A man and a young boy sitting outside on a porch, smiling and talking. The man is sitting on a woven chair, while the boy is on a plastic outdoor chair. There are potted plants and flowers in the background.

Advocating for Mahoning County children in need since 1988

We train volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are community members of all walks of life.

After comprehensive training, volunteers advocate for a child’s best interest in court. These are local children who experience abuse and neglect. Many are in the foster care system.

CASA volunteers can make a life-changing difference for children experiencing abuse and neglect. A child’s advocate is often the one constant in their life.

The CASA logo, which is a stylized heart with a figure of a person in blue inside, representing care or support.

Who is a CASA volunteer?

Learn more about who we are & our mission

What we do
Infographic explaining the meaning of being a CASA/GAL, with steps to learn about the child, engage during visits, recommend court actions, report observations, and collaborate for services.

Want to get involved? If you have the heart, we have the opportunity.