CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate; a non-profit organization that is a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 charity that recruits, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings.

Texas CASA’s brand drives awareness and initiates action to improve the lives of children in the child protection system. This document will highlight the elements we need to stay true to the brand.

Voices for Children provides Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to support children in foster care. Volunteer or donate to help ensure every child has a voice.

For external audiences, the official name of the organization—the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children—should be spelled out on the first reference in a publication. National CASA/GAL or the Association are acceptable shortened forms.

Founded in San Diego in 1980, Voices for Children is a private, nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who speak up for the needs and well-being of children in foster care.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who serve as powerful voices for abused and neglected children as they navigate through the court system. CASAs are every day community members appointed by a …

California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ensures that children & youth in the foster care system have a voice and the services they need for a stable future. A CASA volunteer, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, works one-on …

CASAs are trained and supervised volunteers who are appointed by the court to advocate for dependent children’s best interests and to “ensure each dependent child’s right to a safe, permanent home.” These volunteers undergo an extensive screening/background process and participate in 35 hours of training before serving as CASAs.

Nov 7, 2024 · Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a rewarding and important volunteer opportunity. CASAs are community volunteers who advocate for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned and are in the care of the foster care system.

CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are trained community volunteers, appointed by a judge, to represent the best interests of children. VFCM’s mission is permanency for children. Once appointed, a CASA volunteer is assigned to work one-on-one with his or her assigned child.