A Voice for a Child

Court Appointed Special Advocates are trained by our organization to provide high quality advocacy for abused and neglected children in the family court system.

CASA’s are appointed by the Court to act as advocates in child protective proceedings. It is the CASA’s mandate to provide an independent assessment of all aspects of a child’s life to the court, based on what is best for the child. All persons or things affecting the child’s physical, mental and emotional well-being are to be a part of the assessment. The advocate meets with the child and other parties and presents facts and recommendationsto the Court through written and oral reports; consults with the child’s attorney and social worker on different aspects of the case including whether it should be brought back for a hearing if circumstances change and Advocates for caregiver compliance with court orders. If the child is not in the home, the CASA is expected to view interaction between the child and his or her parent(s), if at all possible. This will include observing supervised visitation (subject to the caseworker’s approval). The Advocate should be involved in case planning conferences, attend hearings and may be called as a witness. On the child’s behalf, CASA’s seek provision of a permanent family environment that is both safe and nurturing.

In general, the CASA is not to provide services, but assemble and provide information that, based on findings, describes needed services.

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• No Donation

Watch our video to learn more: What is a CASA Volunteer?