What kinds of things do CASAs do to perform their own independent investigation?
CASAs have access to all records pertaining to the child they are assigned, including court files, state agency (DHS) files, school records and medical records. So the CASA thoroughly researches these records and conducts in-person interviews with any person they identify as having knowledge about the child’s life, such as parents, foster parents, teachers, therapists, social workers, doctors, extended family, child care providers and neighbors. Based on this thorough investigation, the CASA writes a report concluding with their recommendations to the Court.
