CHILD WELFARE PROJECT
Junior Auxiliary is dedicated to helping all of the less fortunate, and each Chapter must implement general welfare work that is greatly needed. Since Junior Auxiliary gives primary consideration to children, each Chapter is required to have at least one National Service Project (Child Welfare) for which it has full administrative responsibility, meaning the Chapter initiates the project, executes the project, and reserves the right to continue or terminate the project. The Chapter may work with other agencies or enlist services from other individuals. But Child Welfare is more than filling a one-time need. It is a continued personalized involvement.
The objective of Child Welfare is to break the cycle of dependency, whether it be physical or emotional.
There are two basic requirements for a Child Welfare Project:
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The project must provide one or more of the basic necessities of life: food,clothing, shelter, and/or emotional support.
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There must be an ongoing relationship and commitment established between the Chapter member or members and the recipient.
A founding principle of Junior Auxiliary, the Child Welfare project is an objective that every Chapter, no matter what size or where located, can accomplish. The Chapter Child Welfare Project can be small, helping one family, or it can focus on a larger segment of the community, for short or long periods of time. Recognizing that a project with a broader scope may have a greater impact on improving lives in the community, the Association still requires that each Chapter have one Child Welfare project with an emphasis on direct, personal commitment.
JA OF OXFORD CHILD WELFARE PROJECT: CASA Cares
What is CASA?
CASA of Lafayette County is an organization whose purpose is to train volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in court proceedings to ensure every child is in a safe and permanent home.
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Mission Statement
CASA of Lafayette County advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children through the service of trained, court-appointed community volunteers.
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How does the Junior Auxiliary of Oxford help support the mission of CASA?
The JA of Oxford works with the leadership of CASA to identify areas where donations and acts of service can help to brighten the lives of foster children in Lafayette County. This has included writing Back to School notes of encouragement as well as donating Christmas stockings filled with toiletries, books, and toys.
