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National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association

The National CASA Association is a network of 1,000 program offices that are recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings.

CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

Independent research has demonstrated that children with a CASA volunteer are substantially less likely to spend time in long-term foster care and less likely to reenter care.

Our vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.


The Details

  • Address
    100 W. Harrison, North Tower, suite 500Seattle, WA 98119
  • Contact
    • Volunteer Recruiter
  • Phone
    • (206) 270-0072
  • Fax
    • (206) 270-0078
  • Website
  • Interest Area
    • Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Community

Average Review 5 reviews

Would you recommend National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association?

by janet b. (February 8, 2012)
I am currently in CASA training and after volunteering other places I've still felt disconnected, as if I wasn't helping 'my cause'. CASA has filled that void as I know that working as a CASA is a gift from God and that He is using the unique gifts He gave me for greater good. Having the opportunity to be an advocate for a hurt child is truly a gift and will not only, hopefully, make the life of a child better, but mine as well. Children are rays of light and I am honored to be able to serve them in this role as to aid in their rehabilitation after trauma. CASA of Lexington staff is amazing and the training is great. thanks Lexington CASA for all that you do.
by KRISTYNA W. from NEENAH, WI (August 5, 2011)
I love the staff that work with CASA of Brown County - it's a great place to volunteer!
by Teresa B. (May 30, 2011)
As a therapist and counselor in a residential facility with court placed children I have seen CASA members facilitate and advocate for children. Often the CASA worker is the only person that really knows the child and takes the time to find out what is in their best interest. They are the voice the child doesn't have.
by maureen c. (April 18, 2011)
I think this is a wonderful organization because so many of our children do not have a voice and with someone in their corner willing to fight for their rights is always a blessing!
by sabrina a. (February 5, 2011)
I have many friends that have ambition, compassion, and a compelling sense of responsibility to give back to society, but they don't know where to go for the help needed to match their interest with an organization. I stumbled across your website by accident, and found a tremendous relief that there is a program that fills the "void" I have been longing to fill for so long. A descriptive, and precise way to match my interests with an organization.
 

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