Every year more than 500,000 abused and neglected children are in need of
safe, permanent, nourishing homes. Too many spend years moving from one
temporary home to another. They have no family to call their own. They are more likely than other children to face homelessness,
unemployment, even prison as adults.
That's where CASA
steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to
make sure the abuse and neglect these children suffered at home does not
continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system.
As trained
advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for
these children in court. The result is they are placed into safe,
loving homes where they can thrive.
Chautauqua County
CASA: Advocates for Children of New York State provides support to New York State CASA programs that utilize trained community volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the court system. The Association works to promote, assist, and support the development, growth, and continuation of CASA programs in the state of New York that agree to follow the standards set by the National CASA Association, the Office of Court Administration, and this Association.
