CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Change a child’s story. Become a CASA volunteer! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are highly-trained volunteers serving as the voice for children in Bay, Huron or Saginaw County who are in the court system due to abuse and neglect.

Each CASA volunteer advocates on behalf of one child or family at a time, as opposed to the full caseloads managed by DHHS workers and lawyer-guardians ad litem. These volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child or sibling group is placed in a safe, permanent home.

For many of these children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives during this confusing and traumatic time.

Requirements for CASA volunteers:

  • At least 21 years old
  • Completion of necessary background and reference checks
  • Interview
  • Completion of pre-service training
  • Availability for court appearances (advance notice is provided)
  • A commitment to the CASA program until your first case is closed

You can change a child’s story by volunteering as a CASA. To apply, please complete an online volunteer application here.

For more information, visit nationalcasagal.org or call our office: (989) 752-7226