Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson County, IN jobs and careers

About Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jefferson County, IN

CASA of Jefferson County is helping to make a difference through the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer program. These volunteers are recruited and trained to advocate for the best interest of children inside and outside the courtroom. They work with attorneys, mental health professionals, and service providers to meet the needs of these children and help them find safe permanent homes. Each year, in our county, nearly 200 abused and neglected children face the future without a home to call their own. These children are often placed in some form of foster care, whether with a foster family or a group home placement. However, many of these children, who have been proven to be abused and neglected, are left in their homes where the abuse occurred. These children have done nothing wrong but are simply victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. As reports of abuse and neglect crowd court dockets, more and more children are thrust into the confusing maze of the system. In the state of Indiana, the statistics show that incidents of child abuse have increased consistently each year for the past three years. Living in a world of uncertainty is new for many of us, but not for the children we serve. They face uncertain futures and instability every day. To help us advocate for a local child who needs a voice, please consider volunteering or donating today!