CASAs are every-day citizens from all walks of life who are trained to advocate for the needs of neglected and abused children in critical court proceedings.

CASA volunteers are thoroughly screened and receive 30+ hours of training on topics including child development, child abuse, sexual abuse, chemical dependency, the court system, cultural diversity and more. The volunteer commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per month and involves interviewing all parties connected with the case, writing a report to the court about the findings and bringing that information to the courts. Volunteers are carefully guided throughout the process by the CASA staff and receive on-going training.

"CASA volunteers are an extremely important part of protecting children in our community. The work that our advocates do, makes a big difference in the life of a child and is a very satisfying experience for the volunteer"   explains CASA Program Director, Sue Baker.

Anyone interested in more information about this unique volunteer opportunity should contact the CASA office at 509-662-7350.

Chelan/Douglas CASA Program Mission:
The mission of the CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, is to speak for the best interests of abused & neglected children in the courts. We promote & support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.