Become a CASA Volunteer

What is a CASA?

CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provide a powerful voice of advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

With comprehensive training and dedicated support from our staff, our CASA volunteers champion the rights and well-being of each child.

Through interviews with teachers, resource parents, attorneys, caseworkers, counselors, birth parents, medical professionals and family members, CASA volunteers gather information about each child’s situation. They use this information to advocate for the child’s best interests in court, investigating their cases and recommending the best course of action for a safe and permanent home.

Together, we form a close-knit community, collaborating with the courts, child protective services, and other stakeholders to swiftly secure safe, permanent homes for the children in care. Beyond the courtroom, we raise awareness, inspire change and shape a future where every child in Lane County can grow up in a safe, loving environment.

CASA volunteers play a vital role in ensuring that children in care have a chance at a brighter future.