Become a CASA Volunteer

CASA volunteers are ordinary citizens from all walks of life. You don't need any special qualifications to become a CASA volunteer; you just need to care about children.

What is a CASA volunteer?

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are ordinary citizens who advocate for abused and neglected children in court. They investigate a case thoroughly and advise the judge on what they think is in the best interests of the child, whether it be reunification with birth family, placement with another family member, such as a grandparent, or adoption. With the information provided by CASA volunteers, judges are able to make more informed decisions as to what is best for the child.

What do CASA volunteers do?

These are some of the tasks a CASA volunteer performs:

Spends time getting to know the child.
Visits the child in the child's placement and at school.
Interviews the adults (relatives, teachers, social workers, therapists) who know the child.
Ensures the child's needs are being met and that appropriate services are provided to the child.
Attends court hearings and meetings regarding the child.
Makes recommendations about what course of action is in the child's best interest.

How do I become a CASA volunteer?

To learn more about the CASA program and how to become a volunteer, visit the Alaska CASA web site.

Juneau CASA volunteers march in April 2008 to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.