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The CASA®
serves an advocate for abused and neglected foster children in
court. The volunteer talks with the child, parents, family, relevant
agencies, school officials, health providers and others who are
knowledgeable about the child's history. CASA® volunteers
also speak with involved attorneys and case workers.
The CASA®
volunteer then reviews all of the child’s records and provides the
judge with a report on their findings. With the information provided
by the CASA®, judges are better able to make informed
decisions as to what is best for the child such as; returning to
their parents, foster care, or adoption.
Research shows that
children who have been assigned a CASA® tend to spend
less time in court and the foster care system, than those who do not
have CASA® representation. |