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Volunteer and Children Statistics
for Franklin County CASA
in 2009
Volunteers:
There were 32
female, 5 male volunteers ranging from 23 to 67 years in age.
Volunteers have a vast background of experience and education
ranging from completing their GED to being a post-graduate. Over
half of the CASAs have a college education. 67% of the CASA
volunteers work full time while others work part-time, are not
employed and/or retired. In 2009 the CASAs gave 1941 hours of
volunteer service for children!
Children in 2009:
Advocated for 70
children. 34 female, 36 male ranging from infant to 21 years. 58%
of the children served were between the ages of 6 to 15 years. 77%
of the children were Caucasian. 22 children found permanency in
2009, 8 were adopted, 9 returned to their family of origin, 1 gained
guardianship, and one gained their independence. 3 children had
their case closed for other reasons. Majority of children have
their case closed within one to two years with a CASA volunteer
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