Advocate for Children in Foster Care

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Richmond Court Appointed Special Advocates is currently in need of volunteers to serve children in our community. CASA volunteers advocate so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, and have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive. They make sure the child’s needs are heard - in the community and in the courtroom - and serve as a caring, consistent adult in a child’s life. They are individuals from all walks of life who are willing to dedicate their time to looking out for a child’s best interests.

CASA volunteers get to know the child and gather information from everyone involved in his or her life, including parents, relatives, foster parents, teachers, doctors, lawyers, social workers and other service providers. CASA volunteers use the information gathered to provide a report to the judge, advocating for the child’s best interests.

CASAs make sure children don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social services systems. Each volunteer will stay with a case until it is closed and the child is in a safe, permanent home. For some children in foster care, their CASA may be the only constant adult presence in their lives. Richmond CASA urgently needs more volunteers to fill this important role.

Richmond CASA is a program of Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). For more information, visit grscan.com/be-a-casa or email heather.farber@richmondgov.com.

Please note that indicating your interest for volunteering at this time is not a firm commitment. CASA volunteers must submit an application, complete background checks and go through training.