CASA, A Voice for Children

Since 1996, CASA has helped thousands of abused and neglected children in foster care. These children are victims of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and severe neglect. By state statute, there is only one CASA program in each county. CASA meets with the child weekly, forming a trusting relationship with the child and assessing their needs. During the time a child is in the foster care system, they will have, on average, five different social workers and three foster care placements. CASA is the only consistent adult who follows the child throughout the time they are in foster care. We build trusting relationships with the children, providing a caring, stable, and consistent adult to help children cope with adversity and develop resilience. Long-term, stable, and positive relationships with a trained adult are the single most important factor influencing positive outcomes for children in foster care. We provide educational, emotional, physical, and early intervention services for children of all ages. CASA provides children with essential and non-essential items. We love it when we can make a child’s day with the gift of a new backpack, bike, books, and other items.