CASA Volunteers
CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocates—
Speak up for a child. Be the eyes and ears of the court and make a difference in a child's life.
The mission of the San Juan CASA Program is to support effective volunteer advocacy for the best interests of children caught up in our court system, and to ensure that every child has a safe, supportive and permanent home.
A CASA is a trained community volunteer appointed by the Children’s Court Judge to speak for the best interests of a child brought before the court due to abuse or neglect. Becoming a CASA volunteer is a chance to:
- Give back to the community;
- Take on a challenge, learn new things, make new friends;
- Explore a career path;
- Work alongside attorneys and social workers to better understand the system.
CASA volunteers benefit both the child and the court system by advocating for the child’s needs to all persons involved in the system.
Read more in the CASA Recruitment Flyer and the CASA brochure.
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