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!

In the News

CASA for KIDS is Hosting 4th Annual Kids Safety Day

On Saturday, September 11th, please join our local fire and police departments throughout Geauga County for the 4th Annual Kids Safety Day. This event will be held from 11 am - 2 pm at Century Village located in Burton Village. Download flyer!

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."

CASA Training Class

Congratulations to our new volunteers who recently completed the CASA
pre-service training this Spring! We are currently conducting a Spring/Summer 2010 class and will be offering a fall 2010 class later this year, so give us a call at (440) 279-1699 and download the application if you are interested!

Back row: Stacey Taylor, Elizabeth Sayre, Sue Waldorff, Karen Smith, Sue Lundstrom, Cindy Reed, Nicole Kosar, Judge Henry and Richard Suttell
Front Row: Colleen Burlinghaus, Wendy Anderson, Donna Cummings, Mary Dolph, Jim McAdams and Lindi Herman