CASA of Cuyahoga County

CASA is a national program that recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers who act as independent fact-finders for the court in cases involving child abuse and neglect. The Cuyahoga County CASA program joins almost 1,000 other local programs throughout the nation. CASA volunteers will be assigned from the earliest stages of a case, and will continue to be an advocate for the child through their time in the court system. CASA volunteers work collaboratively with all parties on the case, for the best interests of children. A volunteer will only be assigned to 1-2 cases at a time and spend approximately 10 hours a month on the case. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life.

Volunteers go through a screening and background check and training process. To qualify, a volunteer must: be at least 21 years of age, have access to transportation, successfully pass screening requirements, have the ability to respect and relate to people of various backgrounds and life styles, have the ability to gather and record factual information accurately, communicate effectively, maintain objectivity/perspective and keep information confidential.

The CASA volunteer is responsible for investigation, facilitation, advocacy, and monitoring of the assigned child’s case of abuse, neglect, and/or dependency to represent the child’s best interests.

Please visit www.casacuyahogacounty.org today to apply or call 216.698.2406 for more information!