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How does CASA differ from the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program?

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How does CASA differ from the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program?

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CASA is only appointed to children who are in the dependency court system; that is, a court case has been opened through Child Welfare Services. Like the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, CASA volunteers develop a relationship with the child through weekly visits. However, the role of the CASA is not limited to this relationship. The CASA also gathers information about the child, writes court reports, and attends the child’s court hearings. The CASA program has been likened to a “Big Brother/Big Sister with teeth.