CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties

Since 1985, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) has empowered children who have experienced abuse and neglect with a volunteers voice in court by seeking a safe and permanent home for each child. The program recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who act as advocates in court on behalf of child victims of abuse or neglect. As these children enter the court system, they may feel alone, frightened, or unheard. CASA volunteers play a crucial role by monitoring a childs situation and reporting findings to the court. More importantly, they are also a caring and trusting adult presence in a childs life. Each year, CASA volunteers within Johnson and Wyandotte Counties dedicate more than 11,000 hours to children. Every hour focused on the same goal - to give each child a chance at happiness and the stability that all kids need in order to thrive. A majority of the children served by CASA are in the states custody; and therefore reside in foster homes, relative place...