Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (Georgia CASA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care throughout the state. By advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, our volunteers amplify each child’s voice and help change a child’s story.
Affiliate Programs Across Georgia
These programs recruit, screen, train, and supervise CASA volunteers — specially-trained adults appointed by the court to improve a child’s experience in foster care. CASA volunteers provide compassionate, individualized attention to help each child find a safe, permanent home when reunification isn’t likely.
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We’re working to give every child who experiences foster care in Georgia a CASA volunteer.
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“To give a child a CASA volunteer is to give them a voice. To give them a voice is to give them hope, and to give them hope is to give them the world.”
News & Events
By Giving We Receive More: Three CASA Volunteer Stories
The Story of Olga & Jackie: A CASA Volunteer Advocate’s Powerful Impact on a Former Foster Youth
Today, June 21, is Child Tax Credit (CTC) Awareness Day. COVID relief has expanded the benefit to more than 2.3 million children in Georgia whose families need the continued support, helping to reduce child poverty. #recoverga
Happy #fathersday to all fathers and to those who are father figures in the lives of children!
A great story about a CASA volunteer in AZ who “retires” from service at the age of 100 - from National CASA / GAL Association for Children Network News, June 16, 2021![]()
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Anne Dessert is no ordinary CASA volunteer. This past March, Anne celebrated her 100th birthday! Anne first started her work as a CASA volunteer in 2004 at the young age of 83. She first became aware of CASA when a gentleman stopped by her house to check out a car she was trying to sell. They struck up a conversation and he mentioned she would make a great CASA volunteer. That man was Judge Gilberto V. Figueroa from Pinal County Superior Court in Florence, AZ.![]()
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Over her 17 years of service, Anne has served over 13 children and their families. She has also mentored new volunteers, assisted in screening cases and attended dozens of CASA events, including taking on the role of Mrs. Claus at the annual Christmas party for children in foster care.![]()
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When asked if she has any advice on leadership and getting involved in the community, Anne said: “My advice is to get involved. If you see something that needs to be done, then get started and complete the task. As you go, bring others along to help. The sidelines may seem safe and stress free, but they are not as interesting, exciting, satisfying and fun as getting to work and getting things done.”![]()
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CASA of Pinal County and the children Anne has served will be forever changed by her dedication, experience and commitment to making an impact. As Anne “retires” from serving as a CASA volunteer, we know she will continue to advocate for the children and families in her community.![]()
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#casa #volunteer #100yearsyoung #childadvocacy #inspiration #fosterchildren
Georgia CASA recognizes several organizations that provide support for LGTBQ youth in foster care. While not a comprehensive list, we’ll be posting links to some organizations during this month. Take a moment to check them out:![]()
Lost-n-Found Youth: lnfy.org
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Finding Safety & Shelter for Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Youth Are you between the ages of 13-25 and need help? We are here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or Text: 678-856-7825 GET HELP NOW WHO WE ARE Lost-n-Found Youth is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that exists to end homelessness for Lesbian, ...
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Jerry Bruce as the Office of Child Advocate (OCA) Director to replace outgoing Director Rachel Davidson. In previous roles, Director Bruce has relentlessly pushed for system improvements, challenging all players in the system to appreciate and excel in their respective roles.![]()
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A regular presenter at statewide and regional conferences and trainings, Director Bruce champions the unique and distinct GAL role in dependency proceedings and most recently co-authored the GAL Best Interest Advocacy Guide with Georgia CASA Advocacy Director Angela Tyner. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with Director Bruce and OCA in its statutory role within the child welfare system. ![]()
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gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-06-15/governor-kemp-appoints-new-child-advocate-0
