1021 Broadway Street
5th Floor Buffalo, NY 14212
www.eriemha.org
Jodi Johnson, Director
716-886-1242 x318
Fax
716-881-6428
Primary Services
Guardians ad Litem
Description
A volunteer organization that advocates for abused and neglected children involved in Erie County Family Court. Volunteers receive 30 hours of training, are sworn in by a judge, and are appointed to a case to advocate for the best interests of the children involved in the dependency system. Duties include attending Court, submitting written and/or verbal reports to the Court, visiting the children at least once per month, and interacting with medical and school personnel and the families involved. Volunteer training occurs at least twice per year.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
CASA must be appointed by Erie County Family Court Judges on child abuse and neglect cases.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Court appointed; people interested in becoming a CASA should contact the office by phone or email.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Nov 16, 2020
Contacts
Jodi N. Johnson (Primary)
Director
johnson@mhawny.org
716-886-1242 x318