Advocate

CASA programs and their volunteers exist solely to help vulnerable children.  CASA volunteers stand up for abused and neglected children in Court, advocating for their best interests.  CASA volunteers seek to ensure that:

• The child receives the services they need
• The child is not moved from placement to placement
• The child spends as little time as possible in an out-of-home placement before reaching permanency
• The child reached the goal of "permanency" either with their natural family or through adoption
  
• The child is protected from further risk of harm

      The CASA volunteer communicates through reports to the Judge and other parties at the time of Court hearings and other agency meetings.  The CASA volunteer makes common-sense recommendations to help the Court determine and expedite the best permanency plan for their child.  The Court Report given to the Judge is essential to the Judge presiding over the child's case and is often considered to be the most important guiding factor in the Judge's decision.  The CASA volunteer attends educational meetings and any other appointment that pertains to their child.

The CASA volunteer gives to the child what no one else in the child welfare system can - their undivided, individual attention.

Become A Volunteer Today!

Download and fill out the Volunteer Application, and have three references fill out the Volunteer Reference form.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Reference Form

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call
856-459-0061.