Who We Are
Mission: To provide a voice for abused and neglected children who are under the legal protection of the court system.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to advocate on behalf of children under court protection until they are safe and thriving in permanent homes.
CASA volunteers visit the child regularly and submit a monthly report to the judge on the child’s safety and well-being to help the judge make important decisions on the child’s future. Every CASA works closely with an Advocate Supervisor, on the CASA staff, who provides support and guidance throughout the court process and child’s journey.
Many of the children we serve are in foster care and their CASA volunteer is the only consistent adult presence in their life throughout the court process.
A child with a CASA volunteer is more likely to get help with other services, spend less time in foster care and report higher levels of hope!
What We Do
You do not need any specialized skills to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. CASA volunteers are 21 or older, undergo a background, Child Protective Services and reference checks, take part in an interview, and complete CASA volunteer training.
CASA volunteers are patient, open-minded people from all walks of life who have good communication skills, a history of following through on commitments, and a willingness to accept guidance. Above all, CASA volunteers care about children and their futures!
As a CASA volunteer, you will visit with a child under court protection regularly and advocate for their safety and well-being in monthly objective written court reports. These reports help judges make well-informed decisions about the child’s future.
All volunteers go through an initial 30 hours of training (15 hours of online coursework and 15 hours of in-person training). The training includes sections that guide you through the role of the CASA volunteer, the child welfare system, needs and development of children, trauma, mental health, poverty, cultural competence and how to write an objective court report.
Once training is completed, volunteers are then sworn in by a Brown County Judge, taking an oath of confidentiality.
Please visit https://www.casabc.org/volunteer learn more!
Brought to you by
Volunteer Center of Brown County
Details
| (920) 393-9771 | |
| brittany@casabc.org | |
| Brittany Koenig | |
| Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach Specialist | |
| https://www.casabc.org/ |
