Stand Up For A Child

When a volunteer advocate is appointed to a child's case he or she is responsible for taking the time to find out as much as possible about that child. Volunteers review records, interview parents, talk to teachers, neighbors and, most importantly, the child.

CASA volunteers then appear in court to recommend to the judge the actions and services that meet that particular child's needs at that particular moment in his or her life and for the child's future.

CASA volunteers come from all walks of life, with a variety of professional, educational, and ethnic backgrounds. All it takes is a desire to help children and the dedication to stay involved for the life of a case (approximately 24 months). It takes objectivity, communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to respectfully work with a variety of people.