Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

With over 189,000 lifetime members across 46 US states, CASA is a national powerhouse organization building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, …

CASA are volunteers from the community who complete training that has been provided by the state or local CASA office. [1] . They are appointed by a judge, and their role is to gather …

When you become a Court Appointed Special Advocate you can change the life of a child in foster care. Welcome! A Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer, or CASA, is a unique and …

Nov 21, 2025 · Recently several media reports have wrongly identified an organization as “CASA” or “Court Appointed Special Advocates.” Anthony’s story is a powerful example of how a …

By donating to CASA, you are uplifting the quality of life for members of Latino and immigrant communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

When you sign up to volunteer as a CASA or GAL advocate, you’re signing up with one of 939 state organizations and local programs in 49 states and the District of Columbia. To join the …

CASA/GAL volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. Here’s what that means. To join the CASA/GAL movement, connect with one of nearly 950 state …

We’ve been standing up for children since 1977. Inspiration came to Seattle juvenile court judge David W. Soukup in 1976. Judge Soukup had insufficient information to make a life-changing …

CASA and GAL volunteers make a life changing difference for children and youth. Volunteers can improve children’s well-being and help them reach a permanent home. There are many ways …