Child abuse. Child neglect. These aren’t easy topics. It's painful to think about children and youth experiencing abuse or neglect. Sadly, it happens every day and has a lasting impact on a child's life. Most often, these children are removed from their homes and placed in foster care. This happened to more than 424,000 children in the United States each year. Fortunately, having a caring, consistent adult – like a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer – can make all the difference.

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The National CASA Association is a network of nearly 1,000 programs that work to recruit, train and support court-appointed volunteers to stand up for the rights of abused and neglected children. Volunteer advocates offer judges and officials with the critical information they need to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer is the only constant adult presence in their lives.

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CASA For Kids was founded in 1994 and is currently serving over 150 children in Monongalia, Preston, and Tucker counties. Our volunteers spend countless hours advocating for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. It is our primary intent to advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected, and exploited children through the use of trained community volunteers, community education projects, and federal and state legislation.

 

CASA For Kids of Monongalia and Preston Counties is determined to make sure every child in our community who has experienced abuse or neglect has a volunteer who will advocate for their needs and best interests. With your support, we can do so much more.

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