The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Child Advocacy Services needs volunteers to be the voice for abused and neglected children in their community.

A CASA is appointed by a family court judge to speak on the best interests of abused and neglected children.

Currently, there are children waiting in St. John the Baptist and St. Charles parishes that need a CASA. Training will begin July 24 and consists of 30 hours of combined classroom and independent study.

Interested parties may call 225-647-2005 to set up an informational session with a CASA Recruiter to learn more about how your voice is needed to help these children navigate their way through the court system.

 On average, CASA volunteers spend approximately 10 hours a month gathering factual information from the child and important people in the child’s life, such as teachers, foster parents and professionals.

CASA volunteers understand a safe and permanent home is the most important goal and volunteering can make a difference in the life of an abused child.

For more information, contact Krisy Rice at 225-647-2005 or Krice@childadv.net.

To learn more about Child Advocacy Services, visit childadv.net.

Child Advocacy Services is a private, non-profit, organization providing services through the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) programs.