CASA - Voices for Children (Benton County)
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Justice & Legal
Location
129 NW 4th Street #BCorvallis, OR 97330 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.casa-vfc.orgOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of CASA is to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We train and support quality volunteers to advocate for children to ensure they have a safe, permanent, nurturing home. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for upcoming pre-service training. Please contact us or visit our website for more information.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.