What We Do
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained community volunteer appointed by a Family Court Judge to represent the best interests of a child who is in the foster care system. CASA volunteers advocate for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
They work as facilitators to secure resources and services such as therapeutic evaluations for a child, tutoring services, educational resources, medical services, etc. One of the primary benefits of the CASA program is that, unlike other professionals who change throughout the case, the CASA volunteer is a consistent figure and provides continuity for the child.
How Does a CASA Change a Child's Life?
- Ensure that a child is placed with loving, consistent caregivers
- Help children and families access services that promote healing
- Identify barriers to a family's engagement in services and find ways to reduce or eliminate them
- Advocate for appropriate medical services and educational placement and services
- Help older youth prepare for independent living
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