Established in 1996, San Juan County CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected, and abandoned children involved in the court system. A CASA is a trained, community volunteer appointed by a judge to represent the best interest of a child in court. Once a CASA is appointed to a case they become an official part of the judicial proceeding, working alongside attorneys and social workers as an appointed officer of the court. Typically over 85% of the recommendations made by the CASA volunteers are implemented by the judges. Annually, CASA volunteers provide more than 4,525 hours of service to over 180 children.
If you are interested in volunteering with CASA, call Childhaven at: (505)325-5358.
