About CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
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The Lake County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate Program) provides advocacy for abused and neglected children in need of services.
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Our trained staff and volunteers investigate, facilitate, and monitor different aspects of CHINS (Child in Need of Services) cases.
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The Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division locally implemented the CASA program in 1987, and regularly appoints CASA to all cases of child abuse or neglect.
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Last year, CASA represented over 3,000 abused and neglected children in Lake County, Indiana.
Mission
To support and promote court-appointed VOLUNTEER advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive.
Vision
A world where every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
