CASA of St. Louis

Foster/Adoption

CASA of St. Louis engages highly trained volunteers to provide best-interest court and community based advocacy for children in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences who share a commitment to improving the lives of children in foster care.  Volunteers complete an extensive background screening process and more than 30 hours of training. After successful completion of these preservice requirements, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children's best interests in the court and in the community.

CASA volunteers provide a stable, consistent adult presence in their lives. As a professional member of the child’s team, CASAs get to know the child, gather information from those involved in the child’s life and make informed recommendations to the court about what is best for the child. We ensure through the uncertainties; the child’s voice is heard and their needs remain a priority.

CASA is a national movement operating 950 programs in 49 states. There are more than 93,000 volunteers throughout the country working on behalf of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. In FY21, CASA of St. Louis served 500 children through the dedicated advocacy of 225 volunteers.

Website: stlcasa.org

Phone: (314) 615.2912 / (314) 552.2352

Email: jhoward@stlcasa.org