Why CASA CTA Volunteers Matter
Children in foster care often move through complicated systems and difficult circumstances. They are suddenly surrounded by adults making important decisions about their future- judges, attorneys, caseworkers, and more. But many children do not have a consistent adult whose sole role is to speak up for what is best for them.
That’s where our volunteers make a difference. Our CASA CTA volunteers provide consistent support and ensure that each child’s voice and needs are heard in court. CASA volunteers build a relationship with the child, gather important information from the people involved in their life, and advocate in court to ensure the child’s needs are being heard.
By volunteering with CASA CTA, you can help change the story for a child in your community. Your voice can help ensure a child has the opportunity for a safe, stable, and permanent home.
Who Makes a Great CASA Volunteer?
CASA CTA volunteers come from all walks of life- teachers, retirees, parents, college students, business professionals, and community members who simply care about children.
You don’t need special experience or legal knowledge. CASA CTA provides the training and support that you need.
Great CASA volunteers are:
- Compassionate and dependable
- Good listeners
- Willing to advocate for a child’s best interest
- Able to commit time to building a relationship with the child and the important people in a child’s life
If you care about children and want to make a meaningful difference, you may be a GREAT CASA volunteer.
The Impact of One Volunteer
“My CASA was the one person who I could count on- no matter where I was placed or what I was going through during my time in foster care.”
One CASA volunteer can change the trajectory of a child’s life.
Studies have shown that children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to:
- Receive the services they need
- Succeed in school
- Spend less time in foster care
- Find safe and permanent homes
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can give a child is simply someone who shows up and cares.
Be the Voice for a Child
Children in foster care need someone who will stand beside them and ensure their voice is heard.
If you are ready to make a difference, the first step is simply starting a conversation.