CASA Help Guides

Sean McConnell and his wife, Alex, embody the heart and hustle of raising their hand-picked family. With a heaping cup of compassion and the help of “The Village”, the this family is evidence of the healing power of love in the lives of youth who need it most. 

Being a volunteer requires time and devotion. However, representing a child in the courtroom and ensuring he or she finds a safe and permanent home as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) calls for another level of dedication. Here’re some of the commitments CASAs make to their child.

This is powerful quote from scientist, political commentator and author Ayesha Siddiqi has inspired many, including two Arizonans who felt compelled to help children who have been abused and neglected. Here, they share their powerful stories.

What are some of the initial steps to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Here are the first to-dos from the paperwork and interview to the pre-service training needed to be a voice for foster children.

The first year of any experience can be informative as well as inspiring. A current CASA volunteer reflects on her first year as a CASA and the organization, discussing what was accomplished and what has yet to be achieved.

Veteran volunteers with Voices for CASA children have a multitude of experiences to share. With this in-depth interview, a seasoned Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer discusses the impact cases have had on both a child in need and himself as a person.

Those who are (or once were) teachers, day care workers, homemakers, social workers and more may make an easy transition to being a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

As a CASA, you’re giving back to your community in a way that goes beyond the holiday volunteer gigs — you’re giving a child a brighter future.

For those considering becoming a foster parent, but don’t necessarily have the space or ability to bring a child into their home, becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) may be the perfect solution.

Contributed by Valerie Neumann, CASA Volunteer As we all know, being a CASA is an endless rollercoaster: some days are very rewarding and others are frustrating.  Sometimes we let “perfect” hinder us and make us feel worthless.  Let me explain.  Our CASA kids have...