Are you ready to make a difference in a child’s life by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer?
As a CASA volunteer, you’ll help ensure children are heard, supported, and empowered. The first step is simple: attend a virtual info session to learn more about what it means to advocate for a child’s best interests in court. All upcoming sessions are listed on our events page. Amplify a the voice of a child and provide the consistent support they need to thrive.
About the Kids’ Voice CASA Program
What is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer?
A CASA volunteer with Kids’ Voice is a dedicated advocate who represents a child’s voice in court. When a judge determines that ongoing court intervention and involvement of the Department of Child Services (DCS) are necessary to keep a child safe from abuse or neglect in Marion County, Kids’ Voice is appointed to the case. This is often a scary, uncertain, and complex time in a child’s life. Our Volunteer Advocates get to know the child, advocate for their needs, and present their best interests to the judge who is making consequential decisions on the child’s behalf.
Who can be a CASA volunteer?
CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of experiences to their advocacy. They are trained, dedicated, and supervised individuals appointed by the court to gather information and make recommendations about what’s in a child’s best interest. To become a CASA volunteer, you must be at least 21 years old and pass criminal and DCS background checks. If you’re passionate about standing up for children and ready to make a meaningful impact, you could be a great fit!
How is this different than a GAL volunteer?
While CASA and GAL volunteers both advocate for children’s best interests, they work on different types of legal cases. CASA volunteers focus on cases involving abuse and neglect. GAL volunteers at Kids’ Voice are appointed to cases related to adoption, divorce, paternity, and guardianship. Learn more about volunteering as GAL here.
How do I become a CASA volunteer?
The first step to becoming a CASA volunteer with Kids’ Voice is to sign up for an upcoming info session! During this info session, you will learn about the need for CASA volunteers, the tasks involved, time commitments, and more. After attending the session, please complete our CASA volunteer application. Both attending an info session and submitting the application are required before you can register for training.
With more than 3,100 children in Marion County who have experienced abuse or neglect, every child deserves a dedicated CASA volunteer to stand by their side and advocate for their best interests in court. You can help make that possible.
