Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

CASA are volunteers from the community who complete training that has been provided by the state or local CASA office. [1] . They are appointed by a judge, and their role is to gather information and …

With over 189,000 lifetime members across 46 US states, CASA is a national powerhouse organization building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, …

When you become a Court Appointed Special Advocate you can change the life of a child in foster care. Welcome! A Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer, or CASA, is a unique and extremely …

California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ensures that children & youth in the foster care system have a voice and the services they need for a stable future. A CASA volunteer, or Court …

Vivimos en una casa con un gran jardín.We live in a house with a big garden. Mi casa es donde mi familia y mis amigos están.My home is where my family and friends are. La casa se hace cargo de …

Nov 21, 2025 · Recently several media reports have wrongly identified an organization as “CASA” or “Court Appointed Special Advocates.” Anthony’s story is a powerful example of how a dedicated …

By donating to CASA, you are uplifting the quality of life for members of Latino and immigrant communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

We’ve been standing up for children since 1977. Inspiration came to Seattle juvenile court judge David W. Soukup in 1976. Judge Soukup had insufficient information to make a life-changing decision for a …

When you sign up to volunteer as a CASA or GAL advocate, you’re signing up with one of 939 state organizations and local programs in 49 states and the District of Columbia. To join the movement of …