United Way of Wise County
P.O. Box 213 / 300 North Trinity, Suite C, Decatur, TX 76234
Voice & Fax: 940-627-2111 Office phone- 940-627-3684
Exec. Director: Martin Woodruff
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| Voices Advocating for Children |
Kim Martinez, Program Manager
Voices Advocating for Children
708 West Shoemaker, Ste. "A"
Decatur, Texas
940-626-8139 Office
940-626-8140 Fax
kmvoices@embarqmail.com
www.volunteervoices.com
Voices Advocating for Children is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer program advocating for the children of Wise and Jack Counties.
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Family Based Safety Services (FBSS) is a unit of Child Protective Service (CPS). If CPS investigations determine that the level of risk in the home does not warrant removal of the child(ren) from their home, services will be provided to the family by FBSS to ensure a safe and stable environment for the child(ren). A VOICES volunteer will work alongside the FBSS caseworker to ensure the family is being provided appropriate assistance, is utilizing services offered, and is following the guidelines set forth by the FBSS caseworker.
Juvenile Probation- A VOICES volunteer will be trained to mentor children who are in the Juvenile Probation system. A mentor will be asked to commit one year to mentor a child age 10-17. The mentor will maintain weekly contact with the child and monthly contact with the child’s probation officer and family. Other volunteer opportunities include providing transportation to required social services, as well as supervising any community service hour requirements as needed.
Supervised Visitation Program-VOICES will provide supervised visitations for the non-custodial parent in divorce/custody cases. VOICES will follow a court-ordered supervision schedule. Visits are charged by the hour, and fees are determined by a sliding scale, based on income and number of children.
VOICES has space available that can be utilized by Child Protective Services and law enforcement agencies in Wise and Jack Counties for children in need of emergency shelter. Volunteers will be utilized for this part of the program as needed.
VOICES has other volunteer opportunities, such as clerical, fundraising or serving on the Board of Directors.
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