Advocates for Children, Inc.
| "A Powerful Voice in Court for Abused Children!" |
| Mission Statement |
| "A CASA Program" |
| Serving Orange, Jasper, Newton, Hardin, Sabine & Tyler counties. |
| "CASA is a non-profit organization that consists of trained volunteers who advocate for abused, neglected or abandoned children in our region. These children are generally placed in foster care by the courts and CASA is assigned to investigate the child's case and report to the court "what is in the best interest of the child(ren)." Judges review this and other information to determine the best placement for the child(ren)." |
| Become a CASA Volunteer! |
| Advocates for Children, Inc. |
Being a CASA volunteer requires no advanced education
degree or legal experience. It does require special caring
people over the age of 21 with:
degree or legal experience. It does require special caring
people over the age of 21 with:
- A concern for children & the genuine desire to help;
- the ability to remain objective & the maturity to deal
with emotional situations; - Sensitivity to cultural & ethnic differences;
- The commitment to complete a 30 hour training course;
- Access to transportation & a schedule flexible enough
to attend periodic court hearings; - A willingness to devote approximately 1 year to
complete an assigned case; - It is a plus to be computer-literate to write court reports
and document findings.
What kind of people serve as CASA Volunteers?
People just like YOU!
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| Everyday Heroes CASA volunteers making the difference Play this video (Windows Player) If you do not have Window Media Player 11 please click here to download. |
Laura Bush CASA 30 Second PSA