Yamhill County CASA

Yamhill County CASA recruits, screens, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers (CASA volunteers). CASA volunteers speak up in court for the best interests of the children in cases of abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers meet with the child, their family, teachers, doctors, and all adults that help shape the child's world, and then make fact-based recommendations to the Judge about what is in the best interest of the child. Where caseworkers are often overburdened, CASA volunteers focus on one case at a time. Where attorneys must represent their client’s wishes, even if those wishes may not be in the child’s best interests, CASA volunteers can share unbiased observations and recommendations with the court. Where there is turnover in caseworkers and attorneys, CASA volunteers remain assigned to the case for the duration of the case. Learn more today at yccasa.org