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Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tribal Court Appointed Special
Advocate (CASA) Program
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"Speaking for ChildrenYouth"
Each year, approximately 780,000 children in the U.S. are caught in
the court and child welfare maze because they are unable to live safely
at home.
Approximately 13,965 children in the state of Oregon have been in
foster care at least once during the past year.
Currently, there are approximately 87 Grand Ronde children in foster
care. Half of those children are wards of the Tribal Court right here in
the Grand Ronde Community.
The Grand Ronde Tribal Court ia looking for committed, caring volun
teers who want to help these children by advocating for the child. The
Tribal Court CASA Program will train all volunteer advocates. Give
these children a voice during this difficult time, help these children to
receive the services they need, stay connected to their culture and find
safe permanent homes.
If you would Ilk more Information on how to volunteer and batter aarva our Tribal Children, plaaaa
datach and comptota thla form and return tt to: Tribal Court Program Specialist, 9615 Grand
Ronda Road, Grand Rondo, Oregon 97347. For additional Information, call 503-879-4623 or -mail:
Julls.bosKhomttorandronda.org
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invocation at tha opaning of tha Oragon Stata Sanata sassion at tha
State Capital building in Salem on Wednesday, May 11. Tribal Council
member Steve Bobb Sr. also gave the.invocation at tha opening of tha
Oregon House of Representatives session at tha same time.
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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES
. The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant
positions.
Veterans' Special Event Board 1 Vacancy
Culture Committee 1 Vacancy
Rodeo Special Event Board 1 Vacancy
Cultural Trust Board 2 Vacancy
Ceremonial Hunt Board 1 Vacancy
Social Services Committee 1 Vacancy
Fish & Wildlife- 2 Vacancy
Education Committee 1 Vacancy
Please send completed applications to Dakota Whitecloud, Tribal
Council Relations Coordinator, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde,
OR 97347.
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