Welcome to Sullivan County CASA
Our Mission
Sullivan County CASA provides screened, trained and supervised volunteers who are appointed by the Family Court Judge to speak up for the needs of abused and neglected children. The volunteers, each as an independent voice, advocate for the best interests of children, one child at a time. The volunteers are from all walks of life and are dedicated to reducing the amount of time a child spends in temporary foster care. A safe, permanent and nurturing home for every child in Sullivan County is our goal.
About CASA: Advocates for Children of New York State:
CASA: Advocates for Children of New York State was founded in 1991 under the Task Force on Permanency Planning
to promote and support trained community volunteer advocacy programs. The role of CASA programs is to assist
Family Courts in making crucial decisions affecting children who have been abused and neglected. The Association
incorporated in 1995 as an independent not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. The staff and board of CASA: Advocates
for Children of New York State have current and past affiliations with Family Court, government agencies, child advocacy
organizations, social service, legal and mental health providers, and community businesses.
We accomplish our mission with the following activities:
* Supporting local CASA programs by providing training, technical assistance, information and support.
* Promoting and assisting in the development of new CASA programs throughout the state.
* Formulating and delivering regional and statewide training programs addressing the needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children.
* Improving the quality of CASA services statewide through work with CASA directors and volunteers, as well as related service delivery agencies.
* Providing a voice for children within the court system.
* Raising awareness of the CASA program and of the needs of the children and families we serve.