Court Appointed Special Advocates is a nationally recognized association within the United States that’s model is to support abused or neglected children. Through their efforts, court-appointed volunteers complete training provided by the state or a local CASA office to be able to care for these children. CASA models themselves around the idea that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home environment.
Guardian ad litem, also known as GAL, volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate and support children in their best interests. Many of these children are children who are stuck in foster care, and many have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA works with judges and government agencies to provide a life-changing difference for those youth.
CASA currently operates in 49 out of 50 states within the United States of America. There is a network of 950 CASA/GAL organizations within the States and the District of Columbia. Through the National Organization, state organizations follow standards and protocols set by the National Organization to support those children and families who are in need. Founded in 1977, CASA has been standing up for children who needed someone to advocate for them. The idea was rooted from a Seattle juvenile court judge named David W. Soukup in 1976.
On May 18th, 2021, Congress designated the day as CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day in support of the impact that these volunteers have made within their surrounding communities. Across the country, there are over 90,000 volunteers, allowing them to facilitate and advocate for almost 300,000 children and youth through different CASA programs.
ConectUS Wireless is proud that Rick and Jackie Stapp have been supporting CASA of Collin County for many years. Along with her busy schedule, Jackie Stapp knits blankets to donate to CASA of Collin County. Jackie believes that every child deserves a warm blanket to sleep with every night. In 2021, CASA of Collin County served 401 children with 322 advocate volunteers. These volunteers worked tirelessly across 15,612 service hours to help ensure that each child gets the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment.
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