CASA Request Form

CASA Volunteer Advocates are community members trained to recognize and understand the educational, social-emotional, and physical needs of vulnerable children and to fight for their best interests in court.

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CASA Volunteer Advocates handle only one case at a time, giving them the time to thoroughly explore the history and circumstances of each child.

 

CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by a Family Court judge. CASA volunteers:

• Get to know the child by meeting with them at least once a month;

• Identify the child’s needs by gathering information from teachers, parents, service providers and other persons of support;

• Report their observations and recommendations to the Judge in every court hearing involving the child;

• Work alongside attorneys and social workers as an official of the judicial proceedings to advocate for the best interest of the child;

• Remain a consistent adult in the life of the child throughout their journey in family court;

• Ensure children are in a safe home, receive proper medical care and have receive the support needed to be successful in school.

 

Children with a CASA receive more court-ordered services, spend less time in out-of-home care and are more likely to succeed in school.

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If you would like a court appointed special advocate (CASA) to be assigned to your child(ren)'s case, please complete the form below. The final decision as to whether a CASA becomes assigned to your case will be made by the presiding family court judge. CASA can not guarantee assignment.