How do CASAs gather information necessary to be an Effective Advocate?
The volunteer’s role is to be an effective advocate for a child’s best interest. To accomplish this, the volunteer will thoroughly research the facts of the case by talking to professionals who work with the child, as well as to biological parents, foster parents, teachers or doctors. The CASA also makes regular visits to observe the child in the current placement, which may be a foster home, group home or residential center. As a minimum, the CASA volunteer must visit the child at least once every 4 – 6 weeks.
