Abbreviation | CASA |
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Formation | 1977 |
Type | Youth organization |
Legal status | Non-profit organization |
Headquarters | Seattle, Washington |
Region served | United States |
Website | www |
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a national association in the United States that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children. CASA are volunteers from the community who complete training that has been provided by the state or local CASA office.[1] They are appointed by a judge, and their role is to gather information and make recommendations in the best interest of the child, keeping the child's personal wishes in mind.[2]
According to the National CASA Association, there are more than 93,000 volunteers nationwide, serving in 49 states and the District of Columbia. North Dakota is the only state without a CASA program.[3] Each year more than a quarter of a million children are assisted through CASA services.[1]