CASA of Harford County
Partner Highlight:
CASA of Harford County
CASA gives children a voice. They stand beside children who have experienced abuse and neglect, advocating for their best interests and helping ensure they have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
CASA of Harford County describes its volunteers as everyday citizens trained to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are involved in the foster care and court systems.
Giving Children a Voice, Changing Their Stories
what they do
- Advocates for children
- Provides children with a consistent voice
- Trains community volunteers
- Gets to know each child individually
- Monitors the child’s situation
- Advocates for the child’s best interests
- Ensures children’s voices are heard
- Works with professionals and caregivers
- Connects children and families with needed resources
- Supports children through the foster care and court systems
- Raises community awareness
- Provides volunteer opportunities
Their Mission and Vision
CASA’s Mission
“To provide court appointed volunteers who advocate for the best interest of children in the child welfare system in Harford County.”
CASA’s Vision
“A world where every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.”
CASA works alongside a broad network of community organizations, businesses, schools, civic groups, law enforcement, and child-serving agencies.
CASA’s Impact
- 127 children had a CASA volunteer advocating for them last year.
- More than 100 additional children did not have a CASA volunteer and had to navigate the system without one.
- CASA volunteers research each child’s case and speak with the people involved in the child’s life.
- Volunteers provide reports and recommendations to the court.
- Volunteers help ensure court-ordered services are provided.
- Volunteers monitor children’s safety and well-being throughout their cases.
- CASA volunteers can become a consistent adult presence for children moving through the child welfare system.
- CASA of Harford County has served children in the community since 1995, when its first child received an advocate.
