What Do CASAs Do?

• Gathers all pertinent information related to the child’s case. Identifies the child’s needs and ensures appropriate services
• Makes recommendations to the court judge through written and verbal reports
• Serves as a consistent & knowledgeable advocate for the child’s placement in a safe, permanent and nurturing home

• Children in the juvenile court dependency system due to allegations of abuse or neglect against their parents. This includes        physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or witnessing domestic violence.
• Children between the ages of 0-18 (sometimes 21 if the child is still in school, in a treatment facility, or has a disability).

• The presiding judge relies on the CASA to investigate the case and recommend what is in the child’s best interest.
• CASAs strive to make sure children are not re-abused
• CASAs ensure children receive needed services (therapy, health care, special education)
• CASAs are often the only consistent person in an abused child’s life