A. Volunteers shall follow specific policies regarding the nature of assistance:
- 1. Provided to the guardian ad litem;
- 2. Relating to their investigative role;
- 3. Relating to monitoring compliance with court orders; and
- 4. Relating to the submission to the court of written reports.
- B. The CASA volunteer's investigation involves fact-finding via interviews, professional reports, observation of family and social interactions, and observation of the child's environment.
- C. The CASA volunteer's investigation involves the observation of the child's circumstances. CASA volunteers may conduct interviews of children; however, CASA volunteers are specifically prohibited from questioning or inquiring of the child information regarding a precipitating incident or allegation involving child abuse and neglect.
- D. The CASA volunteer should encourage interdisciplinary coordination and cooperation, whenever possible, in an effort to develop a plan of action in conjunction with other local agencies and professionals.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-151 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR240-04-3 § 3.2, eff. July 1, 1992; amended, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 5, eff. December 24, 1997; Volume 25, Issue 2, eff. October 29, 2008.