Exploring Roles in the ECE Field: Local & State Levels
Because I’m attempting to explore how we can have a center,
or programs in place that addresses the needs of the whole child as we seek to
aid the healthy development of a child’s well-being, I chose to take a closer
look at (CASA), which means Court
Appointed Special Advocacy. I learned about CASA when I worked for a short
time as a CPS, Child Protective Services Conservatorship Worker. During my training,
I saw CASA at our office in meetings with family members of children who were
removed from their family home because it was deemed unsafe for the child to
continue living there, and I also saw CASA in every court hearing standing up
for children. In each case heard in court someone from CASA was there
participating in the case because a CASA worker, or volunteer speaks up for
that child in order to help the child find safety and happiness in his/her life.
These cases were determining decisions for the permanent removal of the child,
or children of the case, or safe placements for the child, or children of that
particular case.
Children’s Advocacy
Centers of Texas, Inc. (CACTX)
CACTX, was founded in 1994 and had 13 local centers, but
today it had 69 established centers. They believe in the power of collective
voices for a successful change that will have an impact in the lives of
children who are scared victims of abuse and violence. They believe that “the
eradication of child abuse and neglect in our society begins with building informed
empowered communities that stand ready to embrace this issue with courage,
making it top priority”. The “heart of their mission is the commitment to
support the sustainability of local children’s advocacy centers so that they
may continue to help young victims rebuild their lives”.
Organizations I’d
like to work for are:
Texas Children’s
Hospital: Bereavement Coordinator- Palliative Care Services, as I
understand it this position allows you to be in the place of the arrangements
of a child’s hospital stay who may be in a Hospice type of stay, and consoling
family members after the unfortunate death of a child while in the hospital
etc.
Texas Children’s
Hospital: Animal Assisted Therapy Coordinator- Child Play Life Therapy
Department: Child Life Play Therapy, children to gain a sense of mastery offering
play and learning experiences, and encourages family and peer interactions
through animal assisted therapy. Supports the emotional developmental and
social needs of children in care offering play & learning experiences.
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