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Well-trained volunteers who, when authorized by a judge, speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. CASA volunteers serve as fact-finders for the judge and represent the child's interests in court by establishing a relationship of trust with the child and acting as a "watchdog" for the child during the life of the case. CASA associations provide up to 30 hours of training and ongoing support for volunteers.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are community volunteers who serve as the voice of abused and neglected children in the court system. The advocacy looks to ensure that the children will be safe, secure and given a better opportunity to thrive.

Provides professional Guardians for Individuals who are deemed incapable by a court of law as Guardian of the Estate, Guardian of the Person, or both.

Provides guardianship services to older adults.

CASA Volunteers are citizens who are trained to advocate for the best interest of children in the foster care system. They are assigned to a child or sibling group and get to know the child, as well as biological parents, resource parents, caseworkers, teachers, therapists, and doctors. They meet with the parties on their case regularly, write reports to the court, and attend hearings to testify to what is in the child's best interest. They investigate, facilitate, advocate, and monitor throughout the life of the case, until the child achieves a safe and permanent home.

Provides child advocacy services for children in family court.

Provides guardianship for a senior citizen arises once it is determined that a senior is now unable to care for themselves and/or their property. Concerns being financially exploited (or is about to be exploited), unable to care for themselves, cannot perform the activities of daily life without assistance.

Addresses matters involving estates, trusts, wills, guardians of the persons and estates of minors and incapacitated persons, powers of attorney, termination of parental rights and adoptions, civil commitments, marriage licenses, nonprofit associations, and inheritance and estate tax.

Offers services for children in order to achieve permanency. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are trained citizens who speak for abused and neglected children in the foster care system.