The people who give their time to advocate for children in court come from many walks of life. Being a CASA volunteer does not require any special education or background, simply the desire to help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. Listen as National CASA CEO Michael Piraino shares thoughts about CASA Volunteers and introduces a young man whose life was changed by his CASA Volunteer! 

CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that! Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers typically handle just one case at a time—and commit to staying on that case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. While others may come and go, CASA volunteers provide that one constant that children need in order to thrive.

>>Do you want to learn what is involved in becoming a CASA volunteer?

>>See a list of typical duties of a CASA Volunteer.