Court
Appointed
Special
Advocates

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interest of children in foster care in Worcester County. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are assigned to amplify the children’s voices, advocate for their best interests, and support them on their path towards a safe and permanent home.

You Can Help Abused and neglected children

Appointed by judges to help on the most heart-breaking cases in the foster care system, CASAs help abused and neglected children navigate the Worcester County Juvenile Courts, one child or sibling group at a time. CASAs report the best interests of the children to the judge, who uses the reports in their evaluation and decision on each case.

You can Make a Big Difference

Investigate

Investigate and fact-find, helping a judge learn the nuances of each child’s prospective caregiver situations.

Advocate

Advocate for any medical, mental health, and educational services that a child may need while in foster care.

Monitor

Monitor case progress and well-being of the child to aid in obtaining a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.

Nearly 8,700 children are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect in Massachusetts.

Make a Change.

Our Volunteers Love To Share Their stories

"My goal as a CASA Volunteer is to move the needle in the right direction into a desirable outcome; my contributions are not always profound and immediate. You have to trust that over the long run, you have a positive impact in all your cases. "

"I became a CASA Volunteer and donor because even in a little place like Worcester, the severity and complexity of the cases is staggering."

"Your involvement will be rewarding, what you’re doing is right and has impact."

We fill the gap

Statistics show that children who experience trauma fare better if they have one reliable, consistent adult in their lives. This is where CASA Volunteers help fill the gap.

They Believe In Us

Thank you to our funders.