Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of King County

Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) serves as the voice of children in court when their parents are involved in contested paternity, divorce, and third party custody cases. We work to ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children in tough custody cases in King County. The children we serve are from low-to-moderate-income homes, and more than half are six years old or younger. Their cases often involve allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness. Our mission is to advocate for children in some of King Countys toughest custody cases so they have the best possible chance for a safer, more secure home life. We do this by utilizing community members who volunteer to become advocates. These special individuals thoroughly and objectively research the childrens family and home lives, then generate written reports to the court. These reports provide judges and commissioners with crucial information as they try to sort through allegations and deci...