939 programs in 49 states/DC. Advocating on behalf of 201,000 children who have experienced abuse or neglect, with the help of 79,000 dedicated volunteers.The National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) / Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Association for Children, together with state and local member programs, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or ne

Core values

- **Reduced Time in Foster Care**: Children with CASA volunteers spend 7.5 months less in foster care and experience fewer out-of-home placements[3].
- **Improved Educational Outcomes**: Children with CASA volunteers perform better in school, are more likely to pass all courses, and have less poor conduct and fewer expulsions[2][3].
- **Increased Permanency**: Over 90% of children with CASA volunteers never reenter the child welfare system, and a high percentage of cases are closed to permanence (e.g., reunification, adoption)[1][3].
- **Cost Effectiveness**: CASA volunteers save hundreds of millions of dollars in child welfare costs by reducing long-term placements and subsequent victimization[3].
- **Consistent Advocacy**: CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence in each child’s life, ensuring their ongoing well-being and advocating for their best interests[1][4].