CASA for KIDS of Geauga County is a program of the Juvenile Court. CASAs, Court Appointed Special Advocates, are volunteers who represent the “best interest” of a child when family problems such as substance abuse, mental health issues and domestic violence result in child abuse and neglect.

Sworn in as Officers of the Court after completion of training and support by professional staff, CASAs are ordinary people who learn all they can about the family and child, and then report back to the judge with facts and recommendations.

Click here to find out how you can become a volunteer!

In the News

CASA for KIDS is Awarded Certification

CASA for KIDS is pleased to announce that the program has been awarded certification by the National CASA Association. This certification recognizes compliance with National CASA's high standards of quality child advocacy. This is a thorough assesment process that the program must complete every four years. It includes 450 items that address areas such as program administration, mission, evaluation, volunteer and staff management. According to Michael Piraino, CEO of National CASA, "The National CASA quality assurance process is very rigorous and reflects our commitment to ensure every child we serve has the most powerful volunteer advocate working on their behalf. This certification says CASA for KIDS has demonstrated to us a strong capacity to provide excellent services to the abused and neglected children within their community."

Summer Training Class

Congratulations to our new volunteers who recently completed the CASA pre-service training this summer! We will be conducting a fall 2009 class this year, so give us a call at (440) 279-1699 and download the application if you are interested!

Back Row: Trent Lamb, Marieka Martinez, Barbra Neimeier, Karen Niemeister and Judge Charles Henry
Front Row: Monique Rolko, Essie Woods, Tammy Stachowiak, Karen Silver

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Congratulations to Louise Brick and Dotty Ciciretto for being chosen as the CASA Volunteers of the Year and to Brittian Paul who received the Community Advocate of the Year Award. They each received their award at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event that was held on May 14th at Bass Lake Taverne. Click here to see pictures of this year's event.

CASA Volunteers of the Year Louise Brick and Dotty Ciciretto

CASA Community Advocate of the Year Brittian Paul, LISW-S