A child in foster care needs an advocate. They need YOU.

See why YOU should become a CASA volunteer

Register for an Information Session

Attending an information session is the first step toward advocating for a child in foster care.

Attend a no-commitment information session to learn about the role and responsibilities of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate volunteer—speaking up for children in foster care.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the application and training process.

If it’s not the right time to attend an Information Session now, but you want to stay in touch, fill in the form below

CASA volunteers change lives.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the foster care system.

CASA volunteers make a difference.

CASA has been best described as the "eyes and ears" of the court and often acts as the "arms and legs" of an overworked child protective system. 

CASA volunteers are appointed by the Family Court Judge to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. The primary responsibilities of a CASA volunteer are as follows:

  • Visit with the child: Maintain a consistent and regular visiting schedule with the child, a minimum of once per month.

  • Gather information: Review documents and records and interview the children, family members, and professionals in their lives.

  • Court reports: Provide written reports to the court in preparation for all court proceedings.

  • Attend court: Advocate for the child’s best interests “Be the Safety Net”: Seek cooperative solutions among individuals and organizations involved in the children’s lives.

  • Recommend services: Ensure that the children are receiving appropriate services by keeping the parties involved informed of any needs currently not being addressed. Bring concerns about the child’s health, education, mental health, etc. to the court’s immediate attention.

  • Monitor case plans and court orders: Assist the Court by reporting any deviation from what the court has ordered for the life of the case.

Requirements

  • All CASA volunteers need to be fluent in spoken and written English. CASA volunteers who are English/Spanish bilingual are especially needed.

  • CASA volunteers must be 21 years of age or older.

  • CASA volunteers must have lived in the US for a minimum of 5 years.

  • CASA volunteers must be able to drive and have access to a car.

  • Volunteers must complete the entire 36-hour training program, background checks, and application process.