$10
Raised of $1,000
What is CASA?
CASA recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who advocate on behalf of children whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are in Monroe County Family Court as a result of neglecting and/or abusing their children. CASAs – or Court Appointed Special Advocates – collect their own information, get to know each child on their case, and write reports directly to the court, allowing the Judge to have a more well-rounded picture of the child(ren) they’re making decisions about. Advocates state their concerns regarding the child’s best interests.
Mission
CASA’s mission is to train and supervise a diverse group of volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These children are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes. CASA’s goal is that all children have a safe, permanent home as soon as possible.
Vision
CASA’s vision is to match a CASA volunteer advocate with every child or youth who has been abused or
neglected.
