Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas is enrolling now for the upcoming volunteer training session, and more volunteers are needed for the program to keep up with the number of child abuse victims in the area.
CASA of Central Texas advocates for abused and neglected children in the community by recruiting, training and supporting community volunteers. CASA volunteers are appointed to children who are confirmed victims of abuse or neglect to independently investigate the case and provide recommendations to the family court judge, what is in the best interest of the child. They often serve as the only consistent adult in the child’s life.
Central Texas Child Protective Court Judge Melissa McClenahan said she appreciates CASA volunteers in her courtroom and would like to see more.
