CASA for KIDS of Geauga County is a program of the Juvenile Court. CASA volunteers, 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, CASA volunteers 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!

Learn about being a champion for a child.

In the News

CASA for KIDS is mourning the tragic loss of juvenile court Judge Charles “Chip” Henry, the founder of CASA for KIDS of Geauga County.
During his time in court, he worked diligently to provide safe homes for abused and neglected children, bringing the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program
to Geauga County. When the court must intervene to help a child, CASA volunteers represent the child’s best interest. Friends of CASA, supports the needs of the children
by funding camp experiences, tutoring, music lessons, etc.

Click here to make a donation to the Friends of CASA Judge Henry Memorial Fund.

See article.

Advocate Appreciation Event
Congratulations to our CASA Volunteer Advocates of the Year, Melissa McClain and Trent Lamb. Also honored as the Professional Advocates of the Year are Bob Voss from Geauga Jobs and Family Services and Geauga Assistant Prosecuter Craig Swenson for their outstanding service and collaboration.

CASA Training Class
Congratulations to our new volunteers who recently completed the CASA
pre-service training this Spring! We will be offering a fall 2011 class later this year, so give us a call at (440) 279-1699 before downloading the application if you are interested!