My Nonprofit Reviews

As a CPS social worker I have worked with families in which one or more of the children had a CASA volunteer. In every case, CASA matched the child with a CASA that would be a goof fit for the family. For example, in a family with Spanish-speaking parents and bilingual children, CASA assigned a bilingual CASA volunteer who could also communicate with the parents. In another case, the boy who loved sports was assigned a CASA that also loved sports. In each case the CASAs were caring and responsible and communicated their observations of the child and family with both the social worker and the court. Some CASAs continue working with the child through the end of the case, which for some children can be years. One CASA helped the family find needed housing. The children we serve very much need stable, caring and responsible adult role models. CASAs are an essential part of the Child Welfare system!