Advocates for Families CASA Program

Mission Statement

The mission of the Advocates For Families Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad litem Program is to recruit, screen, train, guide, supervise and support qualified CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates), who are appointed by the Ashland County Juvenile Court Judge as Guardians ad Litem (GAL). The CASA/GAL volunteers will provide quality advocacy and thoroughly researched, independent, and objective recommendations to the court for children who are before the court as a result of abuse, neglect, or dependency as defined by the Ohio Revised Code. CASA/GAL recommendations will be true to our understanding of each child’s best interest, will prioritize children’s safety and, wherever possible, preserve connections to their families.