“As a judge, I had to make tough decisions. I had to decide whether to take a child from the only home he's ever known, or leave him someplace where he might possibly be abused. I needed someone who could tell me what was best for that child - from the child's viewpoint. That's what a CASA does.”

—Former Superior Court Judge David Soukup
Founder of CASA

Our Programs

Each child in foster care has their own unique challenges. In an effort to better serve the children of Cecil County and address each of their individual needs, we have added a variety of programs. These programs allow us to promote healthy, stable home environments for Cecil County’s families, helps us highlight the needs of our community, and raises awareness on the issues our children face as they navigate the foster care system. Read more about our programs below.

Court Appointed Special Advocates

This is the core of what we do. As the old adage goes, it really does take a village. CASA of Cecil County trains members of our community who want to do their part to change a child’s story, and gives them the tools they need to make a difference. It is up to us as a community to ensure Cecil County’s children are taken care of, and guarantee their right to safe, stable, permanent homes where they can feel the love and kindness they deserve.

Transitional Housing

Our Transitional Housing program aims to create an assisted living space to help our older youth learn the life skills they need to succeed as adults. By helping these youths ease out of the foster system, while also teaching them how to manage a budget or build a resume, we can ensure they have a chance at becoming productive members of society. This is a planned program, and is supported by our annual Festival of Trees fundraiser.

Cecil County Mentors

A new program, Cecil County Mentors was created to provide continued support to our children after their cases are closed. The presence of a mentor often helps our children develop their own goals, and can help guide them down the right path to achieve their dreams. Our Mentors are separate from our Advocates, and work with children who are either in kinship care, or who have closed their foster care case.

Generous Jurors

As a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, CASA of Cecil County relies on fundraisers and donations to keep our mission going. In 2021, CASA of Cecil County partnered with the Cecil County Circuit Court to continue the Generous Jurors Program. This program allows people who have been called for Jury Duty to donate their $20 per diem back to CASA of Cecil County. These funds go directly to helping the children of Cecil County.