CASA for KIDS of Geauga County
CASA for KIDS of Geauga County is a program of the Juvenile Court. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are volunteers who represent the ldquobest interestrdquo of a child when family problems such as substance abuse, mental health issues and domestic violence result in child abuse and neglect.
Sworn in as Officers of the Court after completion of training and support by professional staff, CASA volunteers are ordinary people who learn all they can about the family and child, and then report back to the judge with facts and recommendations.