting and supporting safe, permanent and nurturing homes for these victims in the child welfare system, the community, and before the courts of the 16th judicial district of virginia.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Piedmont court appointed special advocates, (casa) inc. provides trained volunteers and professional staff to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and youth, promoting and supporting safe, permanent and nurturing homes for these victims in the child welfare system, the community, and before the courts of the 16th judicial district of virginia.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is VA.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 12 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$88,446.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $786,476 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $67,967 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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