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Every year hundreds of children are abused, neglected or abandoned by the very people they should trust to protect and love them. Because the parents are unable or unwilling to care for their children, these helpless youngsters may be placed in foster homes or group homes, and they eventually end up in juvenile court and social service systems.
Then it is up to a Judge to decide their future.
Will it be foster care?
Will they be reunited with parents after resources are provided?
Will they be adopted?
What a confusing and frightening time for a child!
CASAs, Court Appointed Special Advocates, are ordinary people with an extraordinary concern for children in need!
CASAs are
young adults,
senior citizens,
retired and professional
men and women.
They are volunteers from the community.
They complete the training certification through their local CASA office and are sworn-in by the Juvenile Judge to work alongside attorneys and social workers as appointed officers of the court. No legal experience is necessary.
CASAs are responsible for taking the time to find out as much as possible about a child. In their search for information, they review records, interview parents, talk to teachers, counselors, physicians and most importantly - the child.
CASAs then prepare a written report and appear in court to recommend to the judge what is best for the child’s future.
PLEASE OFFER YOUR HAND TO A CHILD!
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