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Court Appointed Special Advocates

Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. Too many spend years moving from one temporary home to another, becoming victimized within a complex and overburdened system. These children are at risk for homelessness, unemployment, and even prison as adults.

That is where Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers step in. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) represents the best interests of children in the court system. As trained advocates, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children. To learn more about CASA, visit Maryland CASA.

For Volunteers:

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) represents the best interests of children in the court system. As trained advocates, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) gather information to present to the court about steps that will move the child’s life in a positive direction. The result is that children are placed into safe, loving, permanent homes where they can thrive.

For Professionals:

A child is assigned to a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer when the child is currently a Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) or subject of a post-TPR guardianship case, if any party in the court case may suggest the appointment of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), or a master/judge issues a court order to activate the assignment process.