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our mission

Court Appointed Special Advocates® (CASA) are community volunteers, just like you, who stand up and speak out to help children who have been abused and neglected.

Our CASA program belongs to a network of 951 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate in juvenile court for the best interests of children who have been abused and neglected

  • Children Served
    Children Served

    4,734

  • Volunteers
    Volunteers

    1,439

  • Volunteer Hours
    Volunteer Hours

    153,386

  • Counties Served
    Counties Served

    60

News Articles

Last year, Sumner County CASA served more than 140 children in the local foster care system, providing consistent advocacy during court proceedings and helping ensure that children’s voices are heard.

Community members who attend the Reverse Raffle may come for the fun of the event, but they leave knowing they have played a role in helping create stability and hope for children facing some of life’s hardest circumstances.

Lakeway CASA held their annual Light the Way for Hope Gala last week at Morristown Landing.

Holly Nichols, a resident of Nashville, Tennessee, is being recognized as this week's "My Hero" for her tireless work as an advocate and caretaker for children in the Middle Tennessee region. Nichols has opened up her home and heart to foster, adopt, and guide countless young people over the years, making a profound impact on their lives.