Court Appointed Special Advocate® (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. This best-interest advocacy makes a life-changing difference for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, many of whom are in foster care.
CASA volunteers work collaboratively with legal, social service, and treatment providers toward the goal of securing or maintaining safe, stable, permanent homes for children in the child welfare system.