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.

Last Updated 7/19/07
  

 

CASA: Advocates for Children of New York State
32 Essex Street

Albany, NY 12206
Phone: 518-426-5354
Toll-Free: 877-80-VOICE
Fax: 518-426-5348
E-mail: mail@casanys.org