CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc.

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Location

1001 S 10th Ave.Edinburg, TX 78539 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

CASA volunteers are ordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child. All our volunteers are trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system, and the special needs of abused and neglected children. We welcome volunteers from all cultures, professions, and ethnic and educational backgrounds.

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.

Reviews

Would you recommend CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc.?
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by Angelina D. (2015-10-20 07:42:23.0)
The staff has proven time and time again to be knowledgeable, and are available for consultation day or night. CASA has given me the opportunity to develop professionally through their ongoing training opportunities. Under the direction of a great leader (present one included), CASA will continue to grow. The future of CASA is very bright because of the dedication to the work on the staff's behalf. Good job!

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