CASA of North Mississippi (Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster kids)

The purpose of CASA of North Mississippi is to train volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in court proceedings to ensure every child is in a safe and permanent home.

Prior to being appointed to a case by the Juvenile/Youth Court Judge or Magistrate, the volunteer completes a 30-hour specialized pre-service training program. Once assigned a case, the volunteer begins getting to know the child and investigating everything to do with the child’s life.

With the guidance of CASA staff, the volunteer interviews and gathers information from the child, family members, neighbors, teachers, social workers, and other professionals who may have knowledge about the child. Based on this investigation, the volunteer prepares a report of their observations and recommendations regarding the child’s best interests which they then present in court to a Magistrate with the assistance of their Advocacy Coordinator.

Approximately 95% of CASA volunteer’s permanency recommendations are accepted by the Court and included in its final order.

Primary Conditions of Human Flourishing Supported

• Health and well-being

Relevant Passions & Abilities

Passions: Children, justice, advocacy, foster care
Abilities: Listening, relationship-building, written & verbal Communication, reliability, mentoring

Next Step

Here's their volunteer application to fill out 

Additional Contact Info

Phone: (662) 638-8900
Address: 2887 South Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655