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Once abused or neglected children enter the court system, dozens of strangers come into their lives: foster parents, social workers, judges, lawyers and more. Hopefully one of these strangers is a CASA volunteer. A CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a specially-trained, community volunteer who investigates a child's situation by meeting with all individuals who can provide information. They work to build a trusting bond with the child, while also providing an invaluable service to the legal system. Once factual information is gathered, CASA volunteers provide their findings to the court through a written report. This information helps judges make better, more informed decisions regarding the life of a child. To see a short video of CASA in action, click here (2MB download) for the low bandwidth version, here (18MB download) for the high bandwidth version.
CASA volunteers are committed to doing what is best for a child. They are the heart of what we do for children.
CASA volunteers come from all walks of life. Although their backgrounds are diverse, all are thoroughly screened and trained to ensure that our CASA children are surrounded by the best volunteers our community can offer. There are many ways to contribute to CASA. Find out about specific volunteer opportunities here. You may also email Nina Kimbrough-Smith or call 913-715-4042 for more information. CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties
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