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What is a CASA Volunteer?
A CASA volunteer is a court appointed, trained, and committed adult who will represent and advocate for a child’s best interest in the child protection system. CASA volunteers are 21 years and older and will go through careful screening and receive 30-40 hours of training before being assigned to children. The primary responsibility is to serve as the “eyes and ears” of the court, getting to know the child while gathering information from the child’s family, foster parents, teachers, counselors, etc. and making recommendations to help the judge decide what is best for the child. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives.
How You Can Help!
There are many ways in which you may help CASA of Cecil County serve more of Cecil County’s most vulnerable children:
For children who have been abused or neglected, having a CASA means being a priority instead of feeling invisible. For volunteers, being a CASA is a life-changing experience that makes our communities a better place.
One caring person can make an enormous difference in the life of a foster youth.