What is a CASA Volunteer? « CASA Support Council for Pima County, Inc.
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained community member appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children during a dependency case. Why is a CASA Volunteer needed? There are over 3100 abused and/or neglected children in Pima County. The ongoing involvement of a CASA, acting as the “eyes and ears of a judge,” greatly assists in determining whether a child can be safely returned home or