What is a Casa?

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers, just like you, who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children.

What does Casa do for abused and neglected children?

Abused and neglected children need more than the child welfare system can provide. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic and Cape Ma y Counties recruits, trains and coaches citizen-volunteers who advocate for abused children in the community and in courtroom.

What is a CASA/GAL Association?

The National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) / Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Association for Children, together with state and local member programs, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

What does a Casa volunteer do?

The volunteer is a Court Appointed Special Advocate – a CASA volunteer. He or she is trained to u nderstand the sensitive circumstances of a child living in foster care. The advocate is trained to listen to the child and all those involved in what can often be very complicated cases.