CASA of Caroline trains and supports community volunteers who advocate for children in foster care in Caroline County, helping ensure their best interests are heard and considered throughout the court process.
Serving Caroline County since 2003.
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA volunteers have a distinct role in helping make sure a child's best interests are represented throughout the court process.
At the heart of the role is getting to know the child — their circumstances, their experiences, and what matters in their life.
As a child's advocate, you will:
CASA volunteers come from many walks of life, but they share a commitment to showing up for children who need an advocate.
CASA of Caroline provides training and support to help volunteers prepare for this important role.
To become a volunteer, you will:
CASA of Caroline has served Caroline County since 2003, supporting trained community volunteers who advocate for children in foster care throughout the court process.
3.1 court reports per child served
In Fiscal Year 2024, the Maryland Judiciary reported that CASA of Caroline submitted an average of 3.1 court reports per child served.
This figure reflects program activity; it is not a measure of child outcomes.
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What's the difference between a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)? How do they work together within the court system for the benefit of a child? And what will you be responsible for as s a CASA?
If you’ve ever wondered what a CASA volunteer does, or if you have what it takes to become one, here is a clear look at this vital role.
Childhood abuse or neglect itself is traumatic; that trauma is magnified when children, for their safety, are removed from a home with which they are familiar and potentially placed in a foster home with individuals with whom they are unfamiliar...
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CASA volunteers come from many walks of life; no special degree is required. What matters is the willingness to learn, show up, and advocate for a child's best interests.
