Submitted to Sumner Newscow — The Sumner County Court Appointed Special Advocates, aka as CASA, are looking for volunteers to help change a child’s life.

Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality.

You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.

What Do CASA Volunteers Do?

CASA volunteers listen first. Then they act.  Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child’s life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others.

They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

Who Can Be a Volunteer?

You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children.  As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff to help you through each case.

To be a CASA volunteer you must pass a background check, participate in training and commit to advocate for your child/children assigned to you.

Please contact Sumner County CASA at 620-326-8919 for additional information.   Training classes are offered twice a year, if you are not able to attend a training class we offer other training options.  Please speak up for a child today!