CASA Volunteer

Are you interested in supporting and making a difference for the nearly 1700 foster children and youth in care in St. Louis? Join CASA of St. Louis!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) have the opportunity to be an advocate for a foster child’s best interest and provide them an independent voice for the duration of the time they are in care. CASA volunteers spend time with the child(ren) and gather information from others involved in their lives (teachers, foster parents, doctors, etc) in order to make recommendations to the judge and other team members as to what best serves the child. Children who are served by a CASA are more likely to have a plan for permanency, perform better in school, will have more services ordered, and spend less time in foster care than children not supported by a CASA. You could be that stepping stone in changing the outcome!

As a CASA volunteer you will receive pre-service and continuing education training and will be supported by a professional supervisor skilled in child welfare to guide you. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and no special education or experience is required. You have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated volunteer corps that serve as sworn officers of the court!

CASA got you curious? Contact us today or visit stlcasa.org to learn more about volunteering!